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, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Charlie Brooker, Arlene Phillips
Episode 2
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Grayson Perry and Ed Byrne.
Guest stars Ed Byrne, David Mitchell, Grayson Perry
Episode 3
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.
Guest stars Andrew Neil, Mark Steel, Miranda Hart
Episode 4
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Ross Noble.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Kevin Maguire, Kirsty Young
Episode 5
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.
Guest stars Jack Dee, Rebecca Front, Marcus Brigstocke
Episode 6
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jimmy Carr and Bob Crow.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Jimmy Carr, Bob Crow
Episode 7
The popular news with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists, journalist and writer Quentin Letts and comedian and BBC 6Music presenter Jon Richardson.
Guest stars Quentin Letts, Jon Richardson, Jo Brand
Episode 8
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Dominic West and guest panellists James May and Reginald D Hunter.
Guest stars Reginald D. Hunter, James May, Dominic West
Episode 9
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey and guest panellists Charles Kennedy MP and comedian Mark Watson.
Guest stars Bill Bailey, Mark Watson, Charles Kennedy
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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