About this season
Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects on the spur of the moment.
Episodes (7)
1. Russell Howard, Clive Anderson, Gina Yashere
Aired 14 September 2006 • 30 min
Topical comedy quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain, mixing stand-up and improvisation. Team captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons are joined by Frankie Boyle and guests Clive Anderson, Gina Yashere and Russell Howard.
2. Ed Byrne, Jo Brand, Robin Ince
Aired 21 September 2006 • 30 min
Topical comedy quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain, mixing stand-up and improvisation. Team captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons are joined by Frankie Boyle and guests Ed Byrne, Jo Brand and Robin Ince.
3. Jon Culshaw, Russell Howard, Mark Watson
Aired 28 September 2006 • 30 min
Topical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain, mixing stand-up and improvisation. Team captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons are joined by Frankie Boyle and guests Mark Watson, Jon Culshaw and Russell Howard.
4. Jon Culshaw, Ian Stone, Mark Watson
Aired 5 October 2006 • 30 min
Topical comedy show presented by Dara O'Briain with panellists Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Jon Culshaw, Andy Parsons, Mark Watson and Ian Stone.
5. Ed Byrne, Russell Howard, Gina Yashere
Aired 12 October 2006 • 30 min
Topical comedy show presented by Dara O'Briain, with panellists Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Ed Byrne, Andy Parsons, Gina Yashere and Russell Howard.
6. Adam Hills, Russell Howard, Mark Steel
Aired 19 October 2006 • 30 min
Comedy show combining panel game, stand-up and improvisation. Hosted by Dara O'Briain, with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle, and guests Andy Parsons, Mark Steel and Adam Hills.
7. Clips Show - Best of Series 3
Aired 26 October 2006 • 30 min
A compilation of highlights plus outtakes and previously unseen material.