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Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron
Would I Lie To You?

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.

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Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

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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

Cast
Rob Brydon Host / Presenter
Lee Mack Team Captain
David Mitchell Team Captain
Guest cast
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.

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