Would I Lie to You?

Would I Lie to You?

Created by Peter Holmes

On BBC One

2007–19 seasons184 episodes30 min7.8 / 10

A lighthearted, affable panel show built on witty banter and the gentle game of spotting lies, designed for comfortable, rewatchable entertainment.

A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.

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  • Is Would I Lie to You? easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is Would I Lie to You? sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is Would I Lie to You? violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Would I Lie to You? scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Does Would I Lie to You? leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity60

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise85

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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