Andy Zaltzman
Comedian | Political Satirist
Andy Zaltzman is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster and author, currently chairing BBC Radio 4’s iconic The News Quiz. He has firmly established himself in the vanguard of British comedy with his unique brand of political satire.
Bio
Andy Zaltzman is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster and author who has firmly established himself in the vanguard of British comedy with his unique brand of political satire.
Andy is the chair of BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and the writer and host of worldwide hit satirical podcast The Bugle. He previously hosted numerous series including My Life As A…, Empire-ical Evidence, Andy Zaltzman’s History of the Third Millennium, Series 1 of 100 and Political Animal and The Department, both of which he co-presented with John Oliver.
Andy’s numerous and diverse TV appearances include John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show (Comedy Central), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC Three), and Unspun with Matt Forde (Dave).
Andy’s live work has drawn audiences around the world, touring his bespoke political comedy show Satirist for Hire around the UK, Australasia, Canada and the USA. He has been a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe since his nomination for Best Newcomer in 2001, building his reputation as one of the most inventive satirists in the world. His annual round-up shows of the events of the year have become a fixture in the satirical calendar at London’s Soho Theatre.
Andy’s Passion Projects
Outside of stand-up, Andy is well known as the BBC’s cricket statistician on Test Match Special. He commentated the BBC’s coverage of the World Cup, hosted Yes! It’s The Ashes for BBC Radio 5Live, and has covered sport for The Guardian.
He’s a terrific option for hosting corporate awards ceremonies or performing after-dinner cabaret. Delivering the sharpest observations on the state of current affairs, he is also extremely passionate and knowledgeable about sports; cricket in particular. Therefore not only a great match for sporting dinners, Andy would also bring a fresh change to audiences used to hearing from political or business after-dinner speakers.
