Series 119 - 7. The worst birthday ever

from The News Quiz · host BBC Radio 4

Top of the agenda this week is some royal breaking news - who got a special birthday visit from the police? We'll be analysing yet another government U-turn and see who's emerged from the shadows for Nigel Farage's proposed 'shadow cabinet'. Plus a couple of stories on robots and aliens - something for everyone.Joining Andy this week is Mark Steel, Daliso Chaponda, Coco Khan and Bella Hull.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Ruth Husko and Peter Tellouche.Producer: Georgia KeatingExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProduction Coordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuSound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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