The News Quiz

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The News Quiz: Series 106: Episode 7

Episode 7

Series 106

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Andy Zaltzman and the panel delve into the week's headlines.

Andy Zalztman is joined by Catherine Bohart, Michael Deacon, Chris McCausland and Eshaan Akbar to discuss the COVID report, Boris' holiday, and more Brexit border disputes.

This week’s edition of the News Quiz was recorded on Thursday afternoon, before the tragic killing of Conservative MP David Amess. Our thoughts are with his family and his constituency at this sad time.

Catherine Bohart, Michael Deacon, Chris McCausland and Eshaan Akbar join host Andy Zaltzman to look back over the week's news. This week, they look at the COVID report's findings, Boris Johnson's holiday hobby, the Northern Ireland Protocol and a sacked wizard.

The chair's script is written by Andy Zaltzman, with additional material by Alice Fraser, Catherine Brinkworth, Rhiannon Shaw and Rajiv Karia.

Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Mike Smith

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The News Quiz: Series 106

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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Andy Zaltzman presents the topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.

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