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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.

  • Due to return for Series 116

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Series 99, Episode 1

What a time it is to be a topical comedian, with Brexit finally sorted, and the political landscape wide open again, the panellists can joke about all sorts of things. Or maybe not. Miles' guests are New Statesman journalist Helen Lewis, comedians Alun Cochrane and Desiree Burch, and writer and broadcaster Andy Hamilton.

Further details

The arrest of Julian Assange, the Brexit flextension and Peppa Pig are under the magnifying glass this week.

Notes

Elis James was originally billed to be on the show. but Alun Cochrane appeared instead.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th April 2019
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 12th April 2019, 11:45 at BBC Radio Theatre (Moved from 11th April to keep it topical)

Cast & crew

Cast
Miles Jupp Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Andy Hamilton Guest
Helen Lewis Guest
Desiree Burch Guest
Alun Cochrane Guest
Diana Speed Narrator
Writing team
Madeleine Brettingham Writer
Laura Major Writer
Katie Storey Writer
Catherine Brinkworth Writer (Additional Material)
Kat Sadler Writer (Additional Material)
Edward Tew Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Victoria Lloyd Producer

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