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
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Richard Osman and Camilla Long.
Guest stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Osman, Camilla Long
Episode 2
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Diane Abbott MP and Nish Kumar.
Guest stars Diane Abbott, Charlie Brooker, Nish Kumar
Episode 3
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Sadiq Khan.
Guest stars Roisin Conaty, Sadiq Khan, Sue Perkins
Episode 4
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Michael Sheen and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Jon Richardson.
Guest stars Jon Richardson, Michael Sheen, Ruth Davidson
Episode 5
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and guest panellists Grayson Perry and Katherine Ryan.
Guest stars David Tennant, Grayson Perry, Katherine Ryan
Episode 6
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kathy Burke and guest panellists Cathy Newman and Ross Noble.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Cathy Newman, Kathy Burke
Episode 7
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Hal Cruttenden and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Guest stars Jacob Rees-Mogg, Hal Cruttenden, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Episode 8
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron and Josh Widdicombe.
Guest stars Tim Farron, Jo Brand, Josh Widdicombe
Episode 9
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Alex Salmond, Sara Pascoe
Episode 10
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Andy Hamilton.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, David Mitchell, Kirsty Wark
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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Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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