British Comedy Guide
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

The News Quiz

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1977 - 2025
  • 1100 episodes (116 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.

F
X
R
W
E

Episode menu

Series 49, Episode 8

In the chair is Simon Hoggart, joined by panellists Fred MacAulay, Marcus Brigstocke, Linda Smith and Phil Hammond, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Peter Donaldson reads out a selection of cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 9th August 2002
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Linda Smith Guest
Fred MacAulay Guest
Marcus Brigstocke Guest
Phil Hammond Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Paul McKenzie Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

Share this page