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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 46, Episode 2

Panellists Alan Coren, Linda Smith, Francis Wheen and Tony Hawks join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Peter Donaldson.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th May 2001
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Linda Smith Guest
Tony Hawks Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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