Would I Lie to You?

Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker team up with captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack to try to outwit their rivals with convincing falsehoods in a competitive format for each episode. The show is presented by Rob Brydon.

The show assembles a line‑up of comedians, with Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker joining the two team captains, David Mitchell and Lee Mack. It’s a light‑hearted competition where each side tries to out‑maneuver the other using clever deception. The central gimmick revolves around the contestants crafting believable falsehoods. Their aim is to persuade the opposing team that their invented statements are true, turning the round into a battle of wits and quick thinking. Success depends on how convincingly they can spin these plausible lies. David Mitchell and Lee Mack lead their respective squads, while Miller, Wehn, Mackichan and Brooker act as the challengers who support the captains in the effort to mislead the rivals. Their combined comedic styles create a dynamic where the truth is constantly in question. Rob Brydon serves as the programme’s host, steering the game, introducing each segment and keeping the pace lively. His role ties the various elements together, ensuring the contest flows smoothly from one round of deception to the next.