Ep 7. Episode 7
- November 1, 2019
The popular UK panel show, Mock the Week, returns for its 18th season with the seventh episode featuring the usual mix of topical humor and witty banter. Host Dara Ó Briain is joined by a rotating cast of stand-up comedians as they mock the week's news.
In this episode, the jokes come thick and fast as the comedians take aim at everything from Brexit to Donald Trump. The audience is treated to a host of hilarious impressions, including a particularly memorable one of Boris Johnson. There's also a running gag involving a former British Prime Minister that provides a lot of laughs throughout the show.
The first round, called "Headliners," has the comedians guessing what news headline a given acronym might stand for. They come up with some hilarious possibilities, from "FATB" being the new weight loss trend to "SFLC" being a new street dance craze.
Next up is "Heroes and Villains," where the comedians pick people from the news who are either being praised or criticized and give their own comedic spin on the situation. The topics tackled include Elon Musk, the royal family, and a surprising pick for villain of the week.
In the third round, "If This Is the Answer, What Is the Question?" the comedians are given an answer and must come up with a question that fits. This round produces some of the funniest one-liners of the episode, with topics ranging from British politics to tech giants.
The penultimate round is "Scenes We'd Like to See," where the comedians act out funny scenarios suggested by the host or audience. These scenes include a mock game show where the prize is a Brexit deal, a news report on the discovery of a new planet, and a hilarious impression of Theresa May.
The final round, "Quickfire Lies," sees the comedians trying to bluff their way through a series of questions on a given topic. The host and audience must guess whether the responses are true or false. This round is always a fan favorite, and this episode is no exception.
Overall, Mock the Week Season 18 Episode 7 is a riotous half-hour of laughs that will leave viewers in stitches. The comedians are at the top of their game, making fun of everything from politics to pop culture with their quick wit and irreverent humor. Fans of the show won't want to miss this episode, and newcomers will quickly understand why Mock the Week has become a British comedy institution.
