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May 2022
27m 57s

The News Quiz - 29th April

Bbc Radio 4
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Andy 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.

Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum

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