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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 47, Episode 7

Simon Hoggart is in the chair and Corrie Corfield reads out cuttings as panellists Francis Wheen, Linda Smith, Andy Hamilton and Valerie Singleton take a satirical look at the week's news.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 9th November 2001
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Andy Hamilton Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Linda Smith Guest
Valerie Singleton Guest
Corrie Corfield Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Paul McKenzie Writer
Production team
Steve Doherty Producer

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