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
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Peter Serafinowicz and Bob Marshall-Andrews MP.
Guest stars Peter Serafinowicz, Jack Dee, Bob Marshall-Andrews
Episode 2
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Hislop, joined by guest host Julian Clary and panellists Ed Byrne and Andrew Neil.
Guest stars Andrew Neil, Julian Clary, Ed Byrne
Episode 3
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guest host Brian Blessed and panellists Alan Duncan MP and Marcus Brigstocke.
Guest stars Marcus Brigstocke, Alan Duncan, Brian Blessed
Episode 4
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey and panellists Nick Robinson and Reginald D Hunter.
Guest stars Bill Bailey, Nick Robinson, Reginald D. Hunter
Episode 5
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Frankie Boyle and Charlie Higson.
Guest stars Frankie Boyle, Charlie Higson, Kirsty Young
Episode 6
Lee Mack guest hosts the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panelists John O'Farrell and Shami Chakrabarti.
Guest stars John O'Farrell, Shami Chakrabarti, Lee Mack
Episode 7
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Michael McIntyre and Clare Balding.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Clare Balding, Michael McIntyre
Episode 8
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Featuring guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Ian McMillan and Kate Silverton.
Guest stars Jeremy Clarkson, Ian McMillan, Kate Silverton
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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