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News Quiz Best of 2022 – 30th December
27 januari 2023 · 44 min
Beluister deze afleveringA look back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2022. Lees meer
In this compilation episode Andy Zaltzman casts his satirical eye over the highs and lows of the year, in which the UK has had two monarchs, three Prime Ministers and countless debates over whether a party can technically be called a party.
Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman.
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Production Co-ordinator: Ryan Walker-Edwards
Sound Editor: Jerry PealA BBC Studios Production
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Dead Ringers – 23rd December
20 januari 2023 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringCould Theresa May make a comeback? Who could be Twitter’s new CEO? And what will King Charles say in his first Christmas message? All these questions are answered in the final Dead Ringers of the year. Lees meer
Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai.
Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, Edward Tew, Cody Dahler, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson, Katie Sayer.
Produced and created by Bill Dare.
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Dead Ringers – 16th December
13 januari 2023 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe content of Matt Hancock’s Covid diaries, the reason why Sir Keir Starmer may soon be out of a job, and a behind-the-scenes look at the King's preparations for his Christmas message. Lees meer
Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis McLeod, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai.
Written by Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Cody Dahler, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson, Katie Sayer, Peter Tellouche and Edward Tew.
Produced and created by Bill Dare.
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Dead Ringers – 9th December
6 januari 2023 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringBBC Radio 4 has a new owner, Woman’s Hour has a new host, and David Beckham gets an unusual new role. Find out what all this can be about on all new Dead Ringers. Lees meer
Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis McLeod, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai.
Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson and Edward Tew.
Produced and created by Bill Dare
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The Now Show - 2nd December
30 december 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Jamie MacDonald, Lucy Porter and Ed MacArthur. Lees meer
Jamie MacDonald shares his experience of Disability History Month, Lucy Porter examines our increasingly secular population and Ed MacArthur is a PR consultant, rebranding famous faces.
The show was written by the cast with additional material from Aidan Fitzmaurice, Zoe Tomalin, Rachel E. Thorn and Cameron Loxdale.
Voice actors: George Fouracres and Lola-Rose Maxwell
Sound: David Thomas
Sound assistant: Guy Marley
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Producer: Sasha Bobak
Production Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production
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The Now Show - 25th November
23 december 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringHugh Dennis and Glenn Moore (standing in for Steve Punt) present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez. Lees meer
Athena Kugblenu looks at Shamima Begum’s citizenship appeal, Alex Kealy walks us through crises in cryptocurrency and Ignacio Lopez is an England fan singing about the meaning of the World Cup.
The show was written by Steve Punt and the cast with additional material from Simon Alcock, Alfie Packham, Vicky Richards and Jade Gebbie.
Voice actors: Jason Forbes and Roisin O'Mahony
Sound: David Thomas
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Producer: Sasha Bobak
Production Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production
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The Now Show - 18th November
16 december 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Alfie Brown, Lauren Pattison and Jess Robinson. Lees meer
Lauren Pattison takes us through Matt Hancock's jungle journey, Alfie Brown declares why "I Love Keir Starmer" and Jess Robinson sings us through what makes the perfect Christmas advert.
The show was written by the cast with additional material from Sarah Campbell, Mike Shephard, Alex Garrick-Wright and Cameron Loxdale
Voice actors: Luke Kempner and Stevie Martin
Sound: David Thomas
Executive Producer: Richard Morris
Producer: Sasha Bobak
Production Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production
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The Now Show - 11th November
9 december 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt is joined by Gemma Arrowsmith (standing in for Hugh Dennis) to present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Catherine Bohart, Fin Taylor and Jazz Emu. Lees meer
Catherine Bohart wraps her head around the Elon Musk era at Twitter, Fin Taylor takes on the climate crisis, and Jazz Emu brings an original song that’ll turn your art perspective upside-down.
The show was written by the cast and Hugh Dennis with additional material from Tasha Dhanraj, Katie Storey, Carl Carzana and Cameron Loxdale.
Voice actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Daniel Barker
Sound: David Thomas
Executive Producer: Pete Strauss
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production
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The Now Show - 4th November
2 december 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Colin Hoult, Laura Lexx and Jordan Gray. Lees meer
Anna Mann (Colin Hoult) shares advice about the cost of living crisis, Laura Lexx looks ahead to Prince Harry’s autobiography, and musical guest Jordan Gray debunks a controversy about Mr Potato Head.
The show was written by the cast with additional material from Rebecca Bain, Laura Major, Nathan Cowley and Jade Gebbie.
