Would I Lie to You? (2007– ) User Reviews

Funniest British Panel Show

[jbencker · 9/10 · 11 January 2019]

"Would I Lie to You" is an insanely funny British panel show that will have you laughing out loud every episode. It stars Rob Brydon as host and David Mitchell and Lee Mack as team captains who are joined by two contestants each, either comedians or other TV personalities. The contestants have to read out a statement they've never seen before and the opposing team has to decide if they're lying or telling the truth. There also comes a guest to the show and each member of one team claims to know him and the opposing team has to decide which one has the genuine connection to the guest.

While the show's format alone makes it funny, it's Rob, David and Lee that really make the show: David and Lee work very well together as their TV personalities are in contrast and their banter is just hilarious. David shines with his rants and his dry, pedantic logic while Lee is incredibly witty and imaginative. Rob is effortlessly charismatic, acting either as mediator, instigator or participant depending on what the situation demands.

What makes the show so great is the fact that while it may be fun to guess if the stories are the truth or a lie, a large enjoyment stems from the stories themselves: they're often so interesting and funny that their facticity becomes a side issue. This - of course - depends on the contestants. Some are more skilled than others at telling stories in a funny and engaging way, though generally comedians are better at this. Kevin Bridge's horse story is mostly regarded as the most funny story, followed by the stories of Bob Mortimer, Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert and Henning Wehn.

Honestly hilarious

[ReganRebecca · 8/10 · 4 January 2017]

I'm not big on panel shows, but Would I Lie to You? easily transcends its form and is one of my favourite shows period. Featuring a host (currently Rob Brydon, but previously Angus Deayton, for the first two series), and two comedians serving as team captains (David Mitchell playing up his high-brow nerdiness while Lee Mack serves as his foil), the show is genuinely funny with a fairly simple premise. Contestants read a bizarre story off a card and the opposing team is able to question them for a brief period before they must guess whether they are telling the truth or lying.

It's a great format that has introduced me to the best of British comedic talent (Sarah Millican, Miranda Hart, and Rhod Gilbert are some of my fave guest stars) and every episode gives me at least a couple of real laughs.

Superb!

[neilkelly101 · 9/10 · 4 August 2018]

Superb show always high on laugh factor. Can't fault the team captains either David Mitchell and the always on-point Lee Mack. Without doubt one of the greatest shows ever devised.

A breath of fresh air

[k_mobius1 · 8/10 · 18 June 2008]

Good, this. Two teams of celebrity guests try to figure out whether their opponents ridiculously far-fetched statements about themselves are true or, in fact, a lie.

"Would I Lie To You?" is a fairly new Quizcom that pokes fun at the recent boom of "truth game" formats. It only arrived on screens last year, but made an instant impact with me. A great selection of guests so far, and well-picked team captains in David Mitchell, whom I'd already established, and Lee Mack, new to me at the time but with a great, slightly Chandler-like comedy style.

It's also good to finally see Angus Deayton return to a quiz host's chair. He hasn't lost any of his wonderful deadpan wit since his HIGNFY days, and makes for an integral part of the show's success. The first truly entertaining new TV programme in a long time, and it's set to return for a second series. I look forward to it.

Timeless

[fingazmc · 10/10 · 9 March 2020]

By far the best panel show going and has been for some time. Took a few series to get the right presenter and sort the format out a little. But this is one of the very few programmes on the BBC I actually bother with.

Just watch it!

[fingazmc · 10/10 · 16 June 2020]

The best panal show in Britain right now and has been for some time, maybe even ever.

There's no political bias, preaching or agenda. It's just clean family fun, that everyone can enjoy (The swearing got toned down after the first 2 series and a time slot change).

I'm in my 30s and i love it my Grandad is in his 80s and loves it, my Mother and partner (who normally just enjoys football, football hooliganism and films about football hooliganism) loves it and my little sister who's 12 loves it. That's a lot of different generations and types of people with vastly different interests who enjoy the show, so it's always worth a try (If you want a sample search on YT for the Kevin Bridges buying a horse story).

I think replacing Angus Deaton with Rob Brydon was a master stroke, Him, Lee and David bounce off each other so well. So even if your not a fan of the guests or don't know who they are, you can still enjoy it because of those 3.

