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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 58, Episode 2

Panellists Alan Coren, Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen and Armando Iannucci join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Charlotte Green.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 4th November 2005
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
Francis Wheen Guest
Armando Iannucci Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
George Poles Writer
Paul Kerensa Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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