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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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Adam Mytharc Sep 11, 2003
- E2 Astronomy Core Sep 18, 2003
- E3 Aquatic Animals Core Sep 25, 2003
- E4 Atoms Core Oct 2, 2003
- E5 Advertising Core Oct 9, 2003
- E6 Antidotes Core Oct 16, 2003
- E7 Arthropods Core Oct 23, 2003
- E8 Albania Core Oct 30, 2003
- E9 Antelopes Core Nov 6, 2003
- E10 Aviation Core Nov 13, 2003
- E11 Arts Mytharc Nov 20, 2003
- E12 Advent Mytharc Dec 25, 2003
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Blue Mytharc Oct 8, 2004
- E2 Birds Core Oct 8, 2004
- E3 Bombs Core Oct 15, 2004
- E4 Bible Core Oct 22, 2004
- E5 Bears Core Oct 29, 2004
- E6 Beavers Core Nov 5, 2004
- E7 Biscuits Core Nov 12, 2004
- E8 Bees Core Nov 19, 2004
- E9 Bats Core Nov 26, 2004
- E10 Bills Core Dec 3, 2004
- E11 Beats Mytharc Dec 10, 2004
- E12 Birth (Christmas special) Mytharc Dec 17, 2004
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Campanology Mytharc Sep 30, 2005
- E2 Cummingtonite Core Sep 30, 2005
- E3 Common Knowledge Core Oct 7, 2005
- E4 Cheating Core Oct 14, 2005
- E5 Cat's Eyes Core Oct 21, 2005
- E6 Cockneys Core Oct 28, 2005
- E7 Constellations Core Nov 4, 2005
- E8 Corby Core Nov 11, 2005
- E9 Creatures Core Nov 18, 2005
- E10 Cleve Crudgington Core Nov 25, 2005
- E11 Carnival Mytharc Dec 2, 2005
- E12 Combustion Mytharc Dec 9, 2005
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Danger Mytharc Sep 29, 2006
- E2 Discoveries Core Oct 6, 2006
- E3 Dogs Core Oct 13, 2006
- E4 Dictionaries Core Oct 20, 2006
- E5 Death (Halloween Special) Filler Oct 27, 2006
- E6 Drinks Core Nov 3, 2006
- E7 Differences Core Nov 10, 2006
- E8 Descendants (Children in Need Special) Core Nov 17, 2006
- E9 Doves Core Nov 24, 2006
- E10 Divination Core Dec 1, 2006
- E11 Deprivation Core Dec 8, 2006
- E12 Domesticity Mytharc Dec 15, 2006
- E13 December (Christmas Special) Mytharc Dec 22, 2006
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Engineering Mytharc Sep 21, 2007
- E2 Electricity Core Sep 21, 2007
- E3 Eating Core Sep 28, 2007
- E4 Exploration Core Oct 6, 2007
- E5 Europe Core Oct 12, 2007
- E6 Everything Etc Core Oct 19, 2007
- E7 Espionage Core Oct 26, 2007
- E8 Eyes and Ears Core Nov 2, 2007
- E9 Entertainment Core Nov 9, 2007
- E10 England Core Nov 16, 2007
- E11 Endings Core Nov 23, 2007
- E12 Empire Mytharc Dec 7, 2007
- E13 Elephants Mytharc 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.