Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

The "bonkers panel show, as Edmonds/Partridge might put it, continues with two teams attempting to persuade an army of invading aliens we're actually worth saving. An uphill struggle, some would say, given almost any recent news headline. Still, the likes of Janet Street-Porter and Una Stubbs give it their best shot.

A panel show that is almost logical once you completely accept its premise. Harry Hill presides over two teams, each tasked with saving planet Earth from alien invasion by finding clips, people or content funny enough to place in a capsule to persuade aliens that Earthlings are fun enough not to obliterate.

TV Preview: Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

The guests in the second episode are Kara Tointon, Suzanne Packer, Tom Davis and Moira Stuart. It's supposed to be a panel game, but if there are any rules I haven't worked them out yet. I don't care though.

In which celebrities are hurled headlong and baffled into Harry Hill's new comedy panel show. Comedian Micky Flanagan, Robert Peston, Corrie's Sally Dynevor and erstwhile jumpsuit enthusiast Anneka Rice make up the first two teams, tasked with saving the planet from an alien invasion. Because why not?

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"This feels a bit like the son of TV Burp," he says. "I hope there are enough elements people like, basically taking the p*** out of TV clips."

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule preview

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule is a panel show - but not as we know it.

Alien Fun Capsule is a bit like TV Burp repeating

Harry has managed to create a fun and edgy half-hour show featuring well chosen celebrity guests who don't know quite what to expect but are fully aware that refusing to play along is not an option.

TV Review: Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Widdicombe, sporting a curly wig and dodgy jumper for the routine, said: "This is the most fun I've ever had on TV" and it was easy to see why he felt that way.