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
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Josh Widdicombe, Naga Munchetty
Episode 2
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Nicky Morgan MP and Jon Richardson.
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Jon Richardson, Nicky Morgan
Episode 3
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Grace Dent and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Guest stars Jo Brand, Grace Dent, Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Episode 4
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Richard Osman and Joan Bakewell.
Guest stars Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Steph McGovern
Episode 5
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Janey Godley and Robert Rinder.
Guest stars Victoria Coren Mitchell, Janey Godley, Robert Rinder
Episode 6
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.
Guest stars David Tennant, Reginald D. Hunter, Lucy Prebble
Episode 7
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and panellists Andy Hamilton and Deborah Frances-White.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, David Mitchell, Deborah Frances-White
Episode 8
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.
Guest stars Grayson Perry, Matt Forde, Jennifer Saunders
Episode 9
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.
Guest stars Sara Pascoe, Danny Dyer, Judy Murray
Episode 10
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.
Guest stars Gary Lineker, Tom Allen, Ayesha Hazarika
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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