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. Alexander Armstrong, Steph McGovern, Phil Wang
7.5Aired 4 April 2025 • 29 min
Alexander Armstrong is presenter, with guest panellists broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
2. Martin Clunes, Helen Lewis, Ian Smith
7.0Aired 11 April 2025 • 29 min
Martin Clunes is presenter, with guest panellists joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
3. Katherine Parkinson, Julian Clary, Jemima Kelly
7.0Aired 18 April 2025 • 29 min
Katherine Parkinson is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Julian Clary and journalist Jemima Kelly joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
4. Angela Rippon, Jo Brand, Richard Osman
7.0Aired 25 April 2025 • 29 min
Angela Rippon is presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Jo Brand and writer and broadcaster Richard Osman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
5. Sue Perkins, Michelle Wolf, Tom Peck
Aired 2 May 2025 • 29 min
Sue Perkins is presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Michelle Wolf and journalist Tom Peck joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
6. David Tennant, Miles Jupp, Beth Rigby
7.0Aired 9 May 2025 • 29 min
David Tennant is presenter, with guest panellists actor and comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Beth Rigby joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
7. Stephen Mangan, Andy Hamilton, Chloe Petts
6.0Aired 16 May 2025 • 29 min
Stephen Mangan is presenter, with guest panellists writer and comedian Andy Hamilton and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
8. Victoria Coren Mitchell, Chris McCausland, Janet Street-Porter
Aired 23 May 2025 • 29 min
Victoria Coren Mitchell is presenter, with guest panellists actor and comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster and journalist Janet Street-Porter joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
9. Roy Wood Jr, Guz Khan, Kirsty Wark
6.0Aired 30 May 2025 • 29 min
Roy Wood Jr is presenter, with guest panellists comedian and actor Guz Khan and broadcaster Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
10. Richard Ayoade, Jack Dee, Kelly Cates
9.0Aired 6 June 2025 • 29 min
Richard Ayoade is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Jack Dee and broadcaster Kelly Cates joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.