Also featuring Rory Bremner and Bridget Christie, the show contained stand-up and sketches focusing on the last 10 years. While at university, Zaltzman was sports editor for The Oxford Student. The speech was then animated by Triffic Films, with the voice of Blair played by Bremner. As an actor, Oliver has appeared in various television programs including his recurring role on the NBC sitcom Community as Ian Duncan. RHLSTP #55: Andy Zaltzman - Pogo Stick Assassin. His sister Helen Zaltzman is a comedian and podcaster. Lets begin with a brief bit of business from Resources Minister Keith Pitt. He is a writer and producer, known for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014), The Lion King (2019) and The Smurfs (2011). My wife is a criminal barrister, so they could go into legal reform, or the silly route. Since 2016 he has been a statistician for BBC radio's Test Match Special cricket commentaries. Zaltzman's wife is a barrister and they have two children, a daughter born January 2007 and a son born December 2008. She also served as a United States Army medic. [15], In July 2009, Zaltzman hosted a Saturday morning show on BBC Radio 5 Live entitled Yes, It's The Ashes, taking a comic look at the 2009 Ashes. [28] His sister Helen Zaltzman is a comedian and podcaster. [24][25] Alongside Jarrod Kimber, he hosts a podcast on cricket known as The Cricket Sadist Hour. Zaltzman has worked with Rory Bremner on a number of projects, these include Transatlantic, a US election special for BBC Radio 4 and several series of Bremner, Bird and Fortune . : And 53 Other Indispensable Questions for the Credit Crunched". His comment came after the beheadings of three hostages by ISIS militants. Zaltzman was the statistician on Test Match Special for the three-match Wisden Trophy series between England and West Indies in July 2020 and between England and Pakistan a month later. Oliver and Zaltzman co-hosted the podcast from 2007 to 2015, and Zaltzman has hosted it with a rotating set of co-hosts since a relaunch in September 2016. Millican won the comedy award for Best Newcomer at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. James William Acaster is an English comedian originally from Kettering, Northamptonshire. [20], Having hosted one of three series of The News Quiz, sharing duties with Angela Barnes and Nish Kumar in 2020 [21] Andy Zaltzman has been announced as the new permanent chair when it resumes in 2021. She has received multiple British and international comedy awards and is also an award-winning newspaper columnist and author. Zaltzman has worked with Rory Bremner on a number of projects, these include Transatlantic, a US election special for BBC Radio 4 and several series of Bremner, Bird and Fortune. John Oliver is married to his wife who is an Iraq war veteran, Kate Norley. Zaltzman also appeared in a late-night show with fellow stand-ups Daniel Kitson, David O'Doherty, and Alun Cochrane entitled The Honourable Men of Art, at The Stand in 2006 and 2008. It actually looked like somewhere Caractacus Potts or … Every week throughout summer 2016, Andy Zaltzman and guests so special we can’t say here, give their insight into the summer’s sporting bonanza: everything from the Rio Olympics to the Redneck Games, the Tour de France to the Toe Wrestling World Championships, and Wimbledon to the Wife Carrying Festival. [20], Having hosted one of three series of The News Quiz, sharing duties with Angela Barnes and Nish Kumar in 2020 [21] Andy Zaltzman has been announced as the new permanent chair when it resumes in 2021. . Producer Chris Skinner remained on the show along with Zaltzman and a rotating group of co-hosts. The programme was available worldwide, and broadcast on the Sports Tonight Live channel serving as alternative commentary to the BBC's Test Match Special which is only available in the United Kingdom. In December 2018 it was announced The Bugle would be leaving Radiotopia. It will commence at the following dates.You are invited to email your satirico-query to satirisethis@satiristforhire.com, including the date of the show you’ll be attending, In 2004 and 2005 he aligned with Andy Zaltzman to co-host Political Animal, with different acts playing out political material radio, the show eventually moved to BBC 4. He came to prominence in The Big and Daft comedy trio, BBC London radio series, three consecutive years of sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows and their own series for the BBC's PlayUK, Terrorville. [1] [8]. Rich has more ideas for terrorist atrocities and wonders if vitamin supplements might be the key to bringing down an aeroplane. He hosts The Mash Report on BBC Two, Hello America on Quibi and has hosted BBC Radio 4 Extra's topical comedy show Newsjack, the Comedy Central series Joel & Nish vs The World and the BBC Radio 4 programme The News Quiz. [10]. : And 53 Other Indispensable Questions for the Credit Crunched, was published. Focusing on global news stories, the show was launched shortly after John Oliver's move to New York to work on The Daily Show, allowing Oliver and Andy Zaltzman to continue a partnership that had previously enjoyed success with Political Animal and The Department. Also featuring Rory Bremner and Bridget