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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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 return of the popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by special guest host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Katy Brand and Alan Duncan MP.
Guest stars Frank Skinner, Alan Duncan, Katy Brand
Episode 2
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Chris Addison and Janet Street-Porter.
Guest stars Damian Lewis, Janet Street-Porter, Alan Duncan
Episode 3
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Clare Balding and Fred Macaulay.
Guest stars Fred MacAulay, Jack Dee, Clare Balding
Episode 4
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Rolf Harris and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Julia Hartley Brewer.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Rolf Harris
Episode 5
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Stuart Maconie.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Reginald D. Hunter, Stuart Maconie
Episode 6
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Andrew Maxwell and Rev Richard Coles.
Guest stars David Mitchell, Richard Coles, Andrew Maxwell
Episode 7
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ruth Jones and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield.
Guest stars Clive Anderson, Jo Caulfield, Ruth Jones
Episode 8
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Guest stars Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Lee Mack, Shaparak Khorsandi
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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