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 56, Episode 4

Simon Hoggart is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen and Fred MacAulay examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Brian Perkins reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 28th January 2005
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Fred MacAulay Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Lucy Clarke Writer
Simon Littlefield Writer
Rhodri Crooks Writer
Paul Kerensa Writer
George Poles Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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