The News Quiz
- Radio panel show
- BBC Radio 4
- 1977 - 2025
- 1099 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.
- Returns on Friday 3rd January on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 116, Highlights Special
Episode menu
Series 100, Episode 1
Further details
The News Quiz will celebrate 100 series with a star-studded line-up of guest hosts.
Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Andy Zaltzman, Phil Wang, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Zoe Lyons, Patrick Kielty, and Andrew Maxwell will each host an episode this series.
Zoe Lyons says: "What an absolute treat to be allowed to take the helm on this brilliant show. Miles [Miles Jupp] left impossibly big shoes to fill so I'll have to bring my own rather sensible slip-ons for the occasion."
Angela Barnes comments: "When I started comedy I did an interview for industry website Chortle and they asked me what my dream job would be. I said it was to be on The News Quiz panel so, as you can imagine I'm pretty excited to now have the chance to host!"
Phil Wang says: "It's about time I hosted The News Quiz. For too long has it been presented by the informed."
Andrew Maxwell adds: "As an avid Radio 4 listener, it's a real honour to be asked to host The News Quiz. I'm chuffed!"
Sioned Wiliam from BBC Radio 4 comments: "It's great to be celebrating 100 series of The News Quiz with such a brilliant list of comedy names, bringing their own spin to the show. As one of Radio 4's flagship programmes, The News Quiz attracts millions of listeners on-air as well as to the chart topping podcast. I'm excited to bring a variety of talents to guest host."
The next permanent host of The News Quiz will be announced in due course.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 30th August 2019
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Thursday 29th August 2019, 19:15 at BBC Radio Theatre
Cast & crew
Zoe Lyons | Host / Presenter |
Andy Hamilton | Guest |
Katy Brand | Guest |
Helen Lewis | Guest |
Geoff Norcott | Guest |
Neil Sleat | Narrator |
Max Davis | Writer |
Madeleine Brettingham | Writer |
Dan Evans | Writer |
Kat Sadler | Writer (Additional Material) |
Richard Morris | Producer |