Christie, the show contained stand-up and sketches focusing on the last 10 years. Description: Every week throughout summer 2016, Andy Zaltzman and guests from the Guardian and the world of comedy give their take on everything from the Rio Olympics to the Redneck Games, the Tour de France to the Toe Wrestling World Championships, and Wimbledon to the Wife Carrying Festival. In 2012 Test Match Sofa was taken over by The Cricketer magazine. The first set of new co-hosts included Wyatt Cenac (US), Hari Kondabolu (US), Tiff Stevenson (UK), Nish Kumar (UK), Alice Fraser (Australia), Anuvab Pal (India), Tom Ballard (Australia), and Helen Zaltzman (UK). In December, 2014 Andy performed at the Lord’s Taverners charity Christmas lunch without incident. His father Jim Oliver was a social worker and school headmaster and his mother Carole was a music teacher.John attended Mark Rutherford School in Bedford. After about a year, Oliver had become famous and that he became a regular guest on Mock the Week. He came to wider attention for his work in the US on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as its senior British correspondent from 2006 to 2013. Oliver is also credited for being the co-host with Andy Zaltzman for the satirical comedy podcast The Bugle. From 10 June 2016 Andy is hosting Zaltzman's Summer of Sport podcast published by The Guardian. Andy Zaltzman originally named his daughter after the former Kent Cricket Captain Colin Cowdrey, before his wife insisted that she be named after a rugby player instead. It features live comedy shows, filmed in July 2012 at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh, and behind-the-scenes interviews. Danielle Ward is a British stand-up comedian and writer. In 2001, Oliver previously appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [6], In 2011, Zaltzman appeared as a guest stand-up comic on Russell Howard's Good News Extra. Welcome to 2021, the short-awaited sequel to the one-star-at-best 2020. The News Quiz is a British topical panel game broadcast on BBC Radio 4. He has worked extensively with John Oliver and their work together includes Political Animal , The Department , and The Bugle . In 2016 Zaltzman became the scorer for Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 on the Sri Lankan tour of England. In February 2013 she was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the United Kingdom by Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and in the same year married fellow comedian Gary Delaney. He has a degree in Classics from University College, Oxford. [17], Zaltzman was a regular co-host, along with comedians Al Murray and Rebecca Front of the satirical news programme 7 Day Sunday (also broadcast as 7 Day Saturday). Helen Zaltzman is an English podcaster, broadcaster and writer. The show had been running on BBC Radio 5 Live since starting in January 2010.[18]. Andrew Zaltzman (born 6 October 1974) is a British comedian and author who largely deals in political and sport-related material. Richard Ian Boldsworth, previously known under the pseudonym Ray Peacock, is a comic performer, best known for The ParaPod, The Peacock and Gamble Podcast and the Ray Peacock Podcast. It was only in 1999 that my future wife persuaded me to take it up seriously again. [5]. On the movies side, he is noted for appearing in The Smurfs (2011) and its further sequel. Producer Chris Skinner remained on the show along with Zaltzman and a rotating group of co-hosts. John Oliver was born on April 23, 1977 in Birmingham, England as John William Oliver. [9], Zaltzman and John Oliver gained their first big break when they teamed up with the multi-Perrier Award nominated Chris Addison on The Department, a short-running radio show based on the premise that Chris, Andy and John, were a three-man organisation brainstorming to solve society's problems.[10]. They have two children. [12] In 2016 the podcast relaunched and became a member of the Radiotopia podcast network. While at university, Zaltzman was sports editor for The Oxford Student . It was initially produced independently and distributed by TimesOnline before becoming independent of TimesOnline in 2011. "I wouldn't do that," she replied angrily. From 10 June 2016 Andy is hosting Zaltzman's Summer of Sport podcast published by The Guardian. Catherine Bohart is an Irish stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in England. PunHub 'Bringing you HD original puns from hot amateurs.' Her first book, How to Be Champion, was released in 2017, and Millican has performed on various tours mainly throughout the United Kingdom over the years. Zaltzman also appeared in a late-night show with fellow stand-ups Daniel Kitson, David O'Doherty, and Alun Cochrane entitled The Honourable Men of Art, at The Stand in 2006 and 2008. Born in Hammersmith, west London, [2] Zaltzman is of Lithuanian Jewish ancestry. In 2013 he also contributed a review of that year's World Snooker Championship to BBC Television's regular coverage of the event. John Cornelius "Funky Stuff" Oliver is half of the superhuman duo (which also includes Andy "Pass Me The Zalt" Zaltzman) that is responsible for The Bugle, (default source of news worldwide).Oliver moved to New York city in the United