Series 61, Episode 1
David Tennant guest presents. He will be joined by comedian Jack Dee and journalist Helen Lewis as the programme continues to record in studio, with a virtual audience.
Notes
The episode was originally scheduled to air at 9pm on Friday 9th April, but was postponed due to the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.
Ian and Jack won, 6 points to 5.
Broadcast details
This episode is currently available on BBC iPlayer
- Date
- Monday 12th April 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 45 minutes
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Ian Hislop | Team Captain |
| Paul Merton | Team Captain |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| David Tennant | Host / Presenter |
| Jack Dee | Guest |
| Helen Lewis | Guest |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Colin Swash | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rob Colley | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ged Parsons | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Dan Gaster | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Kevin Day | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Shaun Pye | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Christine Rose | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Dan Bowman | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Monica Long | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Katie Storey | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jane McCutcheon | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Vivienne Riddoch | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Charlie Dinkin | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Runi Talwar | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Tom Birts | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Mike Rayment | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Paul Wheeler | Director |
| Jo Bunting | Series Producer |
| Richard Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Jo Maney | Producer |
| Syeda Irtizaali | Executive Producer |
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Featuring: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Jack Dee, David Tennant, Helen Lewis.
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