Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Hypothetical
- TV panel show
- Dave
- 2019 - 2021
- 24 episodes (3 series)
Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster host a panel show testing two teams of comedians on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous scenarios.
- Due to return for Series 4
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 1
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Tom Allen. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Suzi Ruffell, Tom Allen, Sophie Duker and Desiree Burch are faced with a number of bizarre hypothetical scenarios and scored on how well they would deal with them. As ever, it's all improvised on the night so expect chaotic act-outs, quick costume changes and lots of laughs.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 10th February 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Dave
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Josh Widdicombe | Host / Presenter |
| James Acaster | Host / Presenter |
| Tom Allen | Guest |
| Suzi Ruffell | Guest |
| Sophie Duker | Guest |
| Desiree Burch | Guest |
| Christopher Biggins | Self |
| Tessa Sanderson | Self |
| Michael Winsor (as Basil Brush) | Self |
| Tom Craine | Writer |
| Matthew Crosby | Writer |
| Henry Paker | Writer |
| Freya Parker | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Tom Parry | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ben Clark | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Zoë Tomalin | Script Editor |
| Matt Hulme | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Kathryn Bond (as Kat Bond) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Kate Hinksman | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Amy Mason | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Katie Storey | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John L Spencer | Director |
| Stu Mather | Executive Producer |
| Josh Widdicombe | Executive Producer |
| Iain Coyle | Executive Producer |
| Sophie Le Good | Senior Producer |
| Pascal Emmenegger | Editor |
| Ben Telford | Production Designer |
| Dominic Tolfts | Production Designer |
| Chris Kempton | Lighting Designer |
| Sanjiv Sen | Composer |
| Dave Whyte | Graphics |
| Jake Dale | Graphics |
Video
Sleepover with James Acaster and Tom Allen
James Acaster's having a sleepover and Tom Allen's his guest. Will they get a good rest or will Tom's miner's hat give James night terrors? Tuck yourself under your duvet and watch to find out.
Featuring: Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster & Tom Allen.
Press
Hypothetical, Dave, review: Fun if a little forced
While the panel show leans into host James Acaster's surreal nature, it can feel too organised.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 11th February 2021