The only quibble is that it's too short, if they made an XL version like QI do (i know there's usually an extra episode with unseen stories, but there must be so much more) then I doubt there would be any complaints.

They've pretty much got the format bang on now, it used to be a lot faster paced but the last 5 series (maybe more) have been right on the money. The fact I'm a huge David Mitchell fan makes this a much watch for me, so idnyou were a fan of Peep show (everyone should be!!!) Or any of his other work, then it's worth watching just for his involvement.

This show along with 'This Time with Alan Partridge' & when a new series of 'Inside No 9' comes out are the only reasons I still have the iPlayer installed, (I don't watch TV live, it's so laborious wading through the rubbish to get to what you want) and unless there's a new series of the office or extras i don't see that changing anytime soon.

Fingaz MC.

Outstanding humour

[djanimartinov · 9/10 · 11 January 2020]

Lee mack never dissapoints , his quick humourous responses really make the show what it is today . Unique guests all have unique and outrageous stories that keep you guessing yet laughing. The banter never ends and it has a way of making you feel included. Brilliant show and brilliant guests. 9.0 /10.0

Just watch it...

[fingazmc · 10/10 · 16 June 2020]

The best panal show in Britain right now and has been for some time, maybe even ever. There's no political bias, preaching or agenda. It's just clean family fun, that everyone can enjoy (The swearing got toned down after the first 2 series).

I think replacing Angus Deaton with Rob Brydon was a master stroke, him, Lee and David bounce off each other so well. So even if your not a fan of the guests or don't know who they are, you can still enjoy it.

The only quibble is that it's too short, if they made an XL version like QI (i know there's usually an extra episode with unseen stories, but there must be so much more) then I doubt there would be any complaints.

Top Notch Entertainment

[jonathan_pickett · 9/10 · 4 April 2020]

Superbly funny time and time again. Consistently one of the funniest programmes on TV. If I need a pick me up this is the programme to do it. Even the less good episodes are very funny.

The combination of Lee Mack, David Mitchell and Rob Brydon is comedy gold. The stories can be funny, the guests hit and miss but it really doesn't matter.

Fabulous entertainment

Good - apart from Mr. Brydon

[plesner · 6/10 · 11 April 2022]

In the early series, when Angus Deayton was the host, I thoroughly enjoyed this show. The format was a bit different, but still enjoyable.

It was ugly to see Rob Brydon appear as a guest early on. He did all he could to promote himself and all but took over the show. He tried the very same thing first time he was a guest on QI.

Horror of horrors. They actually fell for it and let Mr. Brydon host the show. For the worId of me, I can't see what this one trick pony brings to the show. He does a few old impressions and that's about it.

Possibly the funniest panelshow!

[Wistfull · 10/10 · 22 March 2022]

This simple game of anecdotes that may or may not be true is as entertaining as it is because of the trio of regulars: the host (Rob Brydon) and the team captains (David Mitchell and Lee Mack). Their shared chemistry and ability to bounce off of each other is what saves any episode with subpar guests.

There are certainly many guests who are great at the game and very entertaining to listen, but they alone couldn't have carried this show for the 15 years it's been on.

Since there is rarely anything topical about the anecdotes, all of the series (except the first two) feel pretty much as fresh now as they did back in the day.

Later shows

[leochristopher · 4/10 · 17 August 2022]

I loved the show for years.but I must say my wife and I,just don't find it as funny lately.the guest aren't as funny and just doesn't bring it .sorry hope for the best in future.

Just OUTSTANDING

[dannyod-90131 · 10/10 · 27 October 2020]

Literally in tears when I watch this show every week. Timeless. Please never stop making them.

LOVE THIS

[wackydsquaredv · 10/10 · 18 February 2021]

Great panel show. Lee Macks quick wit and David Mitchell's logic and rants are genius.

Easily the funniest show on TV

[manney-98592 · 10/10 · 23 December 2020]

The chemistry between Rob Bryden and the team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchel is electric and just brilliantly funny. Lee is just the so quick and watching him trying to dig him self out of some of the scenarios "lies" he come out with.. is just hilarious.

Some of the stories that they and their guests recall...l are belly achingly funny, so much so they just could not be true, and when they do turn out to be true... its just the icing on the cake.

