The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

The News Quiz

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1977 - 2024
  • 1059 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.

  • Due to return for Series 114

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Series 36, Episode 6

Panellists Alan Coren, Laurie Taylor, Francis Wheen and Steve Punt help chairman Simon Hoggart take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Charlotte Green

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 28th September 1996
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Steve Punt Guest
Laurie Taylor Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Adam Bostock-Smith Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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