Series 29

E1. Jeremy Clarkson, Germaine Greer, Danny Baker

Apr 15, 2005 · 30m

Satirical swords are sharpened once again for the new series of the evergreen news quiz. Regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest presenter Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Germaine Greer and Danny Baker.

E2. Alexander Armstrong, Michael Winner, Jo Caulfield

Apr 22, 2005 · 30m

Guest host Alexander Armstrong will hopefully ensure that team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are provided with ripe headline fodder in the run-up to the general election.

E3. Nicholas Parsons, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Chris Langham

Apr 29, 2005 · 30m

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop welcome guest host Nicolas Parsons and panellists Julia Hartley-Brewer and Chris Langham for a sardonic take on the headlines that's sure to feature the general election campaign.

E4. Kirsty Young, Andy Hamilton, Peter Oborne

May 6, 2005 · 30m

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop welcome guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Andy Hamilton and Peter Oborne for a sardonic take on the General Election headlines.

E5. Dara Ó Briain, Stephen Frost, Stephen Pound MP

May 13, 2005 · 30m

Dara O'Briain makes his fourth appearance in charge, as Paul Merton, Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Steve Frost and Steve Pound tackle the post-election headlines.

E6. Marcus Brigstocke, Robert Llewellyn, Daisy Sampson

May 20, 2005 · 30m

Marcus Brigstocke takes a second turn in the host's chair as team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton offer more satirical sideswipes.

E7. William Hague MP, Mark Mardell, Peter Serafinowicz

May 27, 2005 · 30m

Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host William Hague and panellists Mark Mardell and Peter Serafinowicz to dish out more scathing satirical sideswipes in the topical quiz.

E8. Des Lynam, David Mitchell, Evan Davis

Jun 3, 2005 · 30m

Desmond Lynam hosts, as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton dish out more scathing satirical sideswipes in the topical quiz. The show returns in the autumn.