Mock The Week
It's Mock the Week - the satirical panel show that somehow manages to be nothing at all like Have I Got News For You. Who'd have thunk it?
If you want to terrify a comedian, go after them with a chainsaw while roaring like a rabid dog. Or, less illegally, ask them to improvise a routine on the spot. Apart from that chainsaw, few things are as scary as improvisation - mainly because few things are as teeth-grindingly difficult. So let us applaud the brave comedic souls who grace Mock the Week. They're expected to dissect, satirise, lampoon and generally warp the affairs of the day on cue, and frankly we doff our cap at their talents.
Created by Dan Patterson and Mark Leveson, who gave us that other great improvisational show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, the series features a number of rounds designed to extract as many jokes and jibes as possible from the comedians. Our host is Dara O'Briain, a man who clearly has too many i-s in his second name. He can probably justify it cleverly, though, as he's fluent in Irish. In fact, he's won debating championships in his mother tongue. And, being a despicably talented man, he also studied theoretical physics at university. Don't you just hate people like that?
Of course, the show is famous for ushering in the dark era of Frankie Boyle – comedy's answer to Darth Vader. Despite having the appearance of a perfectly reasonable, if somewhat surly and wary-looking Scotsman, Frankie soon asserted himself as a purveyor of evil, evil comedy. We're talking "making gags about Richard Hammond's crash" levels of unmitigated, remorseless evil. And yet, performed with such brash, punk-like fearlessness that one cannot help but chortle, despite knowing full well you have condemned yourself to a very fiery afterlife indeed.
Luckily, Frankie was long counterbalanced by Russell Howard, the Luke to his Darth, always ready to brighten things up with his wide-eyed, cheeky enthusiasm for everything. Square-jawed Hugh Dennis and egg-headed Andy Parsons are among the other members of comedy aristocracy who have made the studio their second home (not literally – that would deeply upset the cleaning staff), while guests have included literally every single comedian at work in Britain today. By which we mean, the good ones. Who agreed to be on it. They've included Milton Jones, David Mitchell, Chris Addison, Michael McIntyre, John Bishop, Shappi Khorsandi and Rhod Gilbert. How do you like dem comics?
One of the great things about Mock the Week – which distinguishes it from its older, more refined and respectable cousin, Have I Got News For You – is that it's basically two shows in one. There's the panel show bit, the format of which is fairly familiar, but there's also the stand-up bits, which – as the phrase implies – gives us a hearty dose of proper stand-up comedy, albeit all quickfire like. Of course, Frankie tended to leave everyone gawping. Challenged to come up with something you're unlikely to hear on a quiz show, he deployed: "I'm Anne Robinson, and if my botox wears off, my face will turn into a scrotum."
Not that the others are slouches when it comes to sudden wit so sharp you could grate cheese with it. How's this for an unlikely small ad, courtesy of Hugh Dennis. "Please get in touch. Our eyes met yesterday. You were the blonde undressing in your bedroom. I was the man lurking in your garden." And do you remember this deleted line from the Chronicles of Narnia, unearthed by Hugh? "I am Aslan. Formed by the merger of ASDA and Matalan."
When is it on?
Mock the Week is next on at 10:40 pm on Friday, 24th May on Dave.
Mock the Week
More comics bring their stand-up skills to the satirical panel show hosted by Dara O Briain. Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by the regulars plus Gina Yashere and Ed Byrne.
- On at 11:00 pm on Monday, 27th May on Dave
- On at 12:00 am on Tuesday, 28th May on Dave Ja Vu
- On at 2:30 am on Tuesday, 28th May on Dave
- On at 3:30 am on Tuesday, 28th May on Dave Ja Vu
Mock the Week
Casting sidelong glances at the week's news here are regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons and guest comedians David Mitchell and Milton Jones.
