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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

The News Quiz

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1977 - 2024
  • 1092 episodes (115 series)

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories. Stars Andy Zaltzman, Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig and more.

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Series 45, Episode 5

Simon Hoggart questions panellists Alan Coren, Francis Wheen, Jeremy Hardy and Helen Lederer about this week's news while Corrie Corfield reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 2nd February 2001
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Helen Lederer Guest
Corrie Corfield Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Nev Fountain Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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