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The programme Jolly features Stephen Fry hosting an extended version of the quiz with a difference. Julia Zemiro, Tim Vine, Rob Brydon and Alan Davies join him, answering questions centred on the theme of jolly in a light‑hearted format for the audience.

The programme titled is presented as an episode‑type broadcast. It falls under the broader category of a programme and is framed as a single instalment rather than a series. Its primary purpose is to deliver a quiz‑based segment, with the focus clearly signposted by the title itself. In this particular instalment, veteran presenter Stephen Fry takes on the role of host. He leads an extended version of the usual quiz format, but there’s a noticeable difference to the standard set‑up. Fry’s involvement provides the central thread that ties the various elements of the episode together. Joining Fry on the panel are Julia Zemiro, Tim Vine, Rob Brydon and Alan Davies. Each of these participants is called upon to respond to a series of questions that revolve around the episode’s central theme – the notion of being “jolly”. Their answers drive the progression of the quiz, with the host guiding the flow and prompting further discussion where appropriate. Overall, the episode concentrates on the light‑hearted subject suggested by its title. By combining Fry’s hosting with the contributions of Zemiro, Vine, Brydon and Davies, the show creates a focused, theme‑centric quiz experience that stays true to the concept of “jolly” throughout its runtime.