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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 50, Episode 7

Simon Hoggart is in the chair and Brian Perkins reads out cuttings as panellists Alan Coren, Linda Smith, Jeremy Hardy and Mark Steel take a satirical look at the week's news.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th December 2002
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
Linda Smith Guest
Mark Steel Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Paul McKenzie Writer
Production team
Simon Nicholls Producer

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