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

Episode menu

Series 36, Episode 8

In the chair is Simon Hoggart, joined by panellists Alan Coren, Jo Brand, Jeremy Hardy and Joanna Coles, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Charlotte Green reads out a selection of cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 12th October 1996
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Jo Brand Guest
Joana Coles Guest
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Adam Bostock-Smith Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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