description Quote...Unquote Overview
"Quote... Unquote" is a British radio panel game that aired on BBC Radio 4 from 1976 to 2012. Hosted by writer and broadcaster Nigel Rees, the show challenged a panel of celebrity guests to identify, attribute, and discuss the origins of well-known literary quotations, proverbs, and phrases. The program followed a structured format where correct answers were rewarded with points, though the primary focus was on literary trivia and intellectual discussion.
It appealed to audiences interested in etymology, literature, and classic British radio panel shows.
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What do contestants actually do on "Quote... Unquote"?
The panel identifies who said a quotation, where it came from, and sometimes how the wording entered common use. The BBC Radio 4 format also covers proverbs, literary lines, film quotations, song lyrics, and comic catchphrases.
Who hosted "Quote... Unquote"?
Writer and broadcaster Nigel Rees devised the programme and chaired its episodes. He hosted the BBC Radio 4 panel game throughout its long run, beginning in 1976.
How many people were normally on the "Quote... Unquote" panel?
The usual format used three panellists answering in turn, although early editions used four. The guests were commonly writers, actors, musicians, broadcasters, or comedians.
Is "Quote... Unquote" only about famous literary quotations?
No. Its quotation pool also includes sayings from film and music, famous last words, epitaphs, proverbs, and recurring comic phrases.
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