11/08/2014
4 Extra Debut. Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Chris Addison, Jim Al-Khalili, Katy Brand and John Campbell. From August 2014.
Radio 4's popular quotations programme 'Quote ... Unquote' 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 KcKellen, 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.
Presenter ... Nigel Rees
Producer ... Carl Cooper.
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Duration: 01:22
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nigel Rees |
| Panellist | Chris Addison |
| Panellist | Jim Al-Khalili |
| Panellist | Katy Brand |
| Panellist | John Campbell |
| Producer | Carl Cooper |
Broadcasts
Mon 11 Aug 201415:00BBC Radio 4- Sat 16 Aug 201423:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 20 Feb 201709:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 20 Feb 201716:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 Feb 201704:00BBC 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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