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The Archive Hour: Headlines, Deadlines and Punchlines - the News Quiz Archive

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Matthew Parris tracks the evolution of this comedy classic, which is part satire-part sitcom, from its early days when it played out a friendly rivalry between Punch and Private Eye. Later, it transferred to television and was the template for a succession Of comedy quiz shows.

A celebration of satire: page 119

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Presenter:
Matthew Parris
Producer:
Lindsay Leonard
Source: Radio Times

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