Dara O'Briain returns to host the topical comedy show, along with regular panellists Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons. Though supposedly a competition between two teams (though O'Briain usually couldn't care less about sensible scoring), it's more a brutal contest of wit, or at least forcefulness of character, as comedians with little to say and no talent for interjecting are sidelined. This week the guests subjecting themselves to comedic natural selection are stand-ups Milton Jones and Seann Walsh, The Thick Of It's Chris Addison and Greg Davies, AKA the sardonic Mr Gilbert from The Inbetweeners.

The jokes may be less clever than in its big brother, Have I Got News for You, but Mock the Week can still serve up a few laughs. Now, as the 10th series begins, Frankie Boyle - the one who seems get a thrill out of reciting the most controversial jokes he can think of - has moved on. As has BBC Three darling Russell Howard, though as he is the least funny of the regular panel this is nota great loss. Dara O'Briain returns as host, with Andy Parsons and the quite wonderful Hugh Dennis still in their panel seats. They are joined by Chris Addison (The Thick of It, insurance adverts), Greg Davies (the headmaster in The Inbetweeners), and stand-ups Milton Jones and Seann Walsh.

First acts announced for Greenwich Comedy Festival

Top names such as Omid Djalili, Sean Lock and Milton Jones all set to appear.

Interview: Milton Jones, comedian

Q&A session with stand-up comic Milton Jones.

Tonight's the turn of Dublin comedian and Edinburgh veteran Jason Byrne to do the Dave thing. He performs his energetic, excited act in front of his home crowd at the Olympia Theatre and is supported by Rob Rouse, a funny northerner living in South London with his duck. Milton Jones is also on the bill. He may look like he's licked the electric socket but he's actually very funny. His wry observational wit will have you nicking his gags at work tomorrow.

Milton Jones interview

He's the king of the surreal one-liner who's been lighting up Mock The Week since Frankie's departure. We spoke to Milton Jones about gag-pies, jumpers and new material...

My Comedy Hero: Milton Jones on Rowan Atkinson

Growing up I was inspired by people in sitcoms such as Ronnie Barker and Leonard Rossiter. But, the hero I'd pick would be Rowan Atkinson. I became aware of him when he used to do sketches on Not the Nine O'Clock News and it was clear that he was the star. Although he was doing different characters there was always a Rowan Atkinson angle on them and his was the line that the audience waited for. And as with all great people, even if his line wasn't always the punchline, he managed to make each one funny. He has very good verbal and physical timing and it's rare for that to come together.

The art of the one-liner

Readers have been inspired by an interview with comedians Tim Vine and Milton Jones to send in their own (and others) quick-fire wit.

Milton Jones interview

Jokes are integral to society and there are few better titter-inducers than Mock The Week and Radio 4 star Milton Jones.