QI 2003
“Quite Interesting”
What is QI?
QI is a British comedy panel game television show that premiered in 2003. Created by John Lloyd, the program is characterized as a quiz show focused on quirky facts and trivia.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 369
- First aired
- Sep 11, 2003
- Last aired
- Feb 17, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Four, BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy, Talk
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
QI is a British comedy panel game television show that premiered in 2003. Created by John Lloyd, the program is characterized as a quiz show focused on quirky facts and trivia. Unlike traditional quiz formats, the primary goal of the contestants is not necessarily to provide correct answers. Instead, participants are rewarded for offering responses that are deemed quite interesting. The show features a permanent panellist, Alan Davies, who is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and discuss various topics. Stephen Fry served as the host from the show's inception until the conclusion of the thirteenth series. Following his departure, Sandi Toksvig assumed the role of presenter. The series continues to invite guests to respond to obscure questions posed by the host, prioritizing the presentation of interesting information over accuracy. The program remains a long-running fixture of television comedy, emphasizing the entertainment value of sharing knowledge and engaging in lighthearted discussion among the panel members.
Should you watch it?
“Contestants on this comedy quiz show earn points for being interesting rather than simply being correct.”
- quirky trivia
- engaging panel dynamics
- format prioritizes humor over traditional quiz accuracy
Watch it if you enjoy panel games that value obscure facts and witty banter over competitive scoring.
The show is a lighthearted comedy panel game suitable for general audiences.
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Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Adam Sep 11, 2003
- E2 Astronomy Sep 18, 2003
- E3 Aquatic Animals Sep 25, 2003
- E4 Atoms Oct 2, 2003
- E5 Advertising Oct 9, 2003
- E6 Antidotes Oct 16, 2003
- E7 Arthropods Oct 23, 2003
- E8 Albania Oct 30, 2003
- E9 Antelopes Nov 6, 2003
- E10 Aviation Nov 13, 2003
- E11 Arts Nov 20, 2003
- E12 Advent Dec 25, 2003
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Blue Oct 8, 2004
- E2 Birds Oct 8, 2004
- E3 Bombs Oct 15, 2004
- E4 Bible Oct 22, 2004
- E5 Bears Oct 29, 2004
- E6 Beavers Nov 5, 2004
- E7 Biscuits Nov 12, 2004
- E8 Bees Nov 19, 2004
- E9 Bats Nov 26, 2004
- E10 Bills Dec 3, 2004
- E11 Beats Dec 10, 2004
- E12 Birth (Christmas special) Dec 17, 2004
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Campanology Sep 30, 2005
- E2 Cummingtonite Sep 30, 2005
- E3 Common Knowledge Oct 7, 2005
- E4 Cheating Oct 14, 2005
- E5 Cat's Eyes Oct 21, 2005
- E6 Cockneys Oct 28, 2005
- E7 Constellations Nov 4, 2005
- E8 Corby Nov 11, 2005
- E9 Creatures Nov 18, 2005
- E10 Cleve Crudgington Nov 25, 2005
- E11 Carnival Dec 2, 2005
- E12 Combustion Dec 9, 2005
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Danger Sep 29, 2006
- E2 Discoveries Oct 6, 2006
- E3 Dogs Oct 13, 2006
- E4 Dictionaries Oct 20, 2006
- E5 Death (Halloween Special) Oct 27, 2006
- E6 Drinks Nov 3, 2006
- E7 Differences Nov 10, 2006
- E8 Descendants (Children in Need Special) Nov 17, 2006
- E9 Doves Nov 24, 2006
- E10 Divination Dec 1, 2006
- E11 Deprivation Dec 8, 2006
- E12 Domesticity Dec 15, 2006
- E13 December (Christmas Special) Dec 22, 2006
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Engineering Sep 21, 2007
- E2 Electricity Sep 21, 2007
- E3 Eating Sep 28, 2007
- E4 Exploration Oct 6, 2007
- E5 Europe Oct 12, 2007
- E6 Everything Etc Oct 19, 2007
- E7 Espionage Oct 26, 2007
- E8 Eyes and Ears Nov 2, 2007
- E9 Entertainment Nov 9, 2007
- E10 England Nov 16, 2007
- E11 Endings Nov 23, 2007
- E12 Empire Dec 7, 2007
- E13 Elephants Dec 14, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What does QI stand for?
QI stands for Quite Interesting.
Who hosts the show?
Stephen Fry hosted the series until the end of Series 13, after which Sandi Toksvig took over as presenter.
Who is the permanent panellist?
Alan Davies is the permanent panellist on the show.
When did the show first air?
The first series of QI debuted on BBC Two in September 2003.
How are points awarded?
Contestants are rewarded more if their answers are considered quite interesting rather than just factually correct.