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 (9)
1. Kirsty Young, Ross Noble, Robert Harris
Aired 12 October 2007 • 30 min
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Ross Noble and Robert Harris.
2. Alexander Armstrong, Ed Byrne, Bob Marshall-Andrews
Aired 19 October 2007 • 30 min
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop continue to entertain in the classic news quiz. With guest panellists Ed Byrne and Bob Marshall-Andrews.
3. Omid Djalili, Julian Fellowes, Danny Baker
Aired 26 October 2007 • 30 min
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Omid Djalili guest hosts with guest panellists Julian Fellowes and Danny Baker.
4. Jo Brand, Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer
Aired 2 November 2007 • 30 min
5. Michael Aspel, Sara Cox, Reginald D Hunter
Aired 9 November 2007 • 30 min
Michael Aspel hosts the topical comedy quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest panellists Sara Cox and Reginald D Hunter.
6. Ann Widdecombe MP, Alex James, Jimmy Carr
Aired 23 November 2007 • 30 min
Comedy quiz show, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ann Widdecombe MP and guest panellists Alex James and Jimmy Carr.
7. Clive Anderson, Will Self, Chris Addison
Aired 30 November 2007 • 30 min
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Clive Anderson and guest panellists Will Self and Chris Addison.
8. Jack Dee, Charlie Brooker, Russell Brand
Aired 7 December 2007 • 30 min
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Jack Dee. Panelists include Charlie Brooker and Russell Brand.
9. Richard Madeley, Lauren Laverne, Stephen K. Amos
Aired 14 December 2007 • 30 min
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Richard Madeley.