Would I Lie To You?
- TV panel show
- BBC One
- 2007 - 2024
- 151 episodes (17 series)
Panel show in which believable lies and unbelievable truths must be identified. Stars Rob Brydon, Angus Deayton, Lee Mack and David Mitchell.
- Due to return for Series 18
- Christmas Special repeated at 7pm on U&Dave
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 8
Further details
Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall and League Of Gentleman and Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith on David's team; and West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker attempt to lie their way to victory for captain Lee Mack.
Are a well-known, high-street chain store's mannequins really based on Trinny's body? Did Charlie lie to his girlfriend about being deaf in one ear for six years? And does Michael have a three-part ritual that he must adhere to before going on stage?
Home Truths
Michael Ball: I have a three part ritual that I have to adhere to before I go on stage. (Truth)
Trinny Woodall: Marks & Spencer's mannequins are based on my body. (Lie)
Reece Shearsmith: For a summer, I worked at a funeral director's that offered themed funerals. (Lie)
Charlie Brooker: For six years, I pretended to a girlfriend that I was partially deaf. (Truth)
Ring of Truth
Christina Aguilera once followed a strict diet, where every meal had 4 food items: 1 cruncy, 1 soft, 1 hot, 1 cold. (Truth)
This Is My...
Charlie Brooker: This is Donna, who is teaching me basic home maintenance.
Lee Mack: This is Donna and she saved my life when she threw me a lifebelt after I fell off my boat.
Michael Ball: This is Donna, she has been my number one super fan since she was 17. She even has a toilet seat cover with my face on it. (Truth)
Final Round
David Mitchell: Three members of the cabinet subscribe to my Twitter feed. (Lie)
Lee Mack: I kept my car running for two months by cracking an egg into it every day. (Truth)
Notes
At the end of the show, Lee's team have 9 points and David's team have 2 points. Rob's liar of the week is Michael Ball.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 28th September 2009
- Time
- 10:35pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Rob Brydon | Host / Presenter |
Lee Mack | Team Captain |
David Mitchell | Team Captain |
Charlie Brooker | Guest |
Trinny Woodall | Guest |
Reece Shearsmith | Guest |
Michael Ball | Guest |
Video
Lee's Car
Did Lee Mack keep his car running for two months by cracking an egg into it every day?
Featuring: Rob Brydon, Lee Mack & David Mitchell.