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
Kevin Bridges is host, with guest panellists journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Helen Lewis, Chloe Petts, Kevin Bridges
Episode 2
Amol Rajan is host, with guest panellists, actor and comedian Miles Jupp and Dame Andrea Jenkyns, joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Miles Jupp, Amol Rajan, Andrea Jenkyns
Episode 3
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists, broadcaster Carol Vorderman and comedian Phil Wang, joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Carol Vorderman, Phil Wang, Hannah Fry
Episode 4
Charlie Brooker is host, with guest panellists artist Sir Grayson Perry and comedian Angela Barnes joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Grayson Perry, Charlie Brooker, Angela Barnes
Episode 5
Jo Brand is host, with panellists comedian Nabil Abdulrashid and journalist Tom Peck joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Jo Brand, Nabil Abdul Rashid, Tom Peck
Episode 6
Roy Wood Jnr is host, with panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Roisin Conaty joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Roisin Conaty, Richard Osman, Roy Wood Jr.
Episode 7
Lorraine Kelly is host, with panellists comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Matt Chorley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Maisie Adam, Matt Chorley, Lorraine Kelly
Episode 8
Victoria Coren Mitchell is host, with panellists broadcaster Stacey Dooley and writer and comedian Andy Hamilton joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Stacey Dooley
Episode 9
Mel Giedroyc is host, with panellists comedian Jamie MacDonald and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Mel Giedroyc, Jamie MacDonald, Anushka Asthana
Episode 10
Stephen Mangan is the host with panellists leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey and comedian Rachel Parris joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Stephen Mangan, Ed Davey, Rachel Parris
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
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