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. Clive Myrie, Andy Hamilton and Helen Lewis
Aired 1 April 2022 • 30 min
Clive Myrie guest hosts with writer and comedian Andy Hamilton and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
2. Victoria Coren Mitchell, Ria Lina and Tim Shipman
Aired 8 April 2022 • 30 min
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts with comedian Ria Lina and Sunday Times journalist Tim Shipman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
3. Jack Dee, Nabil Abdulrashid and Hannah Fry
Aired 15 April 2022 • 30 min
Guest host Jack Dee and panellists Nabil Abdulrashid and Hannah Fry join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
4. Mel Giedroyc, Richard Osman and Sonia Sodha
Aired 22 April 2022 • 30 min
Mel Giedroyc is guest host with writer and presenter Richard Osman and Observer columnist Sonia Sodha joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
5. Jo Brand, Susie McCabe and Camilla Long
Aired 29 April 2022
Jo Brand is guest host with panellists comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
6. Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam and Justin Webb
Aired 6 May 2022
Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news. 2022
7. Anna Maxwell Martin, Chris McCausland and Steph McGovern
Aired 13 May 2022
Guest host Anna Maxwell Martin and panellists comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster Steph McGovern join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
8. Miles Jupp, James May and Jess Phillips MP
Aired 20 May 2022 • 29 min
Guest host Miles Jupp and panellists James May and Jess Phillips MP join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
9. Jon Richardson, Joan Bakewell and Phil Wang
Aired 27 May 2022 • 29 min
Guest host Jon Richardson and panellists writer and broadcaster Joan Bakewell and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.