QI: Series X | Preview (BBC Two)

The nation’s most curious quiz show, QI, returns to BBC Two and iPlayer with Series X. The series promises another run of razor-sharp wit, unexpected facts and the very best in comedy talent. 

At the helm once again is Sandi Toksvig, joined by Alan Davies, as they lead a brilliant line up of guests through a series of curious questions and Quite Interesting facts. Along the way, they’ll reminisce over Xs and Exes, uncover X Animals, celebrate Xmas, and explore the Xtreme. 

Across the series, guests include: Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Tom Allen, Ella Al-Shamahi, Angela Barnes, Cally Beaton, Catherine Bohart, Melanie Bracewell, Jo Brand, Gyles Brandreth, Alex Brooker, Desiree Burch, Susan Calman, Daliso Chaponda, Roisin Conaty Lucy Cooke, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Rhod Gilbert, Howard Goodall, Sheila Hancock, Bella Hull.

Plus Elis James, Rosie Jones, Nish Kumar, LaVoix, Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Jamali Maddix, Stevie Martin, Chris McCausland, Lewis MacLeod, Ross Noble, Sara Pascoe, Blank Peng, Lucy Porter, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Lou Sanders, Daniel Sloss, Ian Smith, Laura Smyth, Phil Wang and Holly Walsh.

The QI XL episodes (14 x 45) will be followed each week by a 30-minute repeat. The series will also include 2 x 30-minute compilation episodes. Across the run, Sandi and Alan will be joined by:

Piers Fletcher, QI Series Producer, said: “QI is back, and this year we’re all about the letter X - so if you’ve ever wondered what a xerotic xanthocarp might be then this is the show for you. (It’s a dried banana, but don’t let that put you off.)”

QI returns Tuesday 3rd November at 9pm on BBC Two.