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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 99, Episode 2

Miles Jupp takes a look at the week in news, with Zoe Lyons, John Robins, Hugo Rifkind and Danielle Ward. The fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, the threat of a Measles outbreak and the Extinction Rebellion protests are among the stories covered.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 19th April 2019
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 18th April 2019, 19:15 at BBC Radio Theatre

Cast & crew

Cast
Miles Jupp Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Hugo Rifkind Guest
Danielle Ward Guest
Zoe Lyons Guest
John Robins Guest
Zeb Soanes Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Madeleine Brettingham Writer
Laura Major Writer
Catherine Brinkworth Writer (Additional Material)
Kat Sadler Writer (Additional Material)
Esyllt Sears Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Victoria Lloyd Producer

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