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Radio Times review

Those QI elves have been busy. We learn that every episode of QI since the start has included a secret coded message that nobody has spotted. And that's not the only bauble: at the end, Stephen Fry gets a (literally) magical surprise gift and it brings such childish joy to his face, it feels like a proper Christmas moment.

Elsewhere, there's a hilarious ad lib from Johnny Vegas when a studio bulb blows, keyboard skills from Bill Bailey, and some improvising around that little-known (but genuine) musical, The Bathrooms Are Coming.

QI: series M, episode 7 - Middle Muddle review

This was more of an interesting episode than a funny one, and there several topics that were mention that I personally had always been curious about, such as what colour mirrors actually are.

Sandi Toksvig not worried about 'QI' pressure

Sandi Toksvig has insisted she's not worried about filling Stephen Fry's shoes when she takes over from him as host of QI.

QI: series M, episode 6 - Marriage and Mating review

Some QI fans complain when an episode contains too much sex or raunchy humour in it. However, when an episode covers the subject of mating you can't say you haven't been warned.

QI claims that Moon has faster wifi than Lincolnshire

Internet users in the Lincolnshire countryside may not be shocked - but the Moon has faster broadband than rural areas of Britain. The staggering statement was made in 1,234 QI Facts To Leave You Speechless.

QI quizmasters release new book of jaw-dropping facts

The team behind the hit BBC TV quiz QI have released a new book packed with facts that will make your jaw drop.

Review - QI: series M, episode 5 - Maths

So far this has been one of the best episodes of the series. It had the perfect balance of knowledge, comedy and information which makes QI one of the best shows around.

The QI Elves on a geek revolution

Lydia Fallon caught up with half of the fact-finding foursome to chat about the revolution of the geeks...

Radio Times review

Comedian Susan Calman hyperventilates at the prospect of this week's topic: maths. "I'm phobic about maths," she wails to a sympathetic Stephen Fry, who guides her gently through a maths-based limerick. Future host Sandi Toksvig (who takes over next series, after Fry's retirement), however, thinks maths can be "beautiful". During a jolly episode where Alan Davies is outnumbered there to one by female contestants (including comedian Aisling Bea), we learn the difference between an anagram and an aptagram, and ponder whether rhesus monkeys can count.

John Lloyd talks TV and radio comedy... and Gogglebox

John spoke candidly about Stephen Fry's departure ("an iconic figure") and the origins of the series.