Fingers on Buzzers: A Celebration of the Great British Quiz (British History Gifts)

by Lucy Porter, Jenny Ryan

Overview

Dive into the captivating world of British history shows with Fingers on Buzzers.

Whether you're a Pointless armchair aficionado, nostalgic for the days of Going for Gold, or a bona fide Mastermind, this funny trivia book is perfect for you!

British history through quizzes. Authored by Lucy Porter and Jenny Ryan, the dynamic duo behind the popular podcast "Fingers on Buzzers," this funny trivia book takes readers on a kaleidoscopic journey through the history of British quiz shows. From the early days of TV quizzes to the contemporary pub quiz craze, Fingers on Buzzers is packed with fun trivia, pop quizzes for the whole family, and fascinating insights on great Britain.

Dive into British History. Fingers on Buzzers features exclusive contributions from quiz legends such as James Harkin from QI, Roger Tilling, the voice of UniversityChallenge, and big names like Richard Osman and the hosts of No Such Thing as a Fish. The book also includes insights from behind the scenes of your favorite TV quiz shows, making it a treasure trove for trivia lovers and the perfect present for history buffs.

Inside, you’ll find:

• An interactive and nostalgic celebration of the UK's beloved quiz culture.
• A timeless comprehensive guide to the Great British quiz.
• A perfect blend of entertainment and education in a book filled with important events in history and trivia.

If you liked What If? 2, The Very British Problems Quiz Book, or The Story Behind, you’ll love Fingers on Buzzers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684816613
Publisher:	Mango Media
Publication date:	08/13/2024
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

With twelve Edinburgh Festival shows and national tours to her name, Lucy Porter has also written sitcoms and stand-up specials for Radio 4 and appeared on TV quizcoms such as The News Quiz, Have I Got News For You and QI to name a few. It was no surprise when she began wiping the floor with the competition in celebrity versions of some of the UK's biggest TV quizzes, including The Weakest Link, Mastermind, and of course, The Chase, where sadly she didn't play against Jenny. Lucy Porter lives in London with her husband, comedian Justin Edwards, and their children.

Jenny Ryan is best known as one of the resident elite quizzers on the multiple award-winning ITV teatime quiz show The Chase, but that's only the beginning of her talents. A finalist on The X-Factor: Celebrity in 2019, she has the voice of a Broadway diva, and the smarts to be a guest on shows ranging from Saturday Night Takeaway to Would I Lie To You? She's seen all sides of the quiz show business, from early days as a question writer on The Weakest Link, a stint as one of the Elves on QI, to getting her break in front of the cameras (and Bradley Walsh) as 'The Vixen' in 2014. Away from the glamour of the small screen, she quizzes in leagues in London and her native Bolton and plays and sings in a ukulele band.