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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

The News Quiz

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1977 - 2024
  • 1092 episodes (115 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 48, Episode 1

Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Linda Smith, Andy Hamilton and Fred MacAulay for a satirical look at the week's news, with Brian Perkins reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 22nd February 2002
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
Linda Smith Guest
Fred MacAulay Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Paul McKenzie Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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