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
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.
Guest stars Jack Dee, Jon Richardson, Caroline Wyatt
Episode 2
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Bob Ainsworth and Kevin Bridges.
Guest stars Kevin Bridges, Stephen Mangan, Bob Ainsworth
Episode 3
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe.
Guest stars Marcus Brigstocke, Rhod Gilbert, Louise Mensch
Episode 4
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Ross Noble.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Ross Noble, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Episode 5
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode and guest panelists Samira Ahmed and Richard Herring.
Guest stars Richard Herring, Gregg Wallace, John Torode, Samira Ahmed
Episode 6
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alan Johnson and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.
Guest stars Miles Jupp, Alan Johnson, Graham Linehan
Episode 7
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Bill Bailey, and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
Guest stars Bill Bailey, Armando Iannucci, Jack Whitehall
Episode 8
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sharon Horgan, and guest panellists Richard Madeley and Joe Wilkinson.
Guest stars Richard Madeley, Joe Wilkinson, Sharon Horgan
Episode 9
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.
Guest stars Reginald D. Hunter, Jo Brand, Joanna Scanlan
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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