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 Nick Clegg and guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty.
Guest stars Kevin Bridges, Roisin Conaty, Nick Clegg
Episode 2
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Henning Wehn.
Guest stars Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn, Ruth Davidson
Episode 3
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.
Guest stars Tim Farron, Chris Kamara, Jo Brand
Episode 4
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.
Guest stars Rose Matafeo, David Mitchell, Chris Bryant
Episode 5
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Tim Loughton.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Tim Loughton, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Episode 6
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Rich Hall and Maureen Lipman.
Guest stars Rich Hall, Maureen Lipman, Charlie Brooker
Episode 7
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jess Phillips MP and Nish Kumar.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Nish Kumar, Jess Phillips
Episode 8
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tom Hollander and guest panellists Hal Cruttenden and Suzanne Evans.
Guest stars Hal Cruttenden, Suzanne Evans, Tom Hollander
Episode 9
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists Adil Ray and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
Guest stars Adil Ray, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Mel Giedroyc
Episode 10
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellist Jon Richardson.
Guest stars Jon Richardson, Gary Lineker
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
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