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. Stephen Mangan, Ria Lina and Ross Noble
Aired 8 October 2021 • 30 min
Stephen Mangan is guest host with comedians Ria Lina and Ross Noble joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
2. Alexander Armstrong, Mishal Husain and Geoff Norcott
Aired 18 October 2021 • 30 min
Alexander Armstrong is guest host with panellists journalist Mishal Husain and comedian Geoff Norcott joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
3. Jo Brand, Rylan and Robert Peston
Aired 22 October 2021 • 30 min
Jo Brand and panellists TV presenter Rylan and journalist Robert Peston join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
4. Bill Bailey, Fin Taylor and Dawn Butler MP
Aired 29 October 2021 • 30 min
Bill Bailey guest hosts with panellists comedian Fin Taylor and Dawn Butler MP joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
5. Richard Ayoade, Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton
Aired 5 November 2021 • 30 min
Richard Ayoade is guest host with panellists comedian Roisin Conaty and writer and comedian Andy Hamilton joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
6. Victoria Coren Mitchell, Maisie Adam and Helen Lewis
Aired 12 November 2021 • 30 min
Guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Helen Lewis join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
7. Jack Dee, Phil Wang and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
Aired 26 November 2021 • 30 min
Jack Dee guest hosts with panellists comedian Phil Wang and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
8. Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long
Aired 3 December 2021 • 30 min
With guest host Clive Myrie and panellists actor Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long
9. Jess Phillips, Jon Richardson and Hannah Fry
Aired 10 December 2021 • 30 min
Jess Phillips guest hosts with panellists Jon Richardson and Hannah Fry joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
10. Martin Clunes, Steph McGovern and Armando Iannucci
Aired 17 December 2021 • 30 min
Guest panellists Steph McGovern and Armando Iannucci join Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.