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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 61, Episode 1

Sandi Toksvig is joined by panellists Mark Steel, Armando Iannucci, Fred MacAulay and Jo Brand for a satirical look at the week's news, with Harriet Cass reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th January 2007
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sandi Toksvig Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Mark Steel Guest
Fred MacAulay Guest
Jo Brand Guest
Armando Iannucci Guest
Harriet Cass Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
John Finnemore Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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