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 (10)
1. Fern Britton, Tom Bradby, Mark Steel
Aired 17 October 2008 • 30 min
The return of the popular news quiz sees regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guest host Fern Britton and guest panellists Tom Bradby and Mark Steel.
2. Alexander Armstrong, Kevin Maguire, Frank Skinner
Aired 24 October 2008 • 30 min
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Frank Skinner.
3. Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison
Aired 31 October 2008 • 30 min
Tom Baker hosts the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists, including Chris Addison.
4. Jo Brand, Toby Young, Reginald D Hunter
Aired 7 November 2008 • 30 min
Satirical news quiz. Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest panellists Toby Young and Reginald D Hunter and guest host Jo Brand.
5. Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Quentin Letts
Aired 21 November 2008 • 30 min
Popular news quiz. Team captains Frank Skinner and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Miranda Hart and Quentin Letts.
6. Al Murray, Germaine Greer, Mark Watson
Aired 28 November 2008 • 30 min
Popular news quiz featuring team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, joined by guest host Al Murray and guest panellists Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.
7. David Mitchell, Andy Hamilton, Sarah Millican
Aired 5 December 2008 • 30 min
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined for another edition of the popular news quiz by guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sarah Millican.
8. Jerry Springer, Ken Livingstone, Katy Brand
Aired 12 December 2008 • 30 min
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London, and comedienne Katy Brand joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest presenter Jerry Springer.
9. Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne
Aired 19 December 2008 • 30 min
Another edition of the popular news quiz with guest panellists joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest host Jeremy Clarkson.
10. Christmas 2008
Aired 24 December 2008 • 30 min
Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists for a festive edition of the topical panel show.