Ep 5. Episode 5

Mock the Week is a comedy panel show that has been running since 2005. It is presented by Dara O Briain and features a rotating cast of comedians who satirize the week's news stories. In season 21, episode 5, the regulars are joined by two guest comedians: Angela Barnes and Jamali Maddix.

The episode opens with a round called "Headliners," in which the comedians are given an acronym and must come up with a funny headline that fits it. This week's acronym is "MMPP," and the jokes range from Brexit-related to celebrity gossip.

Next up is "Newsreel," in which the comedians are shown a news clip and take turns offering humorous commentary. The clip in question is footage of a rally in support of Boris Johnson, and the comedians offer their own takes on the Prime Minister's policies, appearance, and foibles.

The third round is called "If this is the answer, what is the question?" and involves Dara reading out an answer, and the contestants having to guess what the question was. For example, the answer might be "three," and the question might be "how many times has Theresa May lost a vote on her Brexit deal?" The comedians take turns coming up with questions that fit the answer, and the funniest one wins.

The next round is called "Picture of the Week," and involves the comedians being shown a humorous image and being asked to comment on it. This week's picture is of a man trying to put a cat into a suitcase, and the comedians have a field day riffing on the idea of trying to travel with a feline companion.

Following "Picture of the Week" is "Odd One Out," in which Dara gives the contestants four seemingly unrelated items and they must guess which one is the odd one out, and why. The items this week are all related to the film "Joker," and the comedians offer up their own takes on what makes each item stand out from the rest.

The final round is "Scenes We'd Like to See," in which the comedians take turns improvising funny scenarios based on prompts given to them by Dara. This round is always a bit of a free-for-all, with the comedians riffing off each other and coming up with hilarious skits on the spot.

Overall, this episode of Mock the Week is a great showcase for the show's format and the wit of its contestants. With topical humor, riffs on popular culture, and sketches both scripted and improvised, there's a little something for everyone in this episode. Whether you're a political junkie, a fan of stand-up comedy, or just enjoy a good laugh, Mock the Week is sure to deliver.