Argumental
- TV panel show
- U&Dave
- 2008 - 2012
- 44 episodes (4 series)
Panel show in which comedians are asked to speak for and against various issues. Sean Lock, Seann Walsh and Robert Webb are the current regulars. Also features John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 27th October 2008
- Time
- 9:40pm
- Channel
- U&Dave
- Length
- 40 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Sergeant | Host / Presenter |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Team Captain |
| Rufus Hound | Team Captain |
| Mark Watson | Guest |
| Dara O Briain | Guest |
| Simon Bullivant | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Lee Stuart Evans | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Simon Evans | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jim Pullin | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Shaun Pye | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Charlie Skelton | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Fraser Steele | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Martin Trenaman | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ian Lorimer | Director |
| David Taylor | Producer |
| Gary Chippington | Executive Producer |
| Clive Tulloh | Executive Producer |
| Steve Andrews | Editor |
| Tim Ellison | Editor |
| Colin Pigott | Production Designer |
Videos
Argumental Preview
Preview clips from the first episode of Argumental.
Featuring: Marcus Brigstocke, Rufus Hound, John Sergeant & Mark Watson.
Series 1, Episode 1 - Outtakes
A selection of outtakes from the first episode of series 1.
Featuring: Marcus Brigstocke, Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Dara O Briain & Mark Watson.
Press
Argumental Pros and Cons
Arguably, this is a very funny new comedy panel game. On the other hand, there are plenty of painfully unfunny moments.
The Custard TV, 29th October 2008Did anyone else also see Dave's new show Argumental last night and find it really a bit odd - like you'd gone round to John Sergeant's house at Christmas and everyone was drunk and playing at school debating club? Strange times.
Vicky Frost, The Guardian, 28th October 2008Argumental Review
Everyone impressed, with Rufus Hound finally getting the chance to really shine on TV, and Brigstocke playing up brilliantly to his angry young man persona.
Anna Lowman, TV Scoop, 28th October 2008From the moment host John Sergeant heehaws, you know this new panel show featuring regulars Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound is a winner. The aim is to argue wittily and outrageously, as demonstrated by Dara O'Briain, who manages to compare Brigstocke to Mao Tse-tung.
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 27th October 2008Panel shows may be two-a-penny, but this witty celebration of the art of argument definitely has something. Comedians Rufus Hound and Marcus Brigstocke and their teams defend or denounce a given statement - the funnier and more outrageous their case the better. It's presented by John Sergeant (whose laugh alone makes it worth watching).
Simon Horsford, The Telegraph, 27th October 2008