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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 49, Episode 6

Panellists Francis Wheen, Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy and Norman Lovett help chairman Simon Hoggart take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Brian Perkins.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th July 2002
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Sandi Toksvig Guest
Norman Lovett Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Paul McKenzie Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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