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