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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 55, Episode 2

Panellists Alan Coren, Armando Iannucci, Jeremy Hardy and Andy Hamilton join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Brian Perkins.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th October 2004
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
Andy Hamilton Guest
Armando Iannucci Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Production team
Simon Nicholls Producer

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