- On at 10:40 pm on Friday, 24th May on Dave
- On at 11:40 pm on Friday, 24th May on Dave Ja Vu
- On at 2:25 am on Saturday, 25th May on Dave
- On at 3:25 am on Saturday, 25th May on Dave Ja Vu
Mock the Week
New. Dara O Briain and series regulars Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons are joined by Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho to lampoon the week's headline-makers.
- On at 10:00 pm on Tuesday, 28th May on Dave
- On at 11:00 pm on Tuesday, 28th May on Dave Ja Vu
- On at 1:20 am on Wednesday, 29th May on Dave
- On at 2:20 am on Wednesday, 29th May on Dave Ja Vu
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Dara O'Briain's exclusive Dave blog
Get behind the scenes news and not very shocking revelations straight from the horse's mouth with Dara's blog.
Mock The Week vs HIGNFY
Is Have I Got News For You the daddy of news-based quizcoms, or has Mock stolen its print-smudged crown?
Quotes
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On the most Scottish thing he'd ever seen: I was going through a town called Bathgate at around 11 o'clock at night. And there was a guy leaning and pissing against a front door. He then took out his keys and went inside.
- Frankie Boyle
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I always wondered about that woman who had that face transplant. If you went to bed with her, would that technically count as a threesome?
- Frankie Boyle
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It's good they're holding the Olympics in the East End of London. Means the athletes will have to use extra skill to work out which gunshot is the starting pistol.
- Frankie Boyle
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What was wrong with train toilet doors that just locked, instead of this multiple choice system? If anything goes wrong, you'll be sitting there while the whole toilet wall slowly slides away, unveiling you like a prize on a quiz show. For 500 points, a shitting woman!
- Frankie Boyle
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Scientists have just built the world's biggest supercollider, and they're doing experiments to see what makes up protons. I hope that if the experiment's successful, the whole of our reality will dissolve, and a big sign will up come that says: Level Two.
- Frankie Boyle
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They're always going, don't deal with terrorists. Let's deal with them. What's Allah offering you boys, 100 virgins? We'll give you 50 slags.
- Frankie Boyle
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Apparently they're going to bring in Super Asbos. But Asbos already sound too cool. Teenagers see them as a badge of honour. They should call them Gaybos or Bender Badges.
- Frankie Boyle
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Do you think George Bush actually knows who Gordon Brown is? He probably just thinks Tony Blair's put on weight and had a mild stroke.
- Frankie Boyle
Russell Howard profile
He was just 19 when he got to the final of a Channel 4 comedy comp. Little scamp.
Dara O'Briain profile
He's large, he's funny, and he has too many i's in his name, Say hello to Dara O'Briain.
Hugh Dennis profile
Actor, comedian, writer, impressionist - is there nothing Hugh can't turn his hand to?
Comments
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JackieR92634 | 20 Jan 13
C'mon Dave we need more new Mock the Week episodes....its the best thing on the telly %-)
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metal_lady | 2 Jul 12
This show is super AWESOME!!! :-)
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WilliamM64430 | 8 Apr 12
My wife would like to make a complaint about 'Mock the Week'. "My husband tends to watch the show late on and laughs so loudly that I can't get to sleep". "Sometimes I get out of bed to remonstrate with him, and end up watching the show myself, it's so funny!"
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EllenG50491 | 15 Sep 11
My sides always hurt like hell after watching this... from laughing too much! I am ADDICTED to this show!!! XD xXx
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MichaelM89287 | 8 Sep 11
One Of The Best Shows On TV, As With Three Men....
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Megan:) | 5 Jun 11
I love this show too much!
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AntoniaM59642 | 19 Apr 11
I have to tune in for this and lol even if they are repeats!!!
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GemmaB17231 | 5 Jan 11
I LOVE DARA O BRIAIN!!! HES IRISH LIKE MYSELF AND CLAZZZ !!!! I LOVE ED BYRNE TOO!!! XXX
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MichaelM10267 | 17 Oct 10
This programme always cracks me up...always worth watching!
