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. Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan
Aired 14 October 2011 • 30 min
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Graham Linehan.
2. Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch
Aired 21 October 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch.
3. Lee Mack, Ross Noble
Aired 28 October 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists including Ross Noble.
4. Stephen Mangan, Greg Davies, Grace Dent
Aired 4 November 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host and guest panellists including stand-up comedian and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.
5. David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton
Aired 11 November 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton.
6. Dan Stevens, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp
Aired 25 November 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Dan Stevens and guest panellists Susan Calman and Miles Jupp.
7. Kirsty Young, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke
Aired 2 December 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth and Marcus Brigstocke.
8. Miranda Hart, Reginald D Hunter, Tom Watson
Aired 9 December 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Tom Watson.
9. Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall
10.0Aired 16 December 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.
10. Christmas Special
10.0Aired 23 December 2011 • 30 min
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.