States in 2006, and is therefore well placed to bring the news from the western side of the Atlantic to the Bugle. Zaltzman's blog covered the 2011 World Cup for Cricinfo, supported by a number of podcasts. Matthew Crosby is an English comedian and writer. And since then it has been a fantastic journey,” explains the 39-year-old comedian. Political Animal later transferred to BBC Radio 4. Led by frontman and comedian Alex Horne, the band mix music with comedy and specialise in comedy/spoof songs as well as performing a wide variety of genres including jazz. Twitter: @helenzaltzman Zaltzman is a huge fan of cricket and in November 2008 began a regular blog for Cricinfo, named "The Confectionery Stall" after a famous piece of commentary by Richie Benaud, where he described a shot by Ian Botham during his innings at the third Ashes Test Match at Headingley, in 1981 as having "gone straight into the Confectionery Stall and out again". Ask her about podcasting, or Serial. Political Animal later transferred to BBC Radio 4. In June 2016 Oliver left the show due to other commitments. I must be a huge fan of John Oliver, because the more I hear Andy Zaltzman, the more I hate him. Zaltzman delivered his son at home due to his wife entering labour suddenly. Zaltzman performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the first time in April 2007, winning the coveted Piece of Wood Award , given to the best show as voted for by other comedians. The show used to feature regular appearances by Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, a monologue by Marcus Brigstocke, and music by Mitch Benn, Pippa Evans or Adam Kay, but now features a much wider range of contributors. The speech was then animated by Triffic Films, with the voice of Blair played by Bremner. In 2016 Zaltzman became the scorer for Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 on the Sri Lankan tour of England. Bridget Louise Christie is an English stand-up comedian, actress and writer. Zaltzman's wife is a barrister and they have two children, a daughter born January 2007 and a son born December 2008. The show was officially re-launched on 24 October 2016. He then studied English at University of Cambridge’s Christ’s College and graduated in 1998. [22], Zaltzman played the host of The Bug podcast in 2020's Watch Dogs: Legion, alongside his Bugle co-host Alice Fraser - the show is highly satirical and takes direct inspiration from The Bugle in its approach and delivery. [19], In 2018, along with comedian and occasional The Bugle co-host Anuvab Pal, he wrote and performed in Empire-ical Evidence a look at the rise and fall of the British Empire produced for BBC Radio 4. He has a degree in Classics from University College, Oxford. Yes, she is Andy’s sister. podcasts. In 2004, Zaltzman began – initially with John Oliver – hosting Political Animal , a stand-up show in which different acts perform political-themed material; Zaltzman has hosted solo since 2006. andy name puns andy zaltzman puns andy dalton puns andy zaltzman dog puns andy carroll puns andy robertson puns andy bernard puns funny candy puns Please note that this site uses cookies to personalise content and adverts, to provide social media features, and to analyse web traffic. Our scorer Andy Zaltzman was rather appropriately providing key numbers from his 'Stats shed' at home. The Alternative Comedy Experience is a stand-up comedy show that premiered on 5 February 2013 on the Comedy Central channel in the UK. He is the son of South African sculptor Zack Zaltzman and is the older brother of Helen Zaltzman, of The Allusionist and Answer Me This! Tickets are still available for the 9pm show on March 25, $25, comedystore.com.au. Alice Fraser is an Australian comedian, writer, podcaster, and actress. Edward Stephenson Jamison Gamble is an English comedian, known for co-presenting The Peacock and Gamble Podcast and his regular appearances on Mock the Week. "Bugle podcast - Bonus Bugle Satirist for Hire #2", "Russell Howard interview – 'That's me and the Fringe done, "Andy Zaltzman on the World Snooker Championships 2013", "Andy Zaltzman: Satirist for Hire (Review)", "Avalon Entertainment Limited – Andy Zaltzman Profile", "DOES ANYTHING EAT BANKERS? I get my regular dosage of John Oliver human from the Times Online’s “Bugle” podcast featuring John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman. Oliver started his career as a stand-up comedian in the United Kingdom. Born in Hammersmith, west London,[2] Zaltzman is of Lithuanian Jewish ancestry. Zaltzman hopes “to bring a bit of inventiveness” to the show, he tells me on the phone from south London, where he lives with his barrister wife and two children, 11 and 13. In June 2016 Oliver left the show due to other commitments. In college, Oliver was a member and later the VP of a student comedy troupe at the university called Cambridge Footlights. (also on Facebook, Instagram). Zaltzman, who lives in London with his wife Miranda and the children, was speaking before heading to our shores to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival – where he is currently performing – and the Sydney Comedy Festival, which opens on April 24. 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