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The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show: Stephen Fry, Liz Carr and Jay's Virtual Radio Quiz

Stephen Fry, Liz Carr and Jay's Virtual Radio Quiz

BBC Radio 2 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Stephen Fry, Liz Carr and Jay's Virtual Radio Quiz

Stephen Fry chats to Zoe about his book 'Troy' plus actor and comedian Liz Carr.

Stephen Fry chats to Zoe about his new book 'Troy' and Liz Carr discusses her appearance on 'Who Do You Think You Are?' Plus Jay's Virtual Radio Quiz returns for another edition.

Stephen Fry chats to Zoe about 'Troy, the third book in his bestselling series about Greek myths, which follows on from 'Mythos' and 'Heroes'. Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in 'A Bit of Fry and Laurie' and 'Jeeves and Wooster', and was unforgettable as General Melchett in 'Blackadder'. He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. 

Comedian, disability activist, actor and presenter Liz Carr tells Zoe all about her appearance on 'Who Do You Think You Are?' and the discoveries she made on the programme. On taking part in the show Liz said: "I wanted to do the show whilst my mum was still alive. That's the real truth. I wanted to do the show for her as she has been trying to find answers to her ancestry questions for so long and has involved anybody in the family who will listen!". Liz started off her career as a comic before moving into broadcasting and acting and she most recently appeared as Clarissa Mullery in 'Silent Witness'.

Plus Jay's Virtual Radio Quiz returns for another edition where the team are challenged to find out just who has the best general knowledge amongst them. 

Along with Tina Daheley on news, Richie Anderson on travel and Mike Williams on sport, she and the team have the best start to your morning. With celeb guests, quizzes, headlines, tunes chosen by listeners, and more music than you can shake a glitterball at!

There's also a daily Pause For Thought from Sheridan Voysey and listeners on the line, as Zoe entertains the nation with fun for the family!

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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