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
Charlie Brooker is presenter, with guest panellists including actor and comedian Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Miles Jupp, Charlie Brooker, Charlotte Ivers
Episode 2
David Tennant is guest host with panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian and actress Lucy Beaumont joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars David Tennant, Richard Osman, Lucy Beaumont
Episode 3
Richard Ayoade is guest host, with panellists political commentator Marina Purkiss and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Phil Wang, Marina Purkiss
Episode 4
Alexander Armstrong is guest host, with panellists comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Camilla Long, Maisie Adam
Episode 5
Diane Morgan is guest host, with panellists comedian Desiree Burch and journalist Matt Chorley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Desiree Burch, Matt Chorley, Diane Morgan
Episode 6
Mel Giedroyc is guest host, with panellists comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Chris McCausland, Kirsty Wark, Mel Giedroyc
Episode 7
Steph McGovern is host, with guest panellists Carol Vorderman and Nabil Abdulrashid
Guest stars Carol Vorderman, Nabil Abdul Rashid, Steph McGovern
Episode 8
Hosted by Naga Munchetty with panellists Hugh Dennis and Ruth Davidson joining Ian and Paul
Guest stars Hugh Dennis, Ruth Davidson, Naga Munchetty
Episode 9
Harry Hill is guest host, with panellists comedian Jack Dee and journalist Zing Tsjeng joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Jack Dee, Harry Hill, Zing Tsjeng
Episode 10
Clive Myrie is guest host, with panellists actor Munya Chawawa and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Clive Myrie, Helen Lewis, Munya Chawawa
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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