Andy Zaltzman
- 50 years old
- British
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Freedom of laughter: are there limits to comedy?
It was a recent episode of The News Quiz which set me thinking about the limits of comedy - or, I'd be more honest to say, so incensed me that I started to think about it once I'd calmed down. First, though, let me step back and consider comedy more generally.
John Humphrys, Market Screener, 24th May 2021Andy Zaltzman, the comic bowling us over
The News Quiz host tells Dominic Maxwell that working in comedy and in cricket is a lifelong dream come true.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th April 2021How Andy Zaltzman has revitalised The News Quiz
The comic has brought a quirky sense of verve and fun.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th February 2021The News Quiz names Andy Zaltzman as permanent host
Andy Zaltzman will be the new permanent host of The News Quiz, Radio 4 has revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd October 2020Andy Zaltzman: Impartiality is difficult in comedy
Last week the BBC's new director-general, Tim Davie, used his introductory speech to stress the importance of impartiality - prompting articles asking whether the corporation's comedy was impartial enough. Zaltzman's response is characteristically thoughtful and level-headed. "Impartiality is a difficult thing in comedy, because I don't know how you define it. In a sense, what is being sought is a balance of partialities. You can't have all the comedy being neutral - you need to balance the opposing views." That balance is "clearly needed", he says - and he's working hard to make sure The News Quiz has "a balance of pundits - politically, geographically" (though he can't yet confirm who will appear in future episodes).
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 11th September 2020The best comedy podcasts to brighten your day
Comedy podcasts are ten-a-penny these days, with stand-ups seemingly responsible for around half of the podcasts out there. If you're looking for some amusement on your daily walk or commute, here are eight of the best ones.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 16th June 2020New hosts revealed for The News Quiz
The News Quiz will return to Radio 4 in 2020 with three hosts: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes and Andy Zaltzman. Each will host a series.
British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2019Review: Andy Zaltzman: The Bugle @ The Stand, Newcastle
The Stand is packed, the sound of chatter, beer, beards and glasses buzzing off the red rustic iron pillars as the crowd eagerly await the live recording of The Bugle Podcast, issue 4025.
Jay Moussa-Mann, Narc Magazine, 25th October 2019Fringe offers a comic view of Brexit farce
There is no doubt that we live in volatile political times. In these periods of social crisis, the arts have always had an important role to play in helping us to understand the bigger issues.
Paul Sneddon, Daily Business Group, 8th August 2019Brexit really has killed comedy
After 1,000 days of negotiations, there are no jokes left.
Helen Lewis, The New Statesman, 27th March 2019