Ep 9. The Best of Series 3 & Unseen Bits

Would I Lie to You? is a popular British panel show where two teams of celebrities compete against each other by telling amusing stories. However, one of the stories is a lie, and the opposing team has to determine which one it is. The show is known for its witty banter, surreal humor, and offbeat revelations. Season 3 episode 9, entitled "The Best of Series 3 & Unseen Bits," is a compilation of the funniest moments from the third series, as well as some never-before-seen footage.

The episode opens with the show's regular presenter, Rob Brydon, introducing the teams. On one side is team captain Lee Mack, a comedian known for his quick wit and dry humor, and his guest, Jon Richardson, another stand-up comic famed for his obsessive-compulsive tendencies. On the other side is team captain David Mitchell, a comedian and actor best known for his appearances in Peep Show and his role as William Shakespeare in the sitcom Upstart Crow, and his guest, Rhod Gilbert, another Welsh comedian who's known for his surreal storytelling and loud personality.

The first round sees each team deliver an anecdote from their lives, with one of them being a lie. The opposing team must ask questions in order to deduce which story is the fabrication. Lee Mack tells a hilarious tale about a misunderstanding he had with a taxi driver in Germany, while Jon Richardson recounts an embarrassing incident from his schooldays involving a diary and a teacher. David Mitchell talks about a disastrous meeting with former Prime Minister Tony Blair, while Rhod Gilbert's story involves a misunderstanding with a hotel receptionist during a trip to Australia.

Other segments include a round where the teams have to guess which of three items belongs to a specific celebrity, a round where the contestants have to read out each other's lies in a dramatic manner, and a round where the teams have to identify a series of obscure objects. Each round is accompanied by plenty of witty asides, jokes, and insights into the guests' personalities.

One of the highlights of the episode is a round where the teams have to guess which obscure fact about a celebrity is true and which is false. Lee Mack and David Mitchell both demonstrate their encyclopedic knowledge of trivia, while Rhod Gilbert somehow manages to make up a convincing lie about his own background. Jon Richardson struggles to find a balance between his desire for accuracy and his tendency to overthink.

Towards the end of the episode, there are several funny anecdotes that didn't make it into the original series, such as David Mitchell's story about an awkward encounter with a fan in a toilet cubicle and Rhod Gilbert's tale about an ill-advised trip to a sauna. The episode concludes with Rob Brydon announcing the final scores and the winning team.

Overall, Would I Lie to You? season 3 episode 9 is a hilarious and entertaining compilation of some of the best moments from the third series, as well as some new material. The show is a must-watch for fans of British humor, panel shows, and celebrity culture.