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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 59, Episode 1

Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Andy Hamilton, Francis Wheen and Alexei Sayle for a satirical look at the week's news, with Harriet Cass reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th February 2006
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Andy Hamilton Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Alexei Sayle Guest
Harriet Cass Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
George Poles Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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