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How did Zelensky’s visit to Downing Street go? What exactly is Starlink? And which tiny creatures are making a comeback? The panel is Lucy Porter, Stephen Bush, John Tothill and Sara Barron. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by JoJo Maberley, Mike Shephard and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
How did Zelensky’s visit to Downing Street go? What exactly is Starlink? And which tiny creatures are making a comeback? The panel is Lucy Porter, Stephen Bush, John Tothill and Sara Barron. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by JoJo Maberley, Mike Shephard and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
Episodios
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The News Quiz: Ep7. Team Calm vs Team Panic
EscuchadoHow did Zelensky’s visit to Downing Street go? What exactly is Starlink? And which tiny creatures are making a comeback? The panel is Lucy Porter, Stephen Bush, John Tothill and Sara Barron. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by JoJo Maberley, Mike Shephard and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
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The News Quiz: Ep6. The Iron Dome
EscuchadoWhat's better - an Iron Dome or a Britannia Shield? Why should British parents refrain from sending their children on a French exchange this week? And how big can a pumpkin really be? The panel is Daliso Chaponda, Kyrah Gray, Coco Khan and Finlay Christie. With additional material by: Carywn Blaney, Adrian Gray and Cameron Loxdale Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
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The News Quiz: Ep5. 'Manchester Sausage'
EscuchadoThe episode begins with a news quiz hosted by Andy Zaltzman, featuring a comedic discussion about recent political developments involving Andy Burnham and the potential for a National Care Service, alongside an analysis of financial allegations surrounding Manchester City's ownership. The discussion continues through various news topics, including the legal verdict involving Manchester City, reports of suspicious activity near a UK RAF base, and scientific advancements regarding gene-edited bananas. The episode concludes with lighthearted segments on diesel prices, a viral shark in South Korea, and new idling fines in Wales.
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The News Quiz: Ep4. 'Demonstrable lies'
EscuchadoThis episode of the News Quiz features a satirical look at global politics, including a fictionalized version of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister and Donald Trump's various international interactions and architectural ambitions. The panel also discusses Trump's attempt to rebrand Artificial Intelligence as 'super intelligence'. The discussion extends to news regarding an Australian Medicare hack, controversies in the publishing world, and UK political party conferences. Finally, the episode addresses the systemic economic and environmental challenges facing the younger generation, concluding with the quiz results.
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The News Quiz: Ep3. The Robots Are/Aren't Coming
EscuchadoThis episode features a news quiz exploring the existential threats posed by AI, debating perspectives of optimism versus pessimism. The discussion covers AI alignment, the effectiveness of safety guardrails, and the political implications involving US-China competition and Donald Trump. The conversation also touches on space weaponry, the future of the United Kingdom, and recent controversies surrounding Ed Sheeran's tour. The program concludes with trailers for 'The Hitler Diaries Scandal' and 'The Question of Science'.
