Would I Lie to You? 2007

Overview

Would I Lie to You? is a comedic panel show that features two teams competing against one another. The program is hosted by Rob Brydon, who took over the role from Angus Deayton. Team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell lead their respective sides, which are each comprised of two additional guests. Throughout the episodes, participants engage in various rounds including Home Truths, This Is My, and Quickfire Lies. The core objective of the show requires each person to reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies. It is then the responsibility of the opposing team to distinguish between the tall tales and the fantastic facts presented to them. The title of the series references the act of lying, which is defined as an intentional untruth or a false statement made with the deliberate intent to deceive others. By challenging participants to communicate or identify these assertions, the show explores the practice of misleading others through statements that are believed to be false.