The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
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 79 - The News Now Quiz Show
The News Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy, Rory Bremner. Copyright: BBC
The News Quiz (Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy) take on The Now Show (Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis) in the ultimate topical smackdown. Hosted by Rory Bremner.
Notes
Also known as 'The News Quiz vs The Now Show'.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th January 2013
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 5th January 2013 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Monday 7th January 2013 | 11:00pm 45 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 8th January 2013 | 9:00am 45 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 9th January 2013 | 2:00am 45 minute version |
Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Rory Bremner | Host / Presenter |
| Jeremy Hardy | Guest |
| Steve Punt | Guest |
| Sandi Toksvig | Guest |
| Hugh Dennis | Guest |
| Sian Harries | Writer |
| Rhodri Crooks | Writer |
| John-Luke Roberts | Writer |
| Jack Bernhardt | Writer |
| Tom Neenan | Writer |
| Lyndsay Fenner | Producer |
Video
News Quiz vs The Now Show: Higher/Lower?
The two teams attempt to work out which news stories involve the biggest figures.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Jeremy Hardy, Rory Bremner, Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt & Sandi Toksvig.