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 Jul 22, 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 returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Joan Bakewell and Richard Osman.
Guest stars Stephen Mangan, Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell
Episode 2
Brian Blessed, Bridget Christie, Ken Livingstone
Guest stars Ken Livingstone, Brian Blessed, Bridget Christie
Episode 3
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Warwick Davis and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth and Joe Wilkinson.
Guest stars Gyles Brandreth, Joe Wilkinson, Warwick Davis
Episode 4
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ray Winstone and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Camilla Long.
Guest stars Reginald D. Hunter, Ray Winstone, Camilla Long
Episode 5
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists the Reverend Richard Coles and Ross Noble.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Richard Coles, Mel Giedroyc
Episode 6
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Cooper Clarke and Michael Fabricant.
Guest stars Jo Brand, John Cooper Clarke, Michael Fabricant
Episode 7
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Robert Lindsay and guest panellists Deborah Meaden and Johnny Vegas.
Guest stars Robert Lindsay, Deborah Meaden, Johnny Vegas
Episode 8
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host and guest panellists Jacob Rees-Mogg and Josie Long.
Guest stars Jacob Rees-Mogg, Alexander Armstrong, Josie Long
Episode 9
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Matt Forde and Miles Jupp.
Guest stars Frank Skinner, Miles Jupp, Matt Forde
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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