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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 3

Simon Hoggart and panellists Alan Coren, Armando Iannucci, Andy Hamilton and Jo Brand take a sideways look at the week's news, with Brian Perkins reading out the cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th 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
Jo Brand Guest
Armando Iannucci Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
George Poles Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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