Series 56, Episode 1
Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.
Notes
The teams drew, 7 points each.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th October 2018
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Ian Hislop | Team Captain |
| Paul Merton | Team Captain |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Alexander Armstrong | Host / Presenter |
| Josh Widdicombe | Guest |
| Naga Munchetty | Guest |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Colin Swash | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ged Parsons | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Kevin Day | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Shaun Pye | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Fraser Steele | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Alan Connor | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Paul Wheeler | Director |
| Danny Carr | Series Producer |
| Mike Rayment | Producer |
| Richard Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Ruby Kuraishe | Executive Producer |
| Simon Brook | Editor |
| Jon Ellis | Editor |
| Todd Dalton | Editor |
| Rich Ellis (as Richard Ellis) | Editor |
| Nick Pratt | Editor |
| Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
| Mikki Rain | Production Designer |
| Hugo Keating | Production Designer |
| George Webley (as Big George) | Composer |
Videos
May's Dancing Saga Continues
Ian's team talk the tory conference and the Theresa May dance...
Featuring: Ian Hislop, Alexander Armstrong, Naga Munchetty.
Gay spies
Ian & Paul's teams discuss the relationship between Russia and the UK...
Featuring: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Alexander Armstrong, Josh Widdicombe, Naga Munchetty.
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