Mock the Week

Dara O Briain presents a comedy panel show in which Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Maisie Adam and Michael Odewale join regular panellist Hugh Dennis. Together they provide a comic take on current events, offering a light‑hearted perspective on the week’s news.

The programme is a comedy‑news panel show presented by Dara O Briain. It's formatted as a single episode within the series and falls under the episode genre. The format brings together a mix of regular contributors and guest comedians, all gathered to discuss the day's headlines in a light‑hearted, conversational style. In each edition the regular panellist Hugh Dennis sits alongside a rotating roster of comedians. For this particular episode the guest lineup includes Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Maisie Adam and Michael Odewale. Together the six of them examine the latest news stories, offering jokes, witty observations and a playful take on current affairs, while each contributor adds their own comic spin. Dara O Briain's steering the conversation, prompting the panel to riff on each item and keeping the pace lively. His role is to cue the guests, draw out punchlines and ensure the discussion flows smoothly from one headline to the next, allowing each comic to contribute their perspective without losing the show's brisk rhythm. The episode therefore combines a familiar host, a regular panellist and a fresh set of comedians to deliver a comic look at the news. By blending the established rapport of Hugh Dennis with the varied styles of the guest performers, the show maintains its light‑hearted spirit while offering a witty commentary on current events.