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
Return of the popular news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Clare Balding and panellists Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone.
Guest stars Ken Livingstone, Graham Linehan, Clare Balding
Episode 2
Satirical news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Richard Bacon and The Thick of It's Will Smith.
Guest stars Richard Bacon, Jo Brand, Will Smith
Episode 3
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Conrad Black.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Conrad Black
Episode 4
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Will Gompertz and Tony Law.
Guest stars Jeremy Clarkson, Will Gompertz, Tony Law
Episode 5
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Harry Shearer.
Guest stars Damian Lewis, Nigel Farage, Harry Shearer
Episode 6
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sir Roger Moore and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Johnson.
Guest stars Marcus Brigstocke, Roger Moore, Rachel Johnson
Episode 7
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Whitehall and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Baroness Trumpington.
Guest stars Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall, Baroness Trumpington
Episode 8
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Susan Calman and Janet Street-Porter.
Guest stars Janet Street-Porter, David Mitchell, Susan Calman
Episode 9
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Charlotte Church and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Richard Osman.
Guest stars Charlotte Church, Miles Jupp, Richard Osman
Episode 10
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Sara Cox and Andy Hamilton.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Sara Cox, Daniel Radcliffe
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
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Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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