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. David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis
Aired 9 April 2021 • 30 min
David Tennant hosts with Jack Dee and Helen Lewis joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
2. Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman
Aired 16 April 2021 • 30 min
Adrian Dunbar hosts with guests comedian Katherine Ryan and journalist Tim Shipman.
3. Victoria Coren Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Dabiri
Aired 23 April 2021 • 30 min
Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host with comedian Josh Widdicombe and author Emma Dabiri joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
4. Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett and Kirsty Wark
Aired 30 April 2021 • 30 min
Alexander Armstrong guest hosts, with comedian Joe Lycett and journalist Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
5. Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar
Aired 7 May 2021 • 30 min
Steph McGovern is guest host with comedian Zoe Lyons and journalist John Pienaar joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
6. Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay
Aired 14 May 2021 • 30 min
Romesh Ranganathan hosts, with guests comedian Jo Brand and poet Lemn Sissay joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
7. Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi
Aired 21 May 2021 • 30 min
Richard Ayoade is guest host with Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
8. David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley
Aired 28 May 2021 • 30 min
David Mitchell is host with guests the Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
9. Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie
Aired 4 June 2021 • 30 min
Aisling Bea guest hosts, with comedian Roisin Conaty and journalist Clive Myrie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.