British Shows
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1. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,471
2. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.
Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley
Votes: 9,665
3. QI (2003– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Sandi Toksvig is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer some questions as well.
Stars: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Bill Bailey
Votes: 33,588
4. Mock the Week (2005–2022)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedic look at current events.
Stars: Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Ed Byrne
Votes: 8,561
5. Jack Dee Live at the Apollo (2004– )
TV-14 | Comedy
British stand up comedy show
Stars: Peter Dickson, Jack Dee, Patrick Allen, Dara O Briain
Votes: 718
6. Room 101 (1994–2018)
29 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedy talk/game show in which celebrities present an argument for their pet hates in various categories to be banished forever to Room 101.
Stars: Paul Merton, Frank Skinner, Nick Hancock, Nigel Havers
Votes: 1,638
7. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,171
8. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 597
9. Newsnight (1980– )
45 min | News
Serious news reports, analysis and no-holds-barred interviews with leading politicians and public figures.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Jeremy Paxman, Emily Maitlis, Gavin Esler
Votes: 213
10. Question Time (1979– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Politicians, public office-holders and celebrities face questions on topical issues from a studio audience.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Peter Sissons, Fiona Bruce
Votes: 412
11. Secret Eaters (2012– )
Reality-TV
Secret Eaters puts overweight families under 24-hour camera surveillance - their every move and mouthful captured by cameras in their shopping trolleys, cars, fridges and cupboards. Once ... See full summary »
Stars: Anna Richardson, Cameron Gowlett, Duncan Mee, Lynne Garton
Votes: 146
12. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
TV-PG | 36 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Host Clive Anderson arbitrarily awards points as four players act their way through a series of improvisational games based on suggestions from either Clive or the studio audience.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Richard Vranch
Votes: 5,920
13. Supersize Vs Superskinny (2008–2014)
TV-PG | Documentary, Reality-TV
Each of the participants eat the diet of the other. At the end of the experiment, they have a better idea of how extreme their consumption looks to another person. Every episode I saw had ... See full summary »
Stars: Christian Jessen, Anna Richardson, Gillian McKeith, Daisy Donovan
Votes: 549
14. 10 O'Clock Live (2011–2013)
Comedy, News
An informative and humourous take on the world of current affairs.
Stars: Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Laverne, David Mitchell
Votes: 692
15. 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005– )
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Game-Show
8 Out Of 10 Cats is a cheeky and articulate comedy panel show hosted by English comedian Jimmy Carr that uses statistics and a series of opinion polls as a basis for discussion.
Stars: Jimmy Carr, John Pohlhammer, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson
Votes: 6,145
16. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Music-based comedy quiz show.
Stars: Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey
Votes: 6,055
17. Good Morning Britain (2014– )
TV-14 | 180 min | News, Talk-Show
The weekday news on ITV that the whole nation wakes up to.
Stars: Andi Peters, Susanna Reid, Lorraine Kelly, Laura Tobin
Votes: 759
18. The 11 O'Clock Show (1998–2000)
30 min | Comedy
A satirical show mimicking the evening news which launched the careers of Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Stars: Iain Lee, Daisy Donovan, Tommy Vance, Ricky Gervais
Votes: 352
19. Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001–2010)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
A mix of music, comedy and celebrity chat hosted by fast-witted comic Jonathan Ross.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, David Wickenden, Ian Parkin, Stephen de Martin
Votes: 2,709
20. Republic of Telly (2009– )
29 min | Comedy
A topical comedy show which takes a comedic look back on the week's events.
Stars: Kevin McGahern, Peter McGann, Andrea Farrell, Jennifer Zamparelli
Votes: 111
21. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).
Stars: Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, John Pohlhammer, Rachel Riley
Votes: 6,589
22. No Such Thing as the News (2016)
30 min | Comedy, News
Four young QI researchers - known by Stephen Fry's affectionate nickname as 'The QI Elves' - tell each other the most interesting things they've discovered in the news this week.
Stars: James Harkin, Andy Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber
Votes: 114
23. The Last Leg (2012– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Aussie comedian and amputee athlete, Adam Hills, British comedian Josh Widdicombe, UK's most famous amputee comedian Alex Brooker, and their celebrity guests provide topical commentary on the week.
Stars: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Rosie Jones
Votes: 1,671
24. Breakfast (2000– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.
Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams
Votes: 418
25. Was It Something I Said? (2013)
Comedy, Game-Show
Panel show in which celebrities must answer questions having to do with quotations.
Stars: David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade, Micky Flanagan, Charles Dance
Votes: 651
26. Taskmaster (2015– )
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Five comedians are set tasks challenging their creativity and wit. The tasks are supervised by Alex Horne but the Taskmaster, Greg Davies, always has the final word.
Stars: Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble
Votes: 19,528
27. Gadget Man (2012– )
Not Rated | Talk-Show
Demonstrates new gadgets and technology.
Stars: Richard Ayoade, Lawson Crawford, Timothy Dalton-Dobson, Charlotte Gascoigne
Votes: 871
28. What the Dickens? (2008–2009)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A panel game focusing on culture and the arts.
Stars: Sandi Toksvig, Chris Addison, Sue Perkins, Dave Gorman
Votes: 13
29. We Need Answers (2009–2010)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy panel show in which the questions are provided by a text message answering service.
Stars: Alex Horne, Tim Key, Mark Watson, Miranda Hart
Votes: 70
30. No Such Thing as a Fish (2014 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Each week Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss their favourite facts unearthed in the past seven days.
Stars: Andy Murray, James Harkin, Dan Schreiber, Anna Ptaszynski
Votes: 11
31. Late Review (1994–2014)
30 min | Biography, Talk-Show
A panel of academics, writers, critics and actors discuss the latest films, books, art exhibitions and plays.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Martha Kearney, Mark Lawson, Paul Morley
Votes: 39
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