Mock the Week Season 18 Episode 9
Mock the Week
Season 18

Ep 9. Episode 9

  • November 22, 2019

Mock the Week is a British comedy panel show that features a rotating cast of comedians who participate in a series of satirical games and challenges centered around current events and popular culture. Season 18, episode 9 features some of the show's most popular and well-known comedians, including Dara Ó Briain, Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, and Sara Barron.

The episode begins with a round of "Headliners," in which the comedians are given a set of initials and must come up with a humorous headline that fits those letters. The topics for this round range from political scandals to pop culture events, and the comedians' jokes are both witty and irreverent.

Next up is the "Do Not Want To Live There" round, in which the comedians are shown a series of odd and potentially dangerous locations and asked to provide humorous commentary about why no one would want to live there. This round provides ample opportunity for the comedians to showcase their observational humor and quick wits.

The third round is "If This Is The Answer," which challenges the comedians to come up with a humorous question that corresponds to a given answer, with the questions ranging from current events to obscure trivia. This round is always a fan favorite, as the comedians often come up with inventive and unexpected questions that leave both the audience and their fellow panelists laughing.

Following "If This Is The Answer" is the "Between The Lines" round, in which the comedians are shown a news clip with the audio removed and are tasked with providing humorous commentary based solely on the facial expressions and body language of the participants. This round is all about the comedians' ability to read people, and their quick and often absurd interpretations of the clips always provide big laughs.

The fifth round is "Picture Of The Week," in which the comedians are shown a topical news photograph and asked to provide humorous captions or commentary about the image. This round often provides some of the episode's most memorable moments, as the comedians riff on everything from political gaffes to celebrity fashion fails.

Finally, the episode concludes with the "Scenes We'd Like To See" round, in which the comedians are given a topic and must provide humorous one-liners or sketches about that topic. This round is always a crowd-pleaser, as the comedians pull out all the stops to provide the biggest laughs possible.

Overall, season 18, episode 9 of Mock the Week is a hilarious and irreverent celebration of all things current events and pop culture. With its quick wit, satirical bite, and talented panelists, it's no wonder that Mock the Week remains one of the most beloved comedy panel shows on British television.

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Description
  • First Aired
    November 22, 2019
  • Language
    English