Television
Top 20 British TV panel shows
This page lists the top 20 British TV panel shows, determined by a combination of the results of previous polls, award wins, and BCG's visitor data.
1. Would I Lie To You?
Panel show in which believable lies and unbelievable truths must be identified.
3. 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
The 8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars play the famous words and numbers quiz with the help of guests.
4. Have I Got News For You
Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
5. Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
6. 8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
7. A League Of Their Own
Sports-based panel show fronted by comedians, with a host of sport and celebrity stars.
8. Hypothetical
Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster host a panel show testing two teams of comedians on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous scenarios.
9. The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Channel 4's annual topical end-of-year panel show. Hosted by Jimmy Carr and featuring a host of well-known comedians as panellists.
10. Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
11. The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything
Comedy quiz show, spinning off from The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year.
12. Celebrity Juice
ITV2 panel show hosted by Leigh Francis as Keith Lemon, focused on the world of celebrity and silly games.
13. Insert Name Here
Panel show about names, hosted by Sue Perkins with team captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe.
14. Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Entertainment show hosted by Lee Mack, comprising amazing facts and trivia, and celebrities testing their veracity.
15. Room 101
Frank Skinner hosts Room 101, where celebrities compete in a series of themed rounds to get their most hated item banished forever.
16. There's Something About Movies
Alan Carr hosts this panel show focused on the topic of films.
20. Question Team
Richard Ayoade hosts this panel show in which the players write the questions.