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coolrosetyler | 13 Oct 10
i love Russell Howard but miss Frankie Boyle both legends :) xxx
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meganM10841 | 2 Sep 10
im so going to miss frankie he is a comedy legend i also think his auto biography would be hillarious im going to miss his dark humour and his scotish acsent XXX
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Ellie <3 | 2 Sep 10
Mock the week is the best its funny as anthing it always make me pee myself laughing never lets me down Russell Howard <3
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glendaC2812 | 31 Aug 10
yes i agree it is brill i just love dara he ie great and hugh dennis
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meganM10841 | 31 Aug 10
there would be no dave if there was no mock the week my favs are huge dennis and russel
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l337 | 5 Aug 10
MTW is just so awesome and is really funny and russel is best frankie and hugh doing the speech is class XD :P
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Vidlina | 3 Aug 10
I love MTW but miss Frankie's dark humour.
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fredwardW89952 | 22 Jul 10
haha mock the week is amazing and the new series haven't let me down they are just as funny without frankie but i do miss him but i think maybe Milton should be the replacement captain with his short quick one liners of randomness and his 15 magic cookies XD
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glendaC84714 | 7 Jul 10
it isnt the same with out frankie boyle i just liked his skotish accent and also he was brill comedian and the others of course ithink mock the week rates the best panel show show so for.
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TheComedyLover | 3 Jul 10
A New Series Of MTW Has Started Love It Mmore Every Time Its Amazing Go Russell Howard Love You :)
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Ellie <3 | 2 Jul 10
Mock the week is really good Its always good RussellHoward is awesome :P Xxx
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HannahP96776 | 2 Jul 10
I agree with Glenda. They are all fantastic. Its a shame Frankie left though...
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glendaC84714 | 30 Jun 10
i think the preasent stand up commedians are brill keep up the good work keep us happy as thats what the dr ordered is laughter.
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BenO16638 | 30 Jun 10
Put on Barry Cryer or Don Rickles.
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HannahP96776 | 30 Jun 10
Bril show :) go Russell!
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BenO16638 | 4 Jun 10
I wish they could get Simon Pegg on.
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TheComedyLover | 3 Jun 10
im 13 and i think i watch the most comedy shows and stand up comedians ever love the show everybody should watch this show but only if you get waht they are actually talking about
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TheComedyLover | 3 Jun 10
All People Should Watch This The Best Comedians Are On This Show Frankie Boyle Russell Howard And Everybody Else On There
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BenO16638 | 16 May 10
FANTASTIC show. Just saw it for the first time a couple days ago visiting London. Wow!!
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sophieW22355 | 21 Feb 10
omg im 14 and love mock the week you are all soooo funny and guess what im watching it now woo :P
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Emmalenexo | 19 Feb 10
Russell howard is amazing, but hugh dennis.. Jeez, he is bloody funny. :)
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IvanH21217 | 8 Feb 10
the fact that frankie has gone is stopping me liking it as much as i did when he was on it =C
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IvanH21217 | 8 Feb 10
aa dunno init
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bish0188 | 23 Jan 10
even the repeats are funny,BUT in the new series frankie is missing he brings a edge to the programme,he say's what he thinks and thats good.
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LucaB56806 | 16 Jan 10
mock the week is brilliant, it is so cool and funny :)
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glendaC84714 | 12 Jan 10
i also love this programme i love the way they do the voice overs of the royle family. in my opinion your always reapeting the programmes and i can never remember what programme i have wached. are you going to do a new serise.
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holliee | 22 Dec 09
yeah same tracy, i think it was written about one of the really early series', so that was before russell. hes my fave guy on the show =D
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TracyB27587 | 26 Nov 09
"Regular panellists include cheeky young scamp , Radio 4 comedy veteran Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons from double act Parsons and Naylor and controversial comic Frankie Boyle ..." I'm hoping this was written before Russell became a regular... if not and I were him, I'd be slightly pissed off.
