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
- Catch-up on Series 115, Episode 8
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Series 47, Episode 4
Simon Hoggart is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, John Sergeant, Jeremy Hardy and Jo Brand examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Brian Perkins reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 19th October 2001
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Simon Hoggart | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Jeremy Hardy | Guest |
| Jo Brand | Guest |
| John Sergeant | Guest |
| Brian Perkins | Narrator |
| Simon Littlefield | Writer |
| George Poles | Writer |
| Tom Jamieson | Writer |
| Paul McKenzie | Writer |
| Lucy Armitage | Producer |