08/09/2014
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Philip Hensher, Dave Gorman, Libby Purves and Michael Rosen. From September 2014.
Quote ... Unquote, the popular quotations quiz, returns for its 50th series.
In almost forty years, Nigel Rees has been joined by writers, actors, musicians, scientists and various comedy types. Kenneth Williams, Judi Dench, PD James, Larry Adler, Ian McKellen, Peter Cook, Kingsley Amis, Peter Ustinov... have all graced the Quote Unquote stage.
Join Nigel as he quizzes a host of celebrity guests on the origins of sayings and well-known quotes, and gets the famous panel to share their favourite anecdotes.
Episode 5
Comedian and writer Dave Gorman
Novelist and journalist Philip Hensher
Presenter, critic and author Libby Purves
Writer, poet and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen
Presenter ... Nigel Rees
Producer ... Carl Cooper.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nigel Rees |
| Panellist | Dave Gorman |
| Panellist | Philip Hensher |
| Panellist | Libby Purves |
| Panellist | Michael Rosen |
| Reader | Peter Jefferson |
| Producer | Carl Cooper |
Broadcasts
Mon 8 Sep 2014 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sat 13 Sep 2014 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 20 Mar 2017 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 20 Mar 2017 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 Mar 2017 04:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
The Great Quote Unquote Quiz
Ten questions to test your knowledge of famous quotes.
Nigel Rees selects 40 favourite quotes
Celebrating Quote... Unquote's 40th anniversary.
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