Andy Zaltzman
Artist

Andy Zaltzman

Type
Solo artist

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Andy Zaltzman is a British comedian and actor, born in 1974, whose comedy deals with current affairs and sport. He has worked with John Oliver and has hosted The News Quiz on Radio 4 since 2020.

Next date in Bristol: 10 January 2027 at 1532 Performing Arts Centre.

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Born
1974
Origin
United Kingdom

About — The artist

Andrew Zaltzman (born 1974 or 1975) is a British comedian and cricket statistician. His comedy largely deals with current affairs and sport. He has worked with John Oliver, notably on Political Animal, The Department and The Bugle.

Since 2016, he has been the cricket statistician for BBC Radio's Test Match Special commentary, and since 2020 he has hosted The News Quiz on Radio 4.

On television, in 2024, he won the eighteenth series of Taskmaster, beating Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones. He is the originator of the phrase "Nexus of Truth", which became well known.

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