TV series
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
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Episode 1
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news. Guest host is Gordon Ramsay. Andrew Neil and Peter Serafinowicz join captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Directed by Paul WheelerGuest stars Gordon Ramsay, Andrew Neil, Peter Serafinowicz
Episode 2
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with host Alistair McGowan, captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and panellists Fern Britton and Alan Duncan.
Directed by Paul WheelerGuest stars Alan Duncan, Fern Britton, Alistair McGowan
Episode 3
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest host Jeremy Bowen.
Directed by Paul WheelerGuest stars Fred MacAulay, Jeremy Bowen, June Sarpong
Episode 4
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Alexander Armstrong.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Ross Noble, Charlie Brooker
Episode 5
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news. Team captains are Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guests Neil Mullarkey and Dom Joly. Damien Lewis presents.
Guest stars Damian Lewis, Dom Joly, Neil Mullarkey
Episode 6
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, panellists Stewart Lee and Andy Hamilton and host Ronni Ancona.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Stewart Lee, Ronni Ancona
Episode 7
Comedy quiz show that grills contestants on the week's news, with guest host Ann Widdecombe, team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and panellists Danny Baker and Lucy Porter.
Guest stars Danny Baker, Lucy Porter, Ann Widdecombe
Episode 8
Guest stars Claudia Winkleman, Rob Brydon, Frankie Boyle
Episode 9
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on news stories, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Boris Johnson and panellists Emily Maitlis and Sue Perkins.
Guest stars Boris Johnson, Emily Maitlis, Sue Perkins
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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Angus DeaytonSelf - Host
Ian HislopSelf - Team Captain
Paul MertonSelf - Team Captain
Ken LivingstoneSelf
David TennantSelf - Host
Richard AyoadeSelf - Host
Alexander ArmstrongSelf
Ross NobleSelf - Guest Captain
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