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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 56, Episode 8

In the chair is Simon Hoggart, joined by panellists Alan Coren, Sandi Toksvig, Armando Iannucci and Linda Smith, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Carolyn Brown reads out a selection of cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 25th February 2005
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Linda Smith Guest
Sandi Toksvig Guest
Armando Iannucci Guest
Carolyn Brown 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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