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 satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Suzanne Evans and Henning Wehn.
Guest stars Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn, Suzanne Evans
Episode 2
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tracey Ullman and guest panellists the Rev Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.
Guest stars Richard Coles, Tracey Ullman, Clive Myrie
Episode 3
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Romesh Ranganathan and Eddie Izzard.
Guest stars Suzy Eddie Izzard, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Romesh Ranganathan
Episode 4
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Diane Morgan and Nick Hewer.
Guest stars Jo Brand, Nick Hewer, Diane Morgan
Episode 5
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and guest panellists Phil Wang and Janet Street-Porter.
Guest stars David Tennant, Janet Street-Porter, Phil Wang
Episode 6
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle, and guest panellists Julia Hartley-Brewer and Adil Ray.
Guest stars Adil Ray, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Frankie Boyle
Episode 7
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellists Samira Ahmed and Ross Noble.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Samira Ahmed, Gary Lineker
Episode 8
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Gyles Brandreth.
Guest stars Gyles Brandreth, Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan
Episode 9
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jason Manford and Jess Phillips MP.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Jason Manford, Jess Phillips
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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