Mock the Week

Dara O Briain presents the show, joined by regular panellist Hugh Dennis. Guest comedians Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble also appear, offering a humorous take on current events. The programme blends comedy with news commentary.

The show is a comedy‑panel programme presented by Dara O Briain. In each episode the host gathers a small group of stand‑up performers and writers to riff on the week’s headlines, turning current affairs into a light‑hearted discussion. The format centres on a regular panellist, Hugh Dennis, who returns week after week to provide his own take on the news. In this particular instalment the roster of guests includes Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble. Together with Hugh Dennis they form the core of the panel, each offering jokes, observations and witty commentary as they dissect the stories dominating the media cycle. The tone remains irreverent, with the comedians using humour to highlight the absurdities and quirks of recent events. The episode’s structure is straightforward: Dara O Briain opens with an overview of the top stories, then hands the floor to the panel. Each guest contributes a brief monologue or a quick exchange, prompting banter among the group. Throughout, the regular presence of Hugh Dennis provides continuity, linking the various segments with his familiar style. Overall, the programme blends a traditional news roundup with a comic twist, relying on the chemistry between Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis and the guest comedians—Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble—to keep the commentary lively and entertaining.