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 (8)
1. Jack Dee, Peter Serafinowicz, Bob Marshall-Andrews MP
Aired 18 April 2008 • 30 min
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Peter Serafinowicz and Bob Marshall-Andrews MP.
2. Julian Clary, Ed Byrne, Andrew Neil
Aired 25 April 2008 • 30 min
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Hislop, joined by guest host Julian Clary and panellists Ed Byrne and Andrew Neil.
3. Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke
Aired 2 May 2008 • 30 min
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guest host Brian Blessed and panellists Alan Duncan MP and Marcus Brigstocke.
4. Bill Bailey, Nick Robinson, Reginald D Hunter
Aired 9 May 2008 • 30 min
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey and panellists Nick Robinson and Reginald D Hunter.
5. Kirsty Young, Frankie Boyle, Charlie Higson
Aired 16 May 2008 • 30 min
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Frankie Boyle and Charlie Higson.
6. Lee Mack, John O'Farrell, Shami Chakrabarti
Aired 23 May 2008 • 30 min
Lee Mack guest hosts the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panelists John O'Farrell and Shami Chakrabarti.
7. Alexander Armstrong, Michael McIntyre, Clare Balding
Aired 30 May 2008 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Michael McIntyre and Clare Balding.
8. Jeremy Clarkson, Ian McMillan, Kate Silverton
Aired 6 June 2008 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Featuring guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Ian McMillan and Kate Silverton.