Voice actors: Luke Kempner and Katie Norris
Sound: Marc Willcox & Gary Newman
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production
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The Now Show - 28th October
25 november 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Cally Beaton, Emmanuel Sonubi and Christy Coysh. Lees meer
Cally takes inspiration from primates, Emmanuel fights his news addiction and Christy delivers a ballad to a national icon.
The show was written by the cast with additional material from Catherine Brinkworth, Alex Kealy, Peter Tellouche and Jade Gebbie.
Voice actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Ed Jones
Sound: Marc Willcox & Gary Newman
Executive Producer: Pete Strauss
Producer: Rajiv Karia
Production Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production
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The News Quiz - 21st October
18 november 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
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The News Quiz - 14th October
11 november 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
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The News Quiz - 7th October
4 november 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
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The News Quiz - 30th September
28 oktober 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
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The News Quiz - 23rd September
21 oktober 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
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The News Quiz - 16th September
14 oktober 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
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Party's Over - 26th August
23 september 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' Lees meer
"I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin
This week, drama follows Henry in the form of an actor trying to get under his skin.
Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Fergus Craig.
Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter
Producer: Richard Morris
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Sound recordist and designer: Jerry PealA BBC Studios Production
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Party's Over - 19th August
23 september 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' Lees meer
"I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin
This week, Henry receives an unwanted family visit.
Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Ruth Bratt.
Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter
Producer: Richard Morris
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Sound recordist and designer: David ThomasA BBC Studios Production
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Party's Over - 12th August
23 september 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' Lees meer
"I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin
This week, a security breach leads to MI5 sending Henry a new personal protection officer.
Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Mali Ann Rees.
Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter
Producer: Richard Morris
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Sound recordist and designer: David ThomasA BBC Studios Production
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Party's Over - 5th August
2 september 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' Lees meer
"I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin.
Henry hopes that an invitation to make a speech will be the passport he needs to a regular slot on the international lecture circuit.
Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and David Mumeni.
Recorded at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham.
Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter
Producer: Richard Morris
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Sound recordist and designer: Chris MacleanA BBC Studios Production.
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Party's Over - 29th July
26 augustus 2022 · 27 min
Beluister deze afleveringWhat happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' Lees meer
'I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones.' Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin
After some unsuccessful attempts last summer to get back to the top, Henry returns with some new ideas on how to delay his impending descent into national irrelevance. In this first episode of the new series, Henry and team travel to Birmingham for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games and immediately spy an opportunity for a comeback.
Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and David Momeni.
Recorded at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham
Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter
Producer: Richard Morris
Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Sound recordist and designer: Chris MacleanA BBC Studios Production
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Dead Ringers - 22nd July
19 augustus 2022 · 26 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 15th July
12 augustus 2022 · 26 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 8th July
5 augustus 2022 · 26 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 1st July
29 juli 2022 · 26 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 24th June
22 juli 2022 · 26 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 17th June
15 juli 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSince the last series there’s been Sue Gray’s report, tractorgate, a war in Europe, 1970s-style inflation, Liz Truss has become foreign secretary and Michael Gove still exists. Such calamities are the life blood of satirists. The supply chain of human folly is functioning better than ever. Lees meer
Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Debra Stephenson, and Duncan Wisbey.
Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth and others.
Produced and created by Bill Dare.
Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
Sound design: Rich Evans
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The News Quiz - 10th June
8 juli 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz show.
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The News Quiz - 3rd June
1 juli 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman hurls the week's headlines at a panel of comedians and journalists.
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The News Quiz - 27th May
24 juni 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman presents the News Quiz from the 2022 Hay Festival.
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The News Quiz - 20th May
17 juni 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
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The News Quiz - 13th May
10 juni 2022 · 27 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
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The News Quiz - 6th May
3 juni 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringTopical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
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The News Quiz - 29th April
27 mei 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman reflects on a week of headlines in the company of guests including Andy Hamilton and host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Breaking the News', Des Clarke. Lees meer
Producer: Richard Morris
Production co-ordinator: Katie BaumA BBC Studios Production
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The News Quiz - 22nd April
20 mei 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSeries 108 of the topical quiz where Andy Zaltzman grabs the week’s headlines and hurls them at four of the nation’s best comedians and journalists. This week Andy is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Felicity Ward, Daliso Chaponda and Eleanor Tiernan. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production Lees meer
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The Now Show - 15th April
13 mei 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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The Now Show - 8th April
6 mei 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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The Now Show - 1st April
29 april 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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The Now Show - 25th March
22 april 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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The Now Show – 18th March
15 april 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringSteve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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The Now Show - 11th March
8 april 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringThe Now Show returns with Steve and Hugh being joined by Stevie Martin and Kieran Hodgson, alongside stand-up from Ian Smith and Chloe Petts, and music from Huge Davies.
