Mock the Week

Dara O Briain presents a comedy news programme alongside regular panellist Hugh Dennis. Guest comedians Angela Barnes, Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Michael Odewale join them to lampoon current events, offering witty commentary and stand‑up‑style banter in a light‑hearted format.

The show is a comedy‑news panel programme presented by Dara O Briain. Alongside him sits regular panellist Hugh Dennis, who provides a familiar voice each week. The format is built around a light‑hearted discussion of current affairs, with the host steering the conversation and keeping the tone upbeat. Joining Hugh Dennis are a rotating line‑up of comedians: Angela Barnes, Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Michael Odewale. Each guest brings their own style to the table, contributing jokes, observations and witty asides as they examine the headlines. The ensemble works together to turn the day’s news stories into material for jokes and banter, ensuring the segment stays lively and entertaining. The programme’s core premise is simply to take a comic look at the news. With Dara O Briain at the helm, the panel moves through recent events, offering humorous takes rather than serious analysis. The combination of a seasoned host, a regular panellist and a fresh set of comedians each episode creates a consistently amusing take on the week’s stories, keeping viewers both informed and amused.