Show six in series thirty-eight of The News Quiz was first broadcast on Saturday the 27th of September 1997.
"Sneak thieves riffled a guest's bedroom at one of Shropshire's most exclusive hotels, escaping with items worth over £400. They stole a jacket and shirts, a guest, and a £150 television."
Shropshire Star
Shropshire Star
My recording of this came to me as series thirty-nine episode five. However, the news items referred to seem to make this designation correct … or at least better!