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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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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
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman and Camilla Long in a new series of the long-running topical news quiz.
Guest stars Richard Osman, Camilla Long, Patrick Stewart
Episode 2
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Robert Peston and Jon Richardson.
Guest stars Jon Richardson, Robert Peston, Kirsty Young
Episode 3
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Andy Hamilton, Sara Pascoe
Episode 4
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Harewood and guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Josh Widdicombe.
Guest stars Josh Widdicombe, Kirsty Wark, David Harewood
Episode 5
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.
Guest stars Gyles Brandreth, Cariad Lloyd, Frankie Boyle
Episode 6
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.
Guest stars Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn, Ed Balls
Episode 7
The popular satirical news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.
Guest stars Adam Boulton, Richard Coles, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Episode 8
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Alan Johnson and Ross Noble.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Jo Brand, Alan Johnson
Episode 9
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.
Guest stars Adil Ray, Phil Wang, Angela Eagle
Episode information updated Sep 11, 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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