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The Book Quiz

2007•30m
Reality

The Book Quiz is a literary panel show. The first series, broadcast in 2007, was hosted by David Baddiel with a second 2008 series was hosted by Kirsty Wark.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 17, 2007

Last Aired

April 6, 2009

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Series 1, Episode 1
Air date: 2007-07-17
E2
Series 1, Episode 2
Air date: 2007-07-24
E3
Series 1, Episode 3
Air date: 2007-07-31
E4
Series 1, Episode 4
Air date: 2007-08-07
E5
Series 1, Episode 5
Air date: 2007-08-14

Cast

Kirsty Wark

Kirsty Wark

David Baddiel

David Baddiel

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