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
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong, as well as guest panellists Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Roisin Conaty, James O'Brien
Episode 2
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Andy Hamilton, Isabel Hardman
Episode 3
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes, as well as guest panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Jon Richardson, Kirsty Wark
Episode 4
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.
Guest stars Armando Iannucci, Rhod Gilbert, Lucy Prebble
Episode 5
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.
Guest stars Quentin Letts, Miles Jupp, Jo Brand
Episode 6
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Henry Blofeld.
Guest stars Sara Pascoe, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Henry Blofeld
Episode 7
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Jo Caulfield, Stephen Mangan, Steph McGovern
Episode 8
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and panellists Richard Osman and Desiree Burch.
Guest stars Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan, Desiree Burch
Episode 9
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Sathnam Sanghera.
Guest stars Hal Cruttenden, Mel Giedroyc, Sathnam Sanghera
Episode 10
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.
Guest stars David Tennant, Joe Wilkinson, Angela Rayner
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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