A show packed with comedy gold... my only gripe is that it is too short👍👍

better with age

[familycrowder · 10/10 · 24 January 2020]

I'm surprised it survived the early series and I'm so glad it did,, really good fun

One of the best panel shows

[payzillee · 9/10 · 23 February 2021]

I love this show. Each person on the 2 teams makes a ridiculous claim and the opposing team have to question them to find out if they are telling the truth.

Lee Mack, David Mitchell and Rob Brydon are always funny and entertaining. The guests can be a mixed bag in terms of their own humourous offerings, but the 3 regulars more than make up for it.

However, some guests are just an absolute delight. Bob Mortimer. Oh my goodness, Bob Mortimer. I've always loved his humour anyway, but when he tells his tales on this show I can barely stop my sides from splitting with laughter. I wish they'd have him on every episode.

If you want half an hour of laughter to cheer you up - this is the show to watch.

Buzzer

[bevo-13678 · 10/10 · 15 June 2020]

I like the bit where they make fun of Lee Mack all the time

Would I Lie to You?

[jboothmillard · 8/10 · 9 September 2009]

Comedy panel shows seem to be the same similar setup, most like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got New for You and Mock the Week focus only on recent events and stuff, this one doesn't. Hosted by Rob Brydon (originally Angus Deayton in the first two series), with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack, this show takes the concept of lying and telling the truth, and makes it into a game of telling what is fact and what is fiction. Rounds include a statement by one of the panellists and the other team identifying its reality, a celebrity statement and deciding what the reality is in that, identifying which person genuinely knows a mystery guest brought into the studio, and the final quick-fire round of quick statements and identifying their reality, including possessions. Guests have included Duncan Bannatyne, Frankie Boyle, Natalie Cassidy, Dom Joly, John Barrowman, Patrick 'Paddy' McGuinness, Fay Ripley, Dominic Wood, Jimmy Carr, Eamonn Holmes, Ulrika Jonsson, Dara O'Briain, Leslie Ash, Myleene Klass, Jason Manford, Neil Morrissey, Len Goodman, Russell Howard, Vic Reeves, Wendy Richard, Harry Enfield, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Dave Spikey, Claudia Winkleman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Gabby Logan, Robert Webb, Trisha Goddard, Rich Hall, Ben Shephard, David Baddiel, Maureen Lipman, Richard Wilson, Michael Aspel, Davina McCall, Olivia Colman, Hugh Dennis, Peter Serafinowicz, Danny Baker, Michael Buerk, Anton Du Beke, Shane Richie, Rhys Thomas, Phil Daniels, Lauren Laverne, Michael McIntyre, Jo Brand, Larry Lamb, Carol Vorderman, Fern Britton, Reginald D. Hunter, Ken Livingstone, Stephen Mangan, Jamelia, Marcus Brigstocke, Terry Christian, Clive Anderson, Miranda Hart, Christine Bleakley, Kelvin Mackenzie, Jack Whitehall, Omid Djalili, Dave Gorman, Janet Street-Porter, Ronni Ancona, Sir Chris Hoy, Danny Wallace, Michael Ball, Charlie Brooker, Reece Shearsmith, Trinny Woodall, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Martin Clunes, Richard E. Grant, Jack Dee, Ruth Jones, Kevin Bridges, Brian Cox, Keeley Hawes, Ben Fogle, Craig Revel Horwood, Kate Silverton, Julian Clary, Ronnie Corbett, Sarah Millican, Holly Walsh, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rhod Gilbert, Rufus Hound, Bernard Cribbins, Patrick Kielty, Deborah Meaden, Mark Watson, Chris Addison, John Bishop, Joanna Page, Patsy Palmer, Rebecca Front, Nick Hewer, Sir Terry Wogan, David O'Doherty, Katherine Parkinson, Louie Spence, Bill Turnbull, Nigel Havers, Nina Wadia, Gregg Wallace, Greg Davies, Konnie Huq, Phil Tufnell, Bill Oddie, Jon Richardson, Frank Skinner, Victoria Coren, Mackenzie Crook, Chris Packham, Barry Cryer, Lorraine Kelly, Sue Perkins, Alexander Armstrong, Mel Giedroyc, Alex Jones, Chris Tarrant, Kate Humble, Miles Jupp, Richard Madeley, Richard Bacon, Clare Balding, Dale Winton, Tess Daly, Des O'Connor, Sally Phillips, Andy Hamilton, Dr. Christian Jessen, Diane Parish, Patsy Kensit, Bob Mortimer, Richard Osmon, Huw Edwards, Josie Lawrence, Bradley Walsh, Jim Carter, Armando Iannucci, Emily Maitlis, Vernon Kay, Denise Van Outen, Charles Dance, Isy Suttie, Gok Wan, Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood, Matt Dawson, Dermot O'Leary, Josh Widdicombe, Susan Calman, David Harewood, Greg Rutherford, Henning Wehn, Susanna Reid, Griff Rhys Jones, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones, Fiona Bruce, Rob Beckett, Adam Buxton, Bruno Tonioli, Adil Ray, Kian Egan and many more. Very good!

