As a big fan, I’m thrilled to hear that Mock the Week is coming back to TV! It’s been a little over three years since it was cancelled, and I honestly thought we’d seen the last of it. But it’s returning tonight, which is fantastic news!
Dara Ó Briain is once again hosting the show, continuing in his familiar role, and the show will follow its usual format.
Join Ó Briain tonight, February 1st, for a lively show featuring witty conversation and funny games with a fantastic lineup of guests: Rhys James, Ahir Shah, Angela Barnes, Sara Pascoe, Ed Byrne, and Russell Howard.
Ó Briain recently told TopMob magazine that things have become increasingly absurd. He explained that a major shift is the change in government – previously, he often criticized the Conservative party because they were the ones making decisions. Now, his focus will likely shift to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, as they are currently in power. He clarified this isn’t due to his show no longer being on the BBC, but simply because of who holds the power now.
So, when can we expect to tune into the new of Mock the Week? Scroll on to find out!
How to watch the new Mock the Week
The new nine-part series of Mock the Week returns to screens on Sunday 1st February at 9pm.
It will air on TLC, which can be found on 12 on Freeview, 133 on Sky and 113 on Virgin Media.
Why is Mock the Week no longer on BBC Two?
It was announced in 2022 that Mock the Week would end after 17 years.
As a long-time fan, I was gutted to hear Mock the Week was ending. The BBC didn’t really give a straight answer as to why, but basically said in a statement that after 21 series, they needed to make space for some new programs. It’s a tough decision, and honestly, a bit of a loss for comedy fans like me.
We’re grateful to Angst Productions, host Dara O’Briain, panellist Hugh Dennis, and all the comedians who appeared on the show over its 21 series.
When the show was cancelled, David O’Brien joked that the UK had ‘run out of news,’ implying there was nothing left to talk about.
Ó’Briain explained that the show’s storylines were becoming increasingly outlandish – things like worldwide pandemics, the UK’s departure from Europe, and a rapid turnover of prime ministers. He felt they couldn’t compete with how bizarre the actual news had become.
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Mock the Week returns on Sunday 1st February at 9pm on TLC.
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Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she reported on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a degree in Journalism.
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