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`QI' is a `quite interesting' quiz show in that correct answers are not necessarily the goal. Responding to presenter Sandi Toksvig's mostly obscure questions in a funny or interesting way, regardless of whether the response includes a right answer, is what scores points. Points are deducted if answers merely repeat common misconceptions and urban myths. It's OK to be wrong, but don't be obviously, boringly wrong. Toksvig welcomes to each episode a four-person panel made up of comedians, writers and broadcasters, plus permanent guest Alan Davies.

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Episode 1Blue

Brainbox Stephen Fry hosts the classy quiz in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are quite interesting. With Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

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Episode 2Birds

Clever clogs Stephen Fry hosts the enlightening quiz show. Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Phil Kay and Rich Hall forget what they thought they knew about birds, bills and brothers.

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Episode 3Bombs

Renaissance man with a ready wit Stephen Fry hosts an explosive edition of the always enlightening quiz. With guests Alan Davies, Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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Episode 4Bible

Stephen Fry delves deep into his bible of bizarre arcana with Alan Davies, Jeremy Hardy, Barry Cryer and Jeremy Clarkson. Topics include baldness and Andy Warhol's underwear!

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Episode 5Bears

National treasure Stephen Fry hosts the quiz where being wrong is to be expected. Jimmy Carr, Bill Bailey, Jo Brand and Alan Davies get schooled on bears, bulbs and bamboo.

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Episode 6Beavers

Stephen Fry listens out for compelling facts as Alan Davies, Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey beaver away to impress him on bulges, bacteria and the Pope's Friday meal.

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Episode 7Biscuits

Alan Davies, Arthur Smith, Dara O Briain and Rich Hall wrack their brains as Stephen Fry sets the questions. Biscuits, ballet and baboons are on the mind-boggling agenda.

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Episode 8Bees

Stephen Fry hopes he'll hear something 'quite interesting'. Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Fred Macaulay and Rich Hall tackle brain-busting questions on bees, barnacles and basketball.

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Episode 9Bats

Alan Davies, Josie Lawrence, John Sessions and Rich Hall try to impress Stephen Fry with their intellectual skills. Butterflies, blackberries and Bernards are all on the agenda.

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Episode 10Bills

Stephen Fry hosts the show in which Clive Anderson, Phil Kay, John Sessions and Alan Davies strive to be interesting on the subjects of bills, Bens and buildings.

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Episode 11Beats

Beating the drum for general ignorance are Mark Gatiss, Sean Lock, Linda Smith and Alan Davies, who tackle questions about music and sound. Stephen Fry conducts proceedings.

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Episode 12Birth

Stephen Fry chairs a festive version of the high-IQ quiz with guests Alan Davies, Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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