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 41, Episode 2

Panellists Linda Smith, Michael White, Francis Wheen and Mark Steel join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Charlotte Green

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th March 1999
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Francis Wheen Guest
Linda Smith Guest
Mark Steel Guest
Michael White Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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