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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 71, Episode 3

Grillings, Gaffes and Greeks. Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that the leaders had their final turn to speak, Brown spoke out of turn, and the Greek economy turned upside down. Andy Hamilton, Francis Wheen, Hugo Rifkind and Will Smith make up the illustrious panel.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 30th April 2010
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sandi Toksvig Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Andy Hamilton Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Hugo Rifkind Guest
Will Smith Guest
Harriet Cass Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
Jon Hunter Writer (Additional Material)
James Kettle Writer (Additional Material)
Hannah George Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Sam Bryant Producer

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