Series 71

Season 71 · 2026 · 10 episodes

Episodes

1Episode 1Roy 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.
2Episode 2Monty 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.
3Episode 3Gabby 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.
4Episode 4Sue 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.
5Episode 5Richard 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.
6Episode 6Steph 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.
7Episode 7Victoria 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.
8Episode 8Alexander Armstrong presents, with guest panellists Phil Wang and Judi Love joining team captains Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.
9Episode 9Guest presenter Katherine Ryan, journalist Jo Coburn and comedian John Tothill join Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.
10Episode 10David 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.