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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain
Mock The Week

Mock The Week

  • TV panel show
  • BBC Two
  • 2005 - 2022
  • 212 episodes (21 series)

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis. Also features Andy Parsons, Frankie Boyle, Russell Howard, Rory Bremner and Chris Addison

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Series 1, Episode 1

The first ever episode. Linda Smith is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Jeremy Hardy on his team.

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Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 5th June 2005
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Dara O Briain Host / Presenter
Hugh Dennis Regular Panellist
Frankie Boyle Regular Panellist
Rory Bremner Regular Panellist
Guest cast
Linda Smith Guest
John Oliver Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest

Video

Mock The Week - First Ever Episode

The first ever episode of Mock The Week. Note how some of the rounds are quite different to the present format. There's an opening monologue, a longer stand-up round, a Prime Ministers Questions bit, and the now axed dating section.

Featuring: Frankie Boyle, Rory Bremner, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Jeremy Hardy, John Oliver & Linda Smith.

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