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Andy Zaltzman is a British comedian and sports commentator renowned for his distinctive blend of political satire, sports analysis, and inventive use of statistics that have cemented his place as a distinctive voice in British comedy and broadcasting.

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The Andy Zaltzman Collection

Tea Towel: Cricket World Cup Final, England v New Zealand, Lord's, 2019. Andy Zaltzman

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A printed tea towel of Andy Zaltzman's scorecard from the Cricket World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's in 2019. The tea towel ...

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Career Moments

  • Zaltzman debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1999, where he was a finalist in the "So You Think You're Funny" new act competition.
  • His 2001 show, "Andy Zaltzman versus the Dog of Doom," earned a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Perrier Comedy Awards.
  • Zaltzman launched the political stand-up show "Political Animal" in 2004, initially alongside John Oliver, and later as a solo host.

Broadcasting

  • A familiar voice on BBC Radio 4, Zaltzman has been the host of "The News Quiz" since 2021.
  • Co-hosts "The Bugle," a popular topical podcast he started in 2007 with John Oliver.
  • Brings humour and statistical insight as the statistician for BBC's "Test Match Special."

Writing and Performance

For a decade, he wrote a humorous, stats-driven cricket blog for ESPNcricinfo.

Zaltzman continues to perform live comedy, with recent tours including "The Zaltgeist."

Style and Approach

Zaltzman is famous for his clever use of statistics and blending of real facts with absurd exaggerations in his comedy.