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 42, Episode 8

In the chair is Simon Hoggart, joined by panellists Alan Coren, Michael White, Francis Wheen and Clive Anderson, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Brian Perkins reads out a selection of cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 15th October 1999
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Clive Anderson Guest
Michael White Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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