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 Jennifer Saunders and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Peter Bone MP.
Guest stars Armando Iannucci, Peter Bone, Jennifer Saunders
Episode 2
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Tony Law and Nick Hewer.
Guest stars Nick Hewer, Tony Law, Sue Perkins
Episode 3
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson.
Guest stars Frank Skinner, Nick Robinson, Sara Pascoe
Episode 4
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Katherine Ryan and Janet Street-Porter.
Guest stars Janet Street-Porter, Katherine Ryan, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Episode 5
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Roisin Conaty.
Guest stars Damian Lewis, Andy Hamilton, Roisin Conaty
Episode 6
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.
Guest stars Jo Brand, Richard Osman, Caroline Lucas
Episode 7
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Sara Cox and Alan Johnson.
Guest stars Sara Cox, David Mitchell, Alan Johnson
Episode 8
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong, and panellists Josh Widdicombe and Germaine Greer.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Germaine Greer, Josh Widdicombe
Episode 9
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.
Guest stars Jack Dee, Mark Watson, Joan Bakewell
Episode 10
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes, and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Kirsty Wark.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Reginald D. Hunter, Kirsty Wark
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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