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Who is the host of the news quiz?
Andy Zaltzman
Sandi Toksvig chaired for ten years before Miles Jupp took over the chair in 2016, and following a series of guest presenters in 2020, Andy Zaltzman was confirmed as host.
When did the News Quiz start?
6 September 1977
The News Quiz
| Genre | Panel game |
|---|---|
| Original release | 6 September 1977 – present |
| No. of series | 103 |
| No. of episodes | 922 (Up to Series 100) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
How do you write a news quiz?
Contact us
- Email. [email protected]. Email.
- Other. The News Quiz, BBC Radio 4, Broadcasting House, London, W1A 1AA. Postal address.
Is Andy Zaltzman the new host of the news quiz?
However, after rotating the job of News Quiz host with Angela Barnes and Nish Kumar in 2019, he is now its sole host.
Where does Andy Zaltzman live?
Andy Zaltzman is in his shed at the bottom of his garden in Streatham, south London, where “the phone signal is crap but it’s got pretty good wifi”. It’s not Malibu or Jamaica but it’s a “pretty nice” spot where he can hunker down with his two muses: statistics and satire.
Is Andy Zaltzman on TMS?
His annual round-up shows of the events of the year have become a fixture in the satirical calendar at London’s Soho Theatre. In addition to his comedy work, Andy is well known as the BBC’s cricket statistician on Test Match Special.
Is Andrew Maxwell Irish?
Andrew Maxwell (born 3 December 1974) is an Irish comedian and narrator, known for narrating the MTV reality series Ex on the Beach.
Who is the statistician for TMS?
Andrew Samson
Andrew Samson is a cricket statistician and writer, and the current statistician for the BBC’s Test Match Special. He was drafted in for the 2010–2011 Ashes series in Australia to replace resident TMS scorer Malcolm Ashton who did not travel when he was asked to pay his own way.
Is Andy Zaltzman married?
Personal life. Zaltzman’s wife is a barrister and they have two children, a daughter born January 2007 and a son born December 2008. Zaltzman delivered his son at home due to his wife entering labour suddenly. His sister Helen Zaltzman is a comedian and podcaster.
Who is Andrew Maxwell wife?
Suraya El Wakilm. 2015
Andrew Maxwell/Wife
What happened to Andrew Lawrence?
Comedian Andrew Lawrence is dropped by agent after racist comments in the wake of Euro 2020 final. Comedian Andrew Lawrence has been dropped by his agent and lost a number of gigs after making racist comments on Twitter following the Euro 2020 final. Lawrence wrote online: “All I’m saying is, the white guys scored.”
Who is the TMS scorer?
Andrew Samson is a cricket statistician and writer, and the current statistician for the BBC’s Test Match Special. He was drafted in for the 2010–2011 Ashes series in Australia to replace resident TMS scorer Malcolm Ashton who did not travel when he was asked to pay his own way.
When was the first Radio 4 News Quiz Show?
The first edition of the popular and influential Radio 4 game show, The News Quiz, was broadcast on 6 September 1977. The show has had many guests but is largely unchanged forty years later.
Who is the host of the BBC News Quiz?
In 2012 the BBC piloted an American version hosted by Lewis Black. On 28 June 2013, the News Quiz paid tribute to Radio 4 announcer Rory Morrison, who used to read the news cuttings on the programme.
When did the news quiz become a podcast?
As of 28 September 2007, The News Quiz became downloadable as part of the “Friday Night Comedy” podcast feed for Radio 4. The podcast switches between The News Quiz and The Now Show, depending on which show is being transmitted.
Who was the creator of the news quiz?
The programme also has a BBC newsreader to read the headlines, allowing them to show a lighter side to their personality. Throughout the years the comedy has remained barbed, regardless of who has been in power. The News Quiz was created by John Lloyd from Nicholas Parsons’ idea.