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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 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

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Jo Brand Guest
John Sergeant Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Paul McKenzie Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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