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The News Quiz: Series 109: Episode 2

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Series 109

BBC Radio 4 - The News Quiz, Series 109, Episode 2

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. On the panel this week are Ria Lina, Ian Smith, Hugo Rifkind and Esther Manito.

This week Andy is joined by Ria Lina, Ian Smith, Hugo Rifkind and Esther Manito. They discuss Liz Truss' first international trip as Prime Minister, the pros and cons of electoral reform for Labour, and the art of bluffing on the world stage. 

Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Heidi Regan, Stephanie Kemp and Jade Gebbie

Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Richard Morris 
Production Co-ordinator: Ryan Walker-Edwards

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The News Quiz: Series 109

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Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories

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