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18/08/2014

Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Philip Hensher, Dave Gorman, Libby Purves and Michael Rosen. From August 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 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.

Episode 2

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.

28 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Feb 2017 04:00

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 18 Aug 2014 15:00
  • Sat 23 Aug 2014 23:00
  • Mon 27 Feb 2017 09:00
  • Mon 27 Feb 2017 16:00
  • Tue 28 Feb 2017 04:00

The Great Quote Unquote Quiz

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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