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. Martin Clunes, Charlie Brooker, Arlene Phillips
Aired 16 October 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.
2. David Mitchell, Grayson Perry, Ed Byrne
Aired 23 October 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Grayson Perry and Ed Byrne.
3. Miranda Hart, Mark Steel, Andrew Neil
Aired 30 October 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.
4. Kirsty Young, Kevin Maguire, Ross Noble
Aired 6 November 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Ross Noble.
5. Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke, Rebecca Front
Aired 13 November 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.
6. Alexander Armstrong, Jimmy Carr, Bob Crow
Aired 27 November 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jimmy Carr and Bob Crow.
7. Jo Brand, Quentin Letts, Jon Richardson
Aired 4 December 2009 • 30 min
The popular news with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists, journalist and writer Quentin Letts and comedian and BBC 6Music presenter Jon Richardson.
8. Dominic West, James May, Reginald D Hunter
Aired 11 December 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Dominic West and guest panellists James May and Reginald D Hunter.
9. Bill Bailey, Charles Kennedy MP, Mark Watson
Aired 18 December 2009 • 30 min
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey and guest panellists Charles Kennedy MP and comedian Mark Watson.