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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 97, Episode 6

Jo Brand
Jo Brand takes the guest host chair for a satirical look at the week's news. Francis Wheen, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Sindhu Vee are on the panel. This week, all the moves from the Conservative Party Conference, a Fancy Bear and a box in the ocean.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th October 2018
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 4th October 2018, 19:15 at BBC Radio Theatre

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Jo Brand Host / Presenter
Francis Wheen Guest
Lloyd Langford Guest
Lucy Porter Guest
Sindhu Vee Guest
Diana Speed Narrator
Writing team
Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Writer
Clint Edwards Writer
Ian Smith Writer
Mike Shephard Writer (Additional Material)
Catherine Brinkworth Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Richard Morris Producer

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