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
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Grace Dent and Miles Jupp.
Guest stars Miles Jupp, Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent
Episode 2
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.
Guest stars Graham Linehan, Jo Brand, Humphrey Ker
Episode 3
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists including Susan Calman.
Guest stars Damian Lewis, Susan Calman, Chris Packham
Episode 4
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists including Nancy Dell'Olio and Kevin Bridges.
Guest stars Jeremy Clarkson, Kevin Bridges, Nancy Dell'Olio
Episode 5
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Nadine Dorries MP and Reginald D Hunter.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Reginald D. Hunter, Nadine Dorries
Episode 6
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kathy Burke and guest panellists Ken Livingstone and Joe Wilkinson.
Guest stars Ken Livingstone, Joe Wilkinson, Kathy Burke
Episode 7
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host William Shatner and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Andy Hamilton.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Charlie Brooker, William Shatner
Episode 8
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alastair Campbell and guest panellists.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Nick Hewer, Alastair Campbell
Episode 9
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Greg Davies.
Guest stars Victoria Coren Mitchell, Greg Davies, Kirsty Young
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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