The News Quiz Ep6. Brexpressionism

About this episode

The episode discusses Brexit, Welsh independence, and HS2 funding with a panel of comedians.

Recorded at Hay Festival, Andy asks the panel the dreaded question - is Brexit back on the table? Also on the menu is Welsh independence, the National Conversation and an update on just how much money has been wasted on HS2. This week’s panellists are Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Stephen Bush and Chloe Petts. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Maisie Adair, Catherine Brinkworth, Angela Channell and James Farmer Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded at Hay Festival A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

People in this episode

Host: Andy Zaltzman

Guests: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Stephen Bush, Chloe Petts

Topics covered

• Brexit
• Welsh independence
• National Conversation
• HS2 funding
• comedy panel show

Keywords

• Brexit
• Welsh independence
• HS2
• comedy
• panel show
• Hay Festival
• Andy Zaltzman

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HS2, BBC Studios

Places: Hay Festival, Wales

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