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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Radio comedy needs more trust, risks and a lot more fun

What now for radio comedy? I can't believe it's already been four years since Miles Jupp took over from Sandi Toksvig as host of The News Quiz (Friday, Radio 4), but times are changing - last week Jupp announced that he's moving on.

Charlotte Runcie, The Telegraph, 22nd May 2019

Who could be the new host of The News Quiz?

A look at some of the likely candidates to replace Miles Jupp.

Chortle, 16th May 2019

Miles Jupp quits The News Quiz

The News Quiz host Miles Jupp won't return after the end of the current series, the BBC has announced.

British Comedy Guide, 15th May 2019

BBC Radio 4 listeners switch off clueless comedy

Audience satisfaction in the station's flagship 6.30pm comedy slot - which includes The News Quiz, The Now Show and The Unbelievable Truth - has tumbled over the past year.

Matthew Moore, The Times, 11th May 2019

Chortle Awards 2019 results

Sarah Keyworth, Suzi Ruffell, James Acaster, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Lazy Susan, Rachel Parris, Katherine Ryan and Hannah Gadsby are amongst the winners of the 2019 Chortle Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2019

Chortle Awards 2019 nominees

The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.

British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2018 shortlist

The shortlisted TV and radio shows for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2018 have been announced. 60 programmes are now in the running for the Comedy Of The Year title.

British Comedy Guide, 21st January 2019

The News Quiz is rebuked for anti-Tory bias

Radio 4's News Quiz is rebuked for anti-Tory bias after comic Susan Calman branded Theresa May a 'coward' over abortion rights in Northern Ireland.

Joe Middleton, Daily Mail, 1st November 2018

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2017 shortlist

The shortlisted TV and radio shows for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2017 have been announced. 60 programmes are in the running for the Comedy Of The Year title.

British Comedy Guide, 15th January 2018

News Quiz accused of bias for having too many Remainers

The BBC has been accused of bias and arrogance for stacking Radio 4 comedy show The News Quiz with panellists who savage Brexiteers.

Katherine Rushton, Daily Mail, 18th November 2017

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