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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.

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Series 56, Episode 6

Panellists Alan Coren, Sandi Toksvig, Francis Wheen and Janet Street-Porter help chairman Simon Hoggart take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Brian Perkins.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th February 2005
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Sandi Toksvig Guest
Janet Street-Porter Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
George Poles Writer
Paul Kerensa Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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