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. Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long
Aired 21 April 2017 • 30 min
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman and Camilla Long in a new series of the long-running topical news quiz.
2. Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson
Aired 28 April 2017 • 30 min
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Robert Peston and Jon Richardson.
3. Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton
Aired 5 May 2017 • 30 min
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.
4. David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe
Aired 12 May 2017 • 30 min
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Harewood and guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Josh Widdicombe.
5. Frankie Boyle, Cariad Lloyd, Gyles Brandreth
Aired 19 May 2017 • 30 min
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.
6. Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn
7.0Aired 26 May 2017 • 30 min
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.
7. Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Rev Richard Coles
Aired 2 June 2017 • 30 min
The popular satirical news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.
8. Election Special
Aired 9 June 2017 • 30 min
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Alan Johnson and Ross Noble.
9. Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang
Aired 16 June 2017 • 30 min
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.