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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.

  • Due to return for Series 116

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Series 46, Episode 5

Simon Hoggart questions panellists Alan Coren, Matthew Parris, Linda Smith and Gina Yashere about this week's news while Brian Perkins reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 1st June 2001
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Linda Smith Guest
Matthew Parris Guest
Gina Yashere Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Debbie Barham Writer
Nev Fountain Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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