Series 50, Episode 1
The satirical news quiz returns for a landmark 50th series. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Richard Osman and Camilla Long.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 2nd October 2015
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Ian Hislop | Team Captain |
| Paul Merton | Team Captain |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Clarkson | Host / Presenter |
| Richard Osman | Guest |
| Camilla Long | Guest |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Colin Swash | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ged Parsons | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Dan Gaster | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Kevin Day | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Shaun Pye | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Nathaniel Tapley (as Nat Tapley) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Lissa Evans | Director |
| Mark Barrett | Series Producer |
| Danny Carr | Producer |
| Richard Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Pinki Chambers | Executive Producer |
| Simon Brook | Editor |
| Jon Ellis | Editor |
| Andrew Cave | Editor |
| Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
| Mikki Rain | Production Designer |
| George Webley (as Big George) | Composer |
Videos
Series 50 Trailer
Ian and Paul are getting into the Strictly vibe to promote the new series.
Featuring: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton.
The Great British Bake Off
Richard Osman has grown to like Jeremy Corbyn, and likes to explain his views using The Great British Bake Off as an example.
Featuring: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Osman, Camilla Long.
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