Andrew Neil often refers to his to his co-hosts and other political figures by nicknames. Diane Abbott and Michael Portillo were referred to as "Itchy & Scratchy", Prime Minister Gordon Brown was called "Our Great Leader", and the BBC Director-General is dubbed "Our Dear Leader".
This Week has several running gags. These include an assertion that David Cameron watches the show in bed wearing his pajamas. Also, Andrew Neil often references the drink Blue Nun and the London resultant Annabelle's.
Every episode begins with the words "ev'ning all".