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
Victoria Coren Mitchell is the presenter, with guest panellists actress Sheila Hancock and actor and comedian Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Sheila Hancock, Miles Jupp, Victoria Coren Mitchell
Episode 2
Steph McGovern is presenter, with guest panellists actor Stephen Mangan and broadcaster Salma Shah joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Steph McGovern, Stephen Mangan, Salma Shah
Episode 3
Alexander Armstrong is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Ross Noble and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Ross Noble, Helen Lewis
Episode 4
Adil Ray is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Julian Clary and journalist Sophy Ridge joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Adil Ray, Julian Clary, Sophy Ridge
Episode 5
Jason Manford is presenter, with guest panellists Louise Haigh MP and comedienne Laura Smyth joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Jason Manford, Louise Haigh, Laura Smyth
Episode 6
Katherine Ryan is presenter, with guest panellists Lewis Goodall and comedienne Maisie Adam joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Maisie Adam, Katherine Ryan, Lewis Goodall
Episode 7
Gabby Logan is host, with guest panellists comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Cathy Newman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Gabby Logan, Nish Kumar, Cathy Newman
Episode 8
Richard Ayoade is host, with guest panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Bella Hull joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman, Bella Hull
Episode 9
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists Rev. Richard Coles and comedian Finlay Christie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Hannah Fry, Finlay Christie, Richard Coles
Episode 10
Martin Clunes is host, with guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Phil Wang, Janet Street-Porter
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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Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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