Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

With the third millennium almost 2.5% complete, satirical comedian, Andy Zaltzman, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species… the human race.

In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What? Who? Where? and above all, Why?

Andy has brought his inventive brand of satirical comedy to BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz as chair since 2020 earning the show awards, critical acclaim and a growing listenership.

Andy is unquestionably amongst the very best of the one person list of satirical stand-up comedians who are also Professional Cricket Statisticians.

Since 2016, he has been a key member of the Test Match Special team, adding his distinctive blend of knowledge, expertise, humour and numerical inquisitiveness to the BBC’s legendary cricket broadcast.

'outright hilarious… beautifully formed.' Dominic Maxwell, The Times ★★★★

'Andy Zaltzman has revitalised the News Quiz… fizzes with a vitality and sense of fun that’s rare in such topical comedy warhorses.' Steve Bennett, Chortle

'The Bugle: Silliness and laughter…Zaltzman is a sharp writer and an excellent satirist who combines political observation with daft whimsy.' Fiona Sturges, Financial Times