52 James Acaster: Anarchist Of Quiz

Welcome to this latest episode of Fingers on Buzzers and today Lucy and Jenny welcome comedian, James Acaster to the show! James is no stranger to a TV quiz, having appeared on the re-booted Blockbusters, deciding to leave learning the rules until he actually played the game, as you'll hear for yourself. We also go through James' appearance on Pointless Celebrities alongside fellow comic, Joel Dommett when the pair caused anarchy on set and James continues to prove he's the wild-card of quiz as he brings some shocking revelations about the quality of those Pointless podiums - what you will hear will shock you!We also get to hear from lovely listener Nikki, who brings us a thrilling tale of pub quiz dead-heat and also provides an heirloom quiz for our hosts.As always play along at home!Don't forget to come and see Lucy and Jenny LIVE at The Clapham Grand on Monday 26th October. Not only are the ladies recording a live edition of FOB, with very special guest Zoe Lyons, but they are also hosting a quiz night with a difference, with some amazing prizes up for grabs!For full info and tickets, visit claphamgrand.com - see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fingers on Buzzers is brought to you by comedian and keen amateur quizzer Lucy Porter, alongside The Chase's very own Jenny Ryan. Whether you’re a Pointless armchair aficionado, nostalgic for the days of Going for Gold, or a bona fide Mastermind, this is the podcast for you.  Jenny and Lucy speak to a host of people who work behind the scenes of our favourite TV quiz shows, including James Harkin (QI), Roger Tilling (the ‘Voice’ of University Challenge) and Jenny Hawker (Only Connect); plus we hear from epic winners and losers of quiz shows past and present, from Bullseye and Blockbusters to Britain's Brightest Family and everything in between.  Lucy and Jenny will also discuss the BIG issues including the etiquette of pub quizzing, new quizzing technology and how questions have changed with the times. All the BIG questions will be asked (and answered.) What IS the difference between quiz shows and game shows? With the help of experts and enthusiasts alike, Jenny and Lucy get to the bottom of that and much, much more besides. There's also plenty of opportunities to play-along, as week-by-week Jenny coaches plucky layperson Lucy on the ‘quiz syllabus’, and in-turn Lucy tests the mettle of general knowledge guru Jenny with a weekly pop-quiz.  Whether you're an Only Connect know-it-all, still dine-out on your Fifteen To One appearance from 1993, or only indulge in Trivial Pursuits on December 25th, this podcast is for you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.