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AmyEPhillips | 25 Nov 09
I adore Mock The Week just for the simply fact that i love Frankie Boyle, Dara O'Briain, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons And Hugh Dennis :-) And i love it extra more when David Mitchell is on it! xx
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roddersj04 | 15 Nov 09
This is the best show on Dave EVER
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Pogo650 | 22 Oct 09
I love this programme - Hugh Dennis totally cracks me up ..... SHOWADDYWADDY!!
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WOOKII | 30 Sep 09
does any1 else feel most of the time they have 4 ppl and dara tha we kno like frankie and russel and then 2 we dont kno who ussually dont say much then out of the complete blue theyll bring somebody in we kno like micheal mcintyre srry cant spell his name
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bish0188 | 30 Sep 09
frankie boyle what a comic genuis,i watched the show the other day without him and it wasn't the same.hope he is not away long.
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Scotsal | 28 Sep 09
Great show. Love it. The bold Frankie Boyle is pure mental, superb. Hugh Dennis is funny as anything. And, of course, Dar O'Briain is excellent.
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Dorset69 | 2 Sep 09
I watch this show everytime, even if i've watched it before, absolutely brilliant.
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beeeeefy:') | 2 Sep 09
frankie boyle for priminister he could give gordon brown a run for his money , well any one could to be honest:) fav comedian halerious:D
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SelsieCain | 28 Aug 09
Frankie Boyle and Hugh Dennis are the best. Their brilliant and are 2 of my favourite comedians. Their really funny although Frankie Boyle can be rather dark at times, which makes him even better.
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princesslaya25 | 25 Aug 09
love this show keep it up lol
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soosiecool | 24 Aug 09
Frankie Boyle is my man of the month, Hugh Dennis makes me laugh just to kook at him, Andy Parsons is soooo original, Russell Howard is so true to life. Laugh? I have to change my Tena lady to an extra absornebt one!!!!!
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lexican | 14 Aug 09
This the greatest show on the telly the laughs you can get last for days or sometimes even weeks
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emma666 | 12 Aug 09
BEST SHOW EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is the msot funny and best show i have seen Frankie Boyle <<<<< LEGEND he makes the show , one of the funniest on there Dara O'brien and hugh dennis are exellent aswelll and Russell is cool too
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QueenBexy | 12 Aug 09
Ha Ha!~ Mock the week is awesome!! (also the news of the world makes a great theme tune! The jam is awesome too!!)
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lisajanex | 1 Aug 09
wow, such a great show, i watch it all the time when its on this station and also on the normal tele. so funny.
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G-StarGeorge | 1 Aug 09
The Greatest Show On The Box :) Frankie Boyle Russel Howard Hugh Dennis +& Dara Are Absolutely EPIC!
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John596 | 1 Aug 09
I love Frankie Boyle's laugh. :)
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carl170170 | 1 Aug 09
mock the week is exellent... frankie boyle is the funniest man on the show ...best laugh on telly !!!
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THENUNEATONFOX | 1 Aug 09
I like this show, its funny and when the news gets depressing, this makes you see the funny side of it. Dara is a great host and jumps a few gags in himself. Frankie Boyle - this guy is hilarious and Scottish as well so gives a great perspective and adds a few gags about Scotland. Andy Parsons - just the sight of him go upt the mic sets the audience off, he is funny being simple minded and his gags come as he says...now... you know he's though some good thing off. Russell Howard - He is great :D, he usually points out the obvious and also too adds in his gags. Hugh Dennis - Funny, very funny, he adds in a few quips and his commentary on earlier shows was funn and between the lines where we would set Frankie Boyle into laughter as he becomes the character. A really good show :D
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EmzStar | 30 Jul 09
mock the week is actuall great, ive become slightly obsesssed with it & think its amazing . the punch lines sometimes keep me in laughing fits for days & i always refere to jokes whereever i am. russel howard? what a bloody legend! & as for frankie boyle ! :L omg. the scotsman is a icon too comedy. i do wanna say that russel howards joke on " mr tiddles" in scences we'd like too see, was one of the funniest things ive ever seen (: keep the jokes comming! x
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abigailx | 26 Jul 09
the best comedy show ever especcialy like frankie boyle hugh dennis and russell howard :)
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Jimpa | 20 Jul 09
Never miss a show.Got my girlfriend into it too.I wish it was an hour and a half long show with two of everything.and maybe a longer news reel....On the spur one liners are genius. To all the team your comedy is absolute class..:) Keep it rocking.
