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 April 2026 • 29 min
Roy Wood Jr presents the first in a new series, with guest panellists Armando Iannucci and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.
2. Episode 2
Aired 10 April 2026 • 29 min
Monty Don presents, with guest panellists comedian Chris McCausland and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.
3. Episode 3
Aired 17 April 2026 • 29 min
Gabby Logan presents, with guest panellists comedians Miles Jupp and Michelle Wolf joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
4. Episode 4
Aired 24 April 2026 • 29 min
Sue Perkins presents, with guest panellists comedian Finlay Christie and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
5. Episode 5
Aired 1 May 2026
Richard Ayoade presents, with guest panellists actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and journalist Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
6. Episode 6
Aired 8 May 2026 • 29 min
Steph McGovern presents, with guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sheila Hancock joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
7. Episode 7
6.0Aired 15 May 2026 • 29 min
Victoria Coren Mitchell presents, with guest panellists comedian Bella Hull and Karl Turner MP joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.
8. Episode 8
7.0Aired 22 May 2026 • 29 min
Alexander Armstrong presents, with guest panellists Phil Wang and Judi Love joining team captains Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.
9. Episode 9
4.0Aired 29 May 2026 • 29 min
Guest presenter Katherine Ryan, journalist Jo Coburn and comedian John Tothill join Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.
10. Episode 10
8.0Aired 5 June 2026 • 29 min
David Tennant presents, with guest panellists politician and journalist Michael Gove and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.