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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.

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Series 59, Episode 8

Panellists Alan Coren, Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen and John Oliver help chairman Simon Hoggart take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Harriet Cass.

Notes

This was Simon Hoggart's last appearance as chairman.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 31st March 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
Sandi Toksvig Guest
Fi Glover Guest
Harriet Cass Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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