The News Quiz
- Radio panel show
- BBC Radio 4
- 1977 - 2024
- 1084 episodes (114 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 in September 2024
- Catch-up on Series 114, Episode 7
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Series 38, Episode 1
Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Steve Punt, Francis Wheen and Fred MacAulay for a satirical look at the week's news, with Brian Perkins reading cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 23rd August 1997
- Time
- 12:25pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Simon Hoggart | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Francis Wheen | Guest |
| Fred MacAulay | Guest |
| Steve Punt | Guest |
| Brian Perkins | Narrator |
| Iain Pattinson | Writer |
| Hugh Rycroft | Writer |
| David Spicer | Writer |
| Aled Evans | Producer |