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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 69, Episode 5

Questions, Questions, Questions. Sandi Toksvig and team take a wry look at the News in the week that Nick Griffin appeared on Question Time, The Pope opened the doors for 400,000 Anglicans to join the Catholic Church, and Peter Mandelson came under fire for his role in mediating the dispute between management and unions at Royal Mail. Joining the panel this week are Steve Punt, Robin Ince, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 23rd October 2009
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sandi Toksvig Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Robin Ince Guest
Steve Punt Guest
Neil Sleat Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
John-Luke Roberts Writer (Additional Material)
Gareth Gwynn Writer (Additional Material)
Dale Phillips Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Victoria Lloyd Producer

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