Mock the Week

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Thursday 10:00 PM on BBC Two Premiered Jun 05, 2005 In Season

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Mock the Week

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Mock the Week is a political comedy improv show from the producers of Whose Line Is It Anyway? The series features teams of comedians improvising sketches about current political events in a humorous and often satirical manner. Mock the Week stars Dara O Briain and currently features Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison with a different set of celebrity comic guests each week making up the panel. Former regular panelists were Rory Bremner, Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard.

On 3 March 2013, a highlights show titled Mock the Week Looks Back At... began broadcasting and each episode showed highlights from the first 11 series of Mock the Week. Each episode contained clips of a specific category (for example the first episode featured highlights under the category health). In total there was 10 episodes broadcast and the series concluded on 19 May 2013.

Previously Aired Episode

Series 12 Highlights

AIRED ON 10/10/2013

Series 12 Highlights

Season 12 : Episode 12

Episode Guide

S 12 :  Ep 12 Aired 10/10/13
S 12 :  Ep 11 Aired 10/3/13
S 12 :  Ep 10 Aired 9/26/13
S 12 :  Ep 9 Aired 9/19/13
S 12 :  Ep 8 Aired 9/12/13
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Cast & Crew

Dara O'Briain

Dara O'Briain

Himself
Hugh Dennis

Hugh Dennis

Himself
Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons

Himself
Chris Addison

Chris Addison

Himself
Russell Howard

Russell Howard

Himself
Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle

Himself
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  • One of the funniest shows I've ever seen.

    10
    By acelly, Jul 31, 2010
    This is a brilliant show. Host Dara O'Briain, plus regulars Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle, are all outstanding comedians. Their quick wit, banter and scorchingly spot on humour is amazing to see. I cannot believe how good these guys are!



    Dara O'Briain is a revelation. I always thought this laidback man was good but seeing him as the host of this show is quite remarkable. He's simply brilliant.



    Hugh Dennis is also amazing. I love love love this guy's quick mind and sense of humour.



    As for Frankie Boyle... oh lord is he good. I say Frankie Boyle for Prime Minister! :-)



    I'd recommend this show to anyone. See it now! You'll laugh your socks off!moreless

  • One of the best shows on TV

    9.4
    By mrsfleeshman, Jul 31, 2010
    Mock the Week definitely knocks Have I Got News For You off it's perch as the best topical news quiz show in Britain. Dara is great in the chair as he is as witty as any of the regulars or guest stars that they have on.

    Frankie and Russel are probably the best of the regulars on the show as they never fail to make me laugh.

    Also, the Scenes We'd Like to See round always has me in stitches as all the contestants show how quick and witty they are. Some of the best lines from the whole show come from this one round.

    Long live Mock the Week.moreless

  • You just have to love it.

    10
    By Carmykins, Jul 31, 2010
    Ah, Mock the Week. I love this show. It's definitely one of the better Comedy Panel shows, in my opinion. A show like this shows the guests real comedic value. If they can improvise like that, while making people laugh, very hard show they are and will be a good comedian.



    They always have great comedians, including Dara O'Brian who is a great host and I'm not being biased because I am Irish. Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard and of course Andy Parsons.

    My favourite sketch has to be "Scenes we'd like to see" is just brilliant, and shows the comedians originality! I must buy the book.moreless

  • What's not to love about this game/comedy show poking fun at the big events in the British news each week. And when you cosider it is from the same team who brough you 'Whose Line' (granted I prefer the US version) you know it has to be good.moreless

    10
    By Bizbeth88, Sep 01, 2008
    In my over judgemental, over opinionated, over political, over debating brain this show is pure heaven. I can't express how much I love it - and how much I love to hear these comediens voice opinions often similar to my very own. I think it helps that I totally love Russell Howard, that Andy Parsons always makes me laugh, and that I respect Frankie Boyle totally for never being afraid to express his opinion and state his mind - no matter how much it may make me cridge sometime. I think as far as Frankie is concered as well I just respect him so much because a lot of the time he voices those opinions even I am afraid to utter.

    And then not only are these people expressing deep opinions and making my sides split in laughter as they do so, they are also doing it based around topics I often argue about myself. Our policy on Zimbabwe and rising gas prices being the most recent. Then we come to the scenes you'd like to see round - my favourite round of all, because it is just utterly hilarious. Definatly something I implore all those comedy lovers (especially if it is very topical and political comedy you love) to watch because it is just a stroke of comic genius.moreless

  • 'Mock The Week' Is A Game Show Where Contestants Have To Improvise Or Answer Questions Based On The Week's News.

    10
    By xCeeCeex2007, Jul 12, 2008
    This Game Show Comes From The Producers Of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', It Is Based On The News And Aims To Make People Laugh! (I Laughed A Lot During The Show)

    The Panel Consists Of Two Teams Of Three, Two Of The Three Being Regulars And One Guest Panelist On Each Side.

    The First Round Is 'If This Was The Answer, What Is The Question?', The Guest Panelist Have To Choose From Six Categories, Once They Have Chosen Their Category, A Answer Is Revealed To Which All Of The Players Have To Try & Guess What The Question Was.

    The Second Round Is 'Spinning The News' This Takes Place In The Performance Area, The Players Have To Perform A Piece based On The Topic They Have Been Given.

    The Third Round Is 'Headliners' This Is Where The Players Are Given A Headline And They Have To Try & Fill In The Gaps.

    The Final Round Is 'Scenes We'd Like To See' This Also Takes Place In The Performance Area, The Players Are Given An Unlikely Scenario, They Have To Try & Come Up With Suggestions For If It Did Ever Happen, The Topics In The Past Have Includes: "Tv Shows That Never Made It To Air" & "Unlikely Lines From The Final Harry Potter Book' The Suggestions Made Are Always Funny! I Love This Show, It Really Cheers Me Up! :)moreless
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