In a world awash in misinformation, BBC One’s “Would I Lie to You?” offers a welcome respite – a chance to revel in elaborate fabrications and celebrate the art of the well-crafted fib. This Friday, the show returns with another panel of celebrity guests prepared to stretch the truth beyond recognition, all in the name of good-natured deception.
Host Rob Brydon, the undisputed master of the pregnant pause, presides over the proceedings, while team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell sharpen their wits for another round of comedic sparring. Joining the fray this week are actress Cush Jumbo, comedian Judi Love, artist Sir Grayson Perry, and the king of punny one-liners, Tim Vine. It’s a lineup that could result in either inspired brilliance or utter chaos – and frankly, either outcome is equally appealing.
The format remains blissfully unchanged: guests present outlandish anecdotes, leaving their opponents to deduce whether they’re genuine experiences or carefully constructed lies. Expect rapid-fire questioning, dubious expressions, and the occasional eruption of Mack’s signature exasperated incredulity. The real joy of “Would I Lie to You?” lies not just in the stories themselves, but in the interplay between the panelists – the subtle glances, the feigned outrage, the shared moments of bewilderment as the lines between truth and fiction become increasingly blurred.
“Would I Lie to You?” airs Friday, January 31, 2025, on BBC One.