MOCK THE WEEK: LAUNCH DATE, HOST, GUESTS AND FORMAT CONFIRMED FOR TLC REBOOT OF BBC PANEL SHOW

One of Britain’s best-loved comedy shows is back. Mock the Week returns with a brand-new series, launching Sunday 1st February at 9pm on TLC, which is now free-to-air in the UK. 

Once again overseeing the mayhem will be Dara Ó Briain. The witty, fast-paced, satirical panel show that turns the week’s news into comedy gold is back bigger than ever, with hour-long episodes packed full of fearless jokes, quick-fire challenges and the chaotic energy fans know and love.

Expect razor-sharp, inspired silliness and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments as some of the nation’s funniest comedians battle it out to get the biggest laughs.

Joining Dara in the studio throughout the new series, is a stellar line-up of top comedy talent, including Rhys James, Sara Pascoe, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ahir Shah, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan, Hugh Dennis, Sarah Keyworth, Lou Sanders, Glenn Moore, Ellie Taylor and Russell Howard – with more names still to be announced.

The new series stays true to the classic Mock the Week format, featuring iconic rounds such as If This Is the Answer, What Is the Question?, Wheel of News, Picture of the Week and the legendary Scenes We’d Like to See. But fans can also look forward to brand-new rounds,created especially for the expanded 60-minute format, giving even more room for bold jokes and unexpected twists.

Speaking about the show’s return, host Dara Ó Briain said: “I’m genuinely delighted to be back doing Mock the Week and on TLC. From what I remember, it’s a show that thrives on silly jokes from smart people and any actual insight is purely accidental. Also, from what I remember, my job was mainly just pressing a buzzer and handing out imaginary points. I can still do that. Here, have some imaginary points! That's how easy it is.  Also, it's coming back just in time to confuse people who had only just heard it had been cancelled. See you there!”

Mock the Week will launch on free-to-air TLC from Sunday 1st February at 9pm. It is part of a bumper 2026 TLC schedule which becomes the destination for big laughs, real emotions and true escapism with its broad entertainment offer.