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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

The News Quiz

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1977 - 2025
  • 1100 episodes (116 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 3

Simon Hoggart and panellists Alan Coren, Francis Wheen, Jeremy Hardy and Hattie Hayridge take a sideways look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading out the cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 18th May 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
Hattie Hayridge Guest
Writing team
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Nev Fountain Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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