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spike4822 | 18 Jul 09
Great show. More Michael McIntyre please
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VinnieJohno | 17 Jul 09
Great show, just please who ever lines up guest for it dont let Michael MacIntyre back on it, my little toe has more comical relevance than anything in this guy comedy. He has to be the least funny man on television currently in England, everytime he tells a joke I swear i see tumbleweeds rolling across my minds eye... he's just pants!!! Everything else about it is awesome. And Frankie Boyle should have his own show!
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redmarshmellow | 15 Jul 09
mook of the week as it call it is the most funnyest thing when Michael McIntyre & Russell Howard are in it ( taty bo jangles )
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Danni21 | 15 Jul 09
I always watch dave , when i get the chance . Mock the week is my fav , as its packed full off laughs .
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x_H2o_x | 14 Jul 09
amazing show, soooo funny actually :) always good to see the funniest show on late at night. xx
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Nicky-Nick | 11 Jul 09
Mock The Week is just BRILLLIANT, even David Cameron watches it, so that means that the world is fine, and it revolves around Mock The Week, Brilliant.
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Popzilla! | 7 Jul 09
Mock the Week is pure awesomeness! I love Russell and Dara, and my favourite guest ever would have to be the amazing and lovely Michael McIntyre; He makes me belly-laugh! "Obviously I don't eat the whole asparagus- I'm not a monster!" Hehehe! I love when Adam Hills is on, too, and he gets his leg out! Ed Byrne and David Mitchell are also great!
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Ruggyboy1 | 4 Jul 09
Brilliant show, bored of re-runs once again.
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foxy4192 | 2 Jul 09
love the prog,just getting a bit bored with catchphrase ''tonights winners are frankie,hugh & whoever else is on their team''
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TheUltimateDaveGeek | 20 Jun 09
Love this show. Absolute commical genius! I think Russel and Frankie are the best. I hope you show any new series soon please because it's one of the best shows and I hate watching re-runs! thanks.
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poet30 | 16 Jun 09
comdey is comdeyno what what the subject mock the week is brillant never laughed so much in my puff
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miller4life | 19 Apr 09
i wish that dave would show some new episodes of mock the week as after a while you know whats coming nd when you expect it then it stops being funny please keep up the good work but can we have more new episodes ps the best part of the show is all of it
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holliee | 12 Apr 09
mock the week quiz if you want one... www.quibblo.com/dynamiite then click on the mock the week quiz on the bottom right hand corner. enjoy :D
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keithB65770 | 12 Apr 09
mock the week just sheer brilliance #################
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nicky*m | 3 Apr 09
favourtie mock the week moment? mine would be and there are alot would have to be unseen sences with adam hills because he is my favourtie guess that has been on, i know that frankie and russell (not including dara) are very funny 2(russell more than frankie but thats only because i have never seen frankie wear any womens clothing before, i wounder if russell took home the french maids outfit and the airhoest one too, to be onist i think russell would have looked better in the airhoestes outfit x x) but adam looks better in fishnet stockings (black) and matching black high hills very sexy x x we want more please x x x x x x x x x x x
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nicky*m | 3 Apr 09
i dont think i could live without Mock the week thank you oh holy DAVE x x
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ComedyObsessed | 1 Apr 09
This show is Legendary!!! i <3 Frankie
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ComedyxCutie | 25 Mar 09
i just love mock the week!!
