Some TV shows are like that comfy pair of slippers you just can’t throw away. BBC’s Would I Lie to You? is one such program. It’s back for its 18th season, somehow managing to feel both familiar and fresh. This Friday, January 10th at 8:00 PM on BBC One, Rob Brydon returns as the ever-affable host, wrangling team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell, who will undoubtedly continue their tradition of barely concealed mutual disdain.
Joining the fray this week are comedian Harry Hill, musician Kojey Radical, footballer Jill Scott, and television personality Stacey Solomon. This eclectic mix of guests virtually guarantees an entertaining hour of tall tales and questionable truths. As always, the game revolves around the celebrities sharing unbelievable stories about themselves, leaving Mack and Mitchell’s teams to deduce who’s telling the truth and who’s fibbing with the skill of a seasoned poker player.
Will Harry Hill recount an anecdote involving a badger and a shopping trolley? Will Jill Scott claim to have swapped shirts with Lionel Messi mid-match? The possibilities are endless, and that’s precisely the charm of this enduringly popular panel show. It’s a simple formula, yet it works, proving that sometimes the best comedy comes from a well-worn format executed with wit and panache.
Tune in to BBC One this Friday at 8:00 PM to catch the season 18 premiere of Would I Lie to You?.
