About this season
Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects on the spur of the moment.
Episodes (6)
1. Linda Smith, Jeremy Hardy, John Oliver
Aired 5 June 2005 • 30 min
Regulars Rory Bremner, Frankie Boyle and Hugh Dennis are joined by guests Linda Smith, Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver for the topical quiz that mixes stand-up and improvisation. Hosted by Dara O'Briain.
2. Jo Brand, Andy Parsons, Mark Steel
Aired 12 June 2005 • 30 min
Topical comedy hosted by Dara O'Briain, mixing stand-up and improvisation. Regulars Rory Bremner, Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by guests Jo Brand, Mark Steel and Andy Parsons.
3. Jo Brand, Al Murray, John Oliver
Aired 19 June 2005 • 30 min
Topical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain with regulars Rory Bremner, Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle, and guests Jo Brand, John Oliver and Al Murray.
4. David Mitchell, Andy Parsons, Linda Smith
Aired 26 June 2005 • 30 min
Topical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain with regulars Rory Bremner, Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle joined by guests Linda Smith, David Mitchell and Andy Parsons.
5. John Oliver, Jo Brand, David Mitchell
Aired 3 July 2005 • 30 min
Topical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain with regulars Rory Bremner, Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle joined by guests John Oliver, Jo Brand and David Mitchell.
6. Clips Show - Best of Series 1
Aired 10 July 2005 • 30 min
Dara O'Briain presents a compilation of the best bits of the first series and some exclusive clips.