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DrDaveB | 3 Mar 09
Do you not think that a different episode should have been shown tonight Tuesday 3-3-09 @9.00 without a joke about Jade Goody
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Popzilla! | 12 Feb 09
Mock the Week rules!! Russell is especially awesome, and I love it when Michael McIntyre is on (all hail Michael McIntyre)! It's hardly ever on now though :( Bring it back, I want to laugh!
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Comedy_Fan | 28 Jan 09
I love this show so much <3 It's actually about to come on *jumps around excitedly* Hugh and Frankie are the very best :D I love it when in 'Unlikely Things To Hear In The House Of Lords' Russel said: "I please welcome our new member *Holds out arm in welcoming gesture* Lord Voldemort" ^^
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weesastewart | 27 Jan 09
fantasic show i love it, we both love hughs mock on adverts is hilarious and frankie is so rudely funny. dara is a great host long may this show continue
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terri5784 | 24 Jan 09
mock the week is brilliant! russell howard and frankie boyle are the best on show!
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ChRiSsYuheard | 23 Jan 09
frankies the best!! he always insults people, its hilarious! ed byrne ace aswell
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Popzilla! | 22 Jan 09
I love Mock the Week! It is sooo awesome! Everytime I watch it, my face hurts!
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vix..; ) | 15 Jan 09
i absolutely love this show xx it's fantastic and i cannot get enough _same goes for Frankie Boyle ; ) who is ACE!! x
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JDslashGNR | 12 Jan 09
I AGREE JOSHUAH
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joshuah | 12 Jan 09
Wow, I love this show <3 It always makes me laugh ^^ and Dara O'Briain and Russell Howard and many many more, are comedy genious's, I'm so glad this show exists <3 And it's on in a minute aswell, wow ^^
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Grindstonem | 6 Jan 09
We need like 5 showings of Mock the week every night for every week of 2009!!!
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Sigy Ridz | 6 Jan 09
Brilliant witty Comedy Great Laugh
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SuperBiillskii... | 5 Jan 09
THIS SHOW IS AWESOOOOMMMEEEEEEEE..... The Best Show On Earth. More Series Should Be Made.
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Tess13..x | 3 Jan 09
i LOVE mock the week !!! its my fave show everrr FRANKIE BOYLE WILL YOU MARRY ME xx or russell howard??!! xxxxxxx
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Not A Gayer | 2 Jan 09
i think i like ed byrne the best is that how u spell it byrne?
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Not A Gayer | 2 Jan 09
YAY MA ACCOUNT WORKED I LOVE.....PEOPLE BUT NOT S AS I AM NOT GAY
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badger3000 | 30 Dec 08
mock the week is the only show worth watchin besides top gear and QI so keep it comin...
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Ocelot_Kitten | 29 Dec 08
Mock the Week is AWSOME xD Its my second fav quizcom, after Whose Line...
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X...Emma-lou...X | 26 Dec 08
Ilove mock the week its the best show on the box
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Wolfiee | 24 Dec 08
its a rellay awesome show, so funny, great to jut sit down and have a laugh to^^
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Space Alien | 20 Dec 08
Is there any chance of having a channel named Dave Presents Mock The Week:24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week :)
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weeny8808 | 8 Dec 08
what a show!!!
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geddz | 25 Nov 08
it does exactly what it say's on the tin!!!!, got to be the best thing going on the telly at the moment(apart from top gear) keep it coming dave.......
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mentalist queen | 23 Nov 08
Amazing progamme I miss it when it's not on!
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ComedyxCutie | 29 Oct 08
I just love mock the week, its just so funny!! being a woman so many people take the p*** just because i watch a 'MENS' channel!! how could anyone resist watching mock the week!!











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JackieR92634 | 20 Jan 13
View all commentsC'mon Dave we need more new Mock the Week episodes....its the best thing on the telly %-)