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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

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.

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Series 41, Episode 1

Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Robin Lustig, Andy Hamilton and Steve Punt for a satirical look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 19th March 1999
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Andy Hamilton Guest
Steve Punt Guest
Robin Lustig Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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