Overview
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.
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Since 1990, this panel show has turned the weekly news cycle into a source of pointed comedy. It functions as a quiz, but the focus remains on skewering political figures and current events rather than points or prizes. The format relies on a rotating chair for guest hosts, which ensures the tone stays sharp and unpredictable.
Ian Hislop and Paul Merton keep the proceedings grounded as permanent fixtures, guiding the panel through headlines that are often stranger than fiction. By applying a layer of satire to the week's most serious developments, the show manages to make national politics feel like a shared joke. It occupies a unique space where news observation meets the chaotic energy of a comedy sketch.
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- First Aired
- September 28, 1990
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episode Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Origin
- GB
- TMDB Votes
- 80