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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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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
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Paxman and panellists Steph McGovern and Josh Widdicombe.
Guest stars Josh Widdicombe, Steph McGovern, Jeremy Paxman
Episode 2
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Richard Osman and Val McDermid.
Guest stars Richard Osman, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Val McDermid
Episode 3
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.
Guest stars Janet Street-Porter, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe
Episode 4
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tracey Ullman and panellists James Acaster and Beth Rigby, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars James Acaster, Tracey Ullman, Beth Rigby
Episode 5
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert and panellists Andy Hamilton and Baroness Warsi.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Rhod Gilbert, Sayeeda Warsi
Episode 6
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Jess Phillips, Sindhu Vee
Episode 7
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Robert Peston, Roisin Conaty
Episode 8
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Ross Noble and Mona Chalabi.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Jo Brand, Mona Chalabi
Episode 9
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Lucy Prebble and Henning Wehn.
Guest stars Frank Skinner, Henning Wehn, Lucy Prebble
Episode information updated Sep 8, 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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