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 celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Ross Noble and Robert Harris.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Robert Harris, Kirsty Young
Episode 2
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop continue to entertain in the classic news quiz. With guest panellists Ed Byrne and Bob Marshall-Andrews.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Bob Marshall-Andrews, Ed Byrne
Episode 3
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Omid Djalili guest hosts with guest panellists Julian Fellowes and Danny Baker.
Guest stars Danny Baker, Julian Fellowes, Omid Djalili
Episode 4
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Jo Brand
Episode 5
Michael Aspel hosts the topical comedy quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest panellists Sara Cox and Reginald D Hunter.
Guest stars Michael Aspel, Sara Cox, Reginald D. Hunter
Episode 6
Comedy quiz show, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ann Widdecombe MP and guest panellists Alex James and Jimmy Carr.
Guest stars Jimmy Carr, Alex James, Ann Widdecombe
Episode 7
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Clive Anderson and guest panellists Will Self and Chris Addison.
Guest stars Will Self, Chris Addison, Clive Anderson
Episode 8
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Jack Dee. Panelists include Charlie Brooker and Russell Brand.
Guest stars Jack Dee, Russell Brand, Charlie Brooker
Episode 9
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Richard Madeley.
Guest stars Stephen K. Amos, Richard Madeley, Lauren Laverne
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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