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

Video clips

The News Quiz teams cycle

The News Quiz teams pedal as part of a special episode for Sport Relief. It turns out comedians are un-fit.

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Creating The News Quiz

John Lloyd, founder of The News Quiz and QI, reveals how The News Quiz was born.

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News Quiz vs The Now Show: Higher/Lower?

The two teams attempt to work out which news stories involve the biggest figures.

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A week in the life of The News Quiz

A look behind-the-scenes of BBC Radio 4's topical comedy show, The News Quiz.

The News Quiz - Trailer

A trailer for the 2011 News Quiz panto...

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