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 Martin Clunes and panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Sara Pascoe, Layla Moran
Episode 2
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Rachel Johnson and Ross Noble, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Rachel Johnson, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Episode 3
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Camilla Long, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Miles Jupp, Camilla Long, Steph McGovern
Episode 4
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Zoe Lyons and Fintan O'Toole, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Jo Brand, Zoe Lyons, Fintan O'Toole
Episode 5
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and panellists Ivo Graham and Helen Lewis, all from the worlds ofcomedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Adil Ray, Helen Lewis, Ivo Graham
Episode 6
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and panellists Maisie Adam and Rory Stewart MP, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars David Mitchell, Maisie Adam, Rory Stewart
Episode 7
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Helen McCrory and panellists Andy Hamilton and Chris McCausland, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Chris McCausland, Helen McCrory
Episode 8
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Roisin Conaty and Brian Cox.
Guest stars Stephen Mangan, Roisin Conaty, Brian Cox
Episode 9
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Nicky Morgan and Jon Richardson, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Jon Richardson, Nicky Morgan
Episode 10
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and panellists Emma Barnett and Phil Wang.
Guest stars Charlie Brooker, Phil Wang, Emma Barnett
Episode information updated Sep 5, 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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