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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 57, Episode 6

Panellists Francis Wheen, Linda Smith, Andy Hamilton and Fred MacAulay help chairman Simon Hoggart take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Harriet Cass.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 17th June 2005
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Andy Hamilton Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Linda Smith Guest
Fred MacAulay Guest
Harriet Cass Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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