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
Clive Myrie guest hosts with writer and comedian Andy Hamilton and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Clive Myrie, Andy Hamilton, Helen Lewis
Episode 2
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts with comedian Ria Lina and Sunday Times journalist Tim Shipman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tim Shipman, Ria Lina
Episode 3
Guest host Jack Dee and panellists Nabil Abdulrashid and Hannah Fry join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Jack Dee, Nabil Abdul Rashid, Hannah Fry
Episode 4
Mel Giedroyc is guest host with writer and presenter Richard Osman and Observer columnist Sonia Sodha joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Richard Osman, Mel Giedroyc, Sonia Sodha
Episode 5
Jo Brand is guest host with panellists comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Jo Brand, Camilla Long, Susie McCabe
Episode 6
Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news. 2022
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Justin Webb
Episode 7
Guest host Anna Maxwell Martin and panellists comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster Steph McGovern join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Chris McCausland, Steph McGovern, Anna Maxwell Martin
Episode 8
Guest host Miles Jupp and panellists James May and Jess Phillips MP join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars James May, Jess Phillips, Miles Jupp
Episode 9
Guest host Jon Richardson and panellists writer and broadcaster Joan Bakewell and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Joan Bakewell, Phil Wang, Jon Richardson
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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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