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. Episode 1
Aired 3 October 2025 • 29 min
Victoria Coren Mitchell is the presenter, with guest panellists actress Sheila Hancock and actor and comedian Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
2. Episode 2
Aired 10 October 2025 • 29 min
Steph McGovern is presenter, with guest panellists actor Stephen Mangan and broadcaster Salma Shah joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
3. Episode 3
Aired 17 October 2025 • 29 min
Alexander Armstrong is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Ross Noble and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
4. Episode 4
Aired 24 October 2025 • 29 min
Adil Ray is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Julian Clary and journalist Sophy Ridge joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
5. Episode 5
Aired 31 October 2025 • 29 min
Jason Manford is presenter, with guest panellists Louise Haigh MP and comedienne Laura Smyth joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
6. Episode 6
Aired 7 November 2025 • 29 min
Katherine Ryan is presenter, with guest panellists Lewis Goodall and comedienne Maisie Adam joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
7. Episode 7
Aired 21 November 2025 • 34 min
Gabby Logan is host, with guest panellists comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Cathy Newman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
8. Episode 8
Aired 28 November 2025 • 34 min
Richard Ayoade is host, with guest panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Bella Hull joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
9. Episode 9
Aired 5 December 2025 • 34 min
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists Rev. Richard Coles and comedian Finlay Christie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
10. Episode 10
Aired 12 December 2025 • 34 min
Martin Clunes is host, with guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.