The guest host for the first episode of the show's 44th run is presenter, writer and broadcaster Clare Balding, making her first appearance in the chair. Clare joins regulars Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, plus guest panellists Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone, for a satirical look at the week's news.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Balding | Guest Star | ||
| Graham Linehan | Guest Star | ||
| Ken Livingstone | Guest Star | ||
| Paul Wheeler | Director |