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Friday Night Comedy is now first on BBC Sounds
12 maart 2022 · 1 min
Beluister deze afleveringLooking for the latest episode? New episodes of Friday Night Comedy will now be available first on BBC Sounds for four weeks before other podcast apps. Lees meer
If you haven’t already, you can download the BBC Sounds app to listen to the Friday Night Comedy podcast first.
BBC Sounds is also available in lots of other places. Find us on your voice device or smart speaker, on your connected TV, in your car, or at bbc.co.uk/sounds.
The latest episode is available on BBC Sounds right now.
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News Quiz 4th March 2022
4 maart 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringRecorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Mark Steel, Sindhu Vee, Daniel Finkelstein and Lucy Porter to discuss war in Ukraine and the international reaction. Last in the series. Lees meer
Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, Cameron Loxdale, Jade Gebbie and Peter Tellouche.
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is James Robinson, and it is a BBC Studios Production.
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News Quiz 25th February 2022
25 februari 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringRecorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Angela Barnes, Ian Smith, Desiree Burch and Geoff Norcott to discuss Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the reaction at home and abroad. The team also look at the end of COVID restrictions in England, Johnson's questionnaire from the Met, and Trump's new social media venture. Lees meer
Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Sean Stoakes and Cameron Loxdale.
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.
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News Quiz 18th February 2022
18 februari 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringRecorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, his week Andy Zaltzman was joined by Elis James, Olga Koch, Tim Shipman and Shaparak Khorsandi to look at the situation in Ukraine, and how the cream of British politics are dealing with the delicate situation; we looks at the Met Police, in a week that the Met Police are looking at Prince Charles, and in a (possible) world first, we have an audio-only picture round! Lees meer
Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Catherine Brinkworth, Ken Cheng and Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinators: Katie Baum & Caroline Barlow
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.
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News Quiz 11th February 2022
11 februari 2022 · 29 min
Beluister deze afleveringAfter 5-and-a-half series, 44 episodes and 714 days, The News Quiz welcomes a live studio audience once again. Lees meer
Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman was joined by Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu, Hugo Rifkind and Jackie Weaver to look at NHS backlogs, the end of all COVID restrictions in England, a minor reshuffle and a major scientific breakthrough.
Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Alex Kealy, Eleri Morgan and Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.
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News Quiz 4th February 2022
4 februari 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman is joined by Elis James, Ola Labib, Zoe Lyons and Ed Balls to give an un-redacted update on the week’s news. Lees meer
The panel look at Partygate and Johnson's precarious position in No.10, find out what the Levelling Up whitepaper can teach us about the birth of civilisation, and discover how little we know about trees.
Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Benjamin Partridge, Ray Badran and Tasha Dhanraj
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.
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News Quiz 28th January 2022
28 januari 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman and the News Quiz satirise the week's news from the UK and beyond. Lees meer
This week Andy is joined by Nish Kumar, Rachel Fairburn, Neil Delamere and Isabel Hardman. They try to make sense of a week of war mongering and cake ambushes.
Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material: Written by Alice Fraser, Heidi Regan, Rhiannon Shaw and Tasha Dhanraj.
Production Coordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Producer: James RobinsonA BBC Studios Production
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News Quiz 21st January 2022
21 januari 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman and the News Quiz satirise the week's news from the UK and beyond. Lees meer
This week Andy is joined by Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland, Daliso Chaponda and Hugo Rifkind. They try to make sense of a week of big dogs, pork pies and red meat.
Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material: Written by Heidi Regan, Cameron Loxdale, Stephen Buchanan and Tasha Dhanraj.
Production Coordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Producer: James RobinsonA BBC Studios Production
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News Quiz 14th January 2022
14 januari 2022 · 28 min
Beluister deze afleveringAndy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines, in a tough week for the Prime Minister. Lees meer
Joined by a panel of Ayesha Hazarika, Paul Sinha, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Simon Evans, Andy looks back over the events of 20th May 2020 with Sue Gray-like focus. As well as Downing Street parties, the panel discuss rising energy bills, pig heart transplants, space telescopes and Michael Gove being trapped in a lift.
Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material: by Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, Celya AB and Rajiv Karia
Production Coordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies.A BBC Studios Production.