The News Quiz Ep8. - Peter Scandalman
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The News Quiz Ep8. - Peter Scandalman

B1IntermediateJune 12, 202628 min

For the final episode of this series, we look at some of the stories that we’re leaving unresolved in our ‘News Quiz 2026 Summer Break Cliffhanger Special’. This includes the latest on the Peter Mandelson scandal and the back and forth between Trump, Israel and Iran. We also discuss the British animals which might make it onto our banknotes, and Andy challenges the panel on their best ways to improve football ahead of this year’s Men’s World Cup. This week’s panel is Pierre Novellie, Alasdair Beckett-King, Coco Khan and Desiree Burch. Written by Andy Zalt...

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Hello, I am Andi Zoltzman. This is the news quiz. Sorry, I wrote this bit of the show on WhatsApp.

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I know it sounds silly, but I didn't think anyone would need to listen to it. Anyway, let me know. On we go. Welcome to the news quiz.

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Hello. Hello. Let's meet our teams. And, Walter Mark, the imminent World Cup. Our teams are Team It's Coming Home versus Team Yes,

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