The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz
- Radio panel show
- BBC Radio 4
- 1977 - 2024
- 1057 episodes (113 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.
- Returns on 5th January on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 113, Highlights Special
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
Key details
- Genre
- Panel Show
- Broadcast
- 1977 - 2024
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 1,057 (113 series), plus 53 highlights specials
- Creator
- John Lloyd
- Stars
- Andy Zaltzman, Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Simon Hoggart, Barry Took and Barry Norman
- Writer
- Andy Zaltzman
- Producers
- Simon Nicholls, Ed Morrish, Katie Tyrrell, Lucy Armitage, Jon Rolph, Aled Evans, Jon Naismith, Louise Coats and more
- Companies
One of the first satirical panel games created, and still going strong after decades on air.
The News Quiz asks a panel of comedians to talk about the big news events of the week, as well as reading some funny cuttings from the week's papers, as sent in by listeners.
Currently the series is hosted by Andy Zaltzman. In the past the series has been hosted by Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Barry Norman, Barry Took and Simon Hoggart.
Catch-up
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Soundtrack
- The Typewriter by Leroy Anderson.
Website links
- Official Website
The official Radio 4 website for The News Quiz, featuring some audio clips. - BBC Comedy Guide
Another BBC web page, covering the history of the show. - Podcast
This series is also available as part of the Friday Night Comedy podcast. When this programme is not on, it instead downloads The Now Show. - S-t-u-f-f About The News Quiz
A fan site detailing the topics covered, cuttings aired and scores for each show - @TheNewsQuiz
- Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Tuesday 6th September 1977 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4
- Most recent repeats
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- Monday 30th October 2023 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 112, Episode 8
- Saturday 28th October 2023 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 - Series 112, Episode 8
- Monday 23rd October 2023 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 112, Episode 7
Recording details
- BBC Radio Theatre, Bush Hall, RADA Studios, Shaw Theatre and The Drill Hall - Normally recorded the night before broadcast
- Zoom (Virtual) - Series 102 onwards
- Unity Theatre - Series 109
- Hay Festival - Series 108, 111
- The Stand Comedy Club (Glasgow) - Series 110
- Band on the Wall (Manchester) - Series 112