Nowhere near as funny as the participants think it is

[DavidYZ · 3/10 · 28 April 2017]

In this panel game, the players take turns in saying something amusing about themselves, then the others try to work out whether it's true or is a lie. It doesn't work most of the time. That's because most of the lies are either obviously untrue - or are so trivial that it doesn't matter.

The episodes vary a lot in entertainment value, depending who is taking part during that one - but most episodes are awful.

Some of the most common participants aren't good on this show, despite being good elsewhere. David Mitchell is very good in scripted comedy such as Peep Show and the sketch shows that he did with Robert Webb - but as himself, his formal and intellectual style is uncomfortably incongruous for this light-hearted format.

Show should never be cancelled

[rayhunnsdon · 10/10 · 4 April 2023]

The concept will always be current. So much in life that can be used as material. There are so many excellent team members a lot of them should be invited back repeated.

It has been commented by reviewers that "The chemistry between Rob Bryden and the team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell is amazing", and I totally agree. What is really nice is how much fun the team member have, they must really enjoy working on this programme.

Both Lee and David are so sharp and quick witted that the most mundane of subjects are always illuminating.

I generally do not review TV programmes, but this is sooo good I was compelled to write.

Seriously amazing show

[shanecostantini · 10/10 · 15 October 2021]

Hilarious good old Fashion fun.absolutely love this show. Rob, David and Lee bounce off each other perfectly. Its no wonder the show has been running as long as it has. Simply brilliant.

One of the FUNNIEST game shows ever created!

[tim-higgins · 10/10 · 22 July 2023]

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are the team captains. Completely different from each other but both hilarious comedians with quick wit and the ability to escalate any joke to side-splitting. They get the most eclectic mix of guests on with stories tall AND stories true!

The game is to work out the lies. That's only half the fun though. Watch as they pass banter back and forth like Federer and Nadal in a Grand Slam final. Rob Brydon is the suffering umpire who can get drawn into the match.

I've noticed earlier episodes on Amazon with Angus Deayton as host so I'm going to give them a look now.

If you find an episode with Bob Mortimer on, those ARE THE BEST. I've been in pain with tears from laughing.

NEVER cancel this show! 😡

Congrats to the Brits

[lotekguy-1 · 10/10 · 8 July 2022]

We Yanks may have defeated you in the late 1700s, and your empire has been shrinking ever since, but in one sense you still at least rule the AIR waves with shows like this, Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats, etc. No one does comedy panel shows as well as you. This one's my fave for two reasons - most laughs per minute, and lowest % of jokes I don't get because they're about public figures and cultural matters more familiar on your side of the pond than ours. If anyone doubts the brilliance of Lee, David and Rob, try watching the lamentable US version of WILTY. We surrender.

British Comedy at its finest

[Fabian_Lioner · 10/10 · 13 May 2022]

Perhaps the funniest panel show there is. It goes like this, there are two teams, one of the members of one team reads out a card containing a prompt of an anecdote they were in, which either is the truth or a lie, and its the job of the other team to figure out if the person reading the card is telling the truth or not.

Simple enough right? We'll the first seasons started decent enough however, it quickly turned into the funniest show available right now, because once they got the hang of it the stories turned absolutely outrageous, hilarious and unbelievable, and that's the magic of the show, you'll hear the most bizarre anecdotes thinking they're impossible and they turn out to be truth, and when it comes to lies, the sky is the limit and the participants craft incredibly intricate stories out of thin air, and just sometimes they get the other team to believe unbelievable stuff out of their wit.

This is a masterclass in comedy and improvisation, I can watch this for hours, and laugh every second of it.