About this season
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.
Episodes (11)
1. David Thomas, Sandi Toksvig
Aired 4 October 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists David Thomas and Sandi Toksvig.
2. Alan Coren, Tony Slattery
Aired 11 October 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Alan Coren and Tony Slattery.
3. Rory McGrath, Tony Banks MP
Aired 18 October 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Rory McGrath and Tony Banks MP.
4. John Wells, Robert Harris
Aired 25 October 1991 • 30 min
5. Nick Hancock, Clare Short MP
Aired 1 November 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clare Short MP and Nick Hancock.
6. Michael White, Stephen Frost
Aired 8 November 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Michael White and Stephen Frost.
7. Trevor McDonald, Craig Ferguson
Aired 15 November 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Trevor McDonald and Craig Ferguson.
8. Richard Ingrams, Richard Littlejohn
Aired 22 November 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Richard Ingrams and Richard Littlejohn.
9. Jan Ravens, Martin Young
Aired 29 November 1991 • 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Jan Ravens and Martin Young.
10. Kevin Day, Edwina Currie MP
Aired 6 December 1991 • 30 min
11. Christmas Special - Clive Anderson, Harry Enfield
Aired 24 December 1991 • 30 min
Christmas Special: Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Harry Enfield.