Mock the Week 2005
What is Mock the Week?
Mock the Week is a British television series that serves as a topical celebrity panel game. The show is hosted by Dara Ó Briain and features a format influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 232
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 5, 2005
- Last aired
- Nov 4, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Mock the Week is a British television series that serves as a topical celebrity panel game. The show is hosted by Dara Ó Briain and features a format influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy. The series involves several rounds that require players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects, with the requirement for responses to be provided on the spur of the moment.
Should you watch it?
“A fast‑paced comedy panel where witty Brits riff on the week’s news.”
- Sharp, current humor
- Dynamic improvisation from seasoned comedians
- Relies on knowledge of UK current events
- Humor may be niche for non‑British audiences
Watch it if you enjoy quick, current‑event comedy with spontaneous panel banter.
The show features adult‑oriented jokes and topical references, best suited for mature viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Linda Smith, Jeremy Hardy, John Oliver Jun 5, 2005
- E2 Jo Brand, Andy Parsons, Mark Steel Jun 12, 2005
- E3 Jo Brand, Al Murray, John Oliver Jun 19, 2005
- E4 David Mitchell, Andy Parsons, Linda Smith Jun 26, 2005
- E5 John Oliver, Jo Brand, David Mitchell Jul 3, 2005
- E6 Clips Show - Best of Series 1 Jul 10, 2005
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 Jo Brand, John Oliver, Andy Parsons Jan 20, 2006
- E2 Gina Yashere, Al Murray, John Oliver Jan 27, 2006
- E3 David Mitchell, Andy Parsons, Sue Perkins Feb 3, 2006
- E4 Sandi Toksvig, David Mitchell, John Oliver, Andy Parsons Feb 10, 2006
- E5 Gina Yashere, Andy Parsons, Greg Proops Feb 17, 2006
- E6 Jo Brand, Jeremy Hardy, John Oliver Feb 24, 2006
- E7 Clips Show - Best of Series 2 Mar 2, 2006
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 Russell Howard, Clive Anderson, Gina Yashere Sep 14, 2006
- E2 Ed Byrne, Jo Brand, Robin Ince Sep 21, 2006
- E3 Jon Culshaw, Russell Howard, Mark Watson Sep 28, 2006
- E4 Jon Culshaw, Ian Stone, Mark Watson Oct 5, 2006
- E5 Ed Byrne, Russell Howard, Gina Yashere Oct 12, 2006
- E6 Adam Hills, Russell Howard, Mark Steel Oct 19, 2006
- E7 Clips Show - Best of Series 3 Oct 26, 2006
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 David Mitchell, Mark Watson Jan 11, 2007
- E2 Ian Stone, Mark Watson Jan 18, 2007
- E3 Fred Macaulay, Shappi Khorsandi Jan 25, 2007
- E4 Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere Feb 1, 2007
- E5 Jo Caulfield, Rhod Gilbert Feb 8, 2007
- E6 Clips Show - Best of Series 4 Feb 15, 2007
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Michael McIntyre, Jan Ravens Jul 12, 2007
- E2 Mark Watson, Jo Caulfield Jul 19, 2007
- E3 Rhod Gilbert, Lauren Laverne Jul 26, 2007
- E4 Jo Caulfield, Adam Hills Aug 2, 2007
- E5 David Mitchell, Jimmy Tingle Aug 9, 2007
- E6 Ed Byrne, Ben Norris Aug 16, 2007
- E7 David Mitchell, Fiona Allen Aug 23, 2007
- E8 Ed Byrne, Alun Cochrane Aug 30, 2007
- E9 Jo Caulfield, Mark Watson Sep 6, 2007
- E10 Ed Byrne, Gina Yashire Sep 13, 2007
- E11 Michael McIntyre, Ben Norris Sep 20, 2007
- E12 Series 5 Highlights and Unseen Sep 27, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Who hosts Mock the Week?
Dara Ó Briain hosts the series.
What type of show is it?
It is a British topical celebrity panel game that incorporates improvised stand‑up comedy.
How do contestants compete?
Players answer on unexpected subjects in spur‑of‑the‑moment rounds, delivering comedic responses.
Is the content based on current events?
Yes, the show focuses on recent news and topical issues.
Do you need prior knowledge to enjoy it?
Familiarity with UK news can enhance enjoyment, but the humor is largely accessible through the panel’s explanations.