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 popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Kevin Bridges.
Guest stars Lee Mack, Kevin Bridges, Nigel Farage
Episode 2
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists including Richard Herring.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Richard Herring
Episode 3
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Robert Webb and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and David Threlfall.
Guest stars Marcus Brigstocke, Robert Webb, David Threlfall
Episode 4
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson, and guest panellists including Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Clarkson, Clare Balding
Episode 5
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand, and guest panellists Jon Richardson and Lembit Opik.
Guest stars Lembit Öpik, Jon Richardson, Jo Brand
Episode 6
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Chris Addison and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Chris Addison
Episode 7
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.
Guest stars Armando Iannucci, Eamonn Holmes, Robert Peston
Episode 8
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Bruce Forsyth, Laura Solon
Episode 9
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host John Prescott and guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.
Guest stars Penny Smith, John Prescott, John Bishop
Episode information updated Jul 25, 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 - Host
Ross NobleSelf
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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