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`QI XL' isn't your typical question-and-answer game. On this programme, most of the questions are obscure and so correct answers are unlikely to be given. To compensate for the level of difficulty, points are awarded not just for correct answers but also for `interesting' answers, regardless of whether or not they even have anything to do with the original question asked. Contestants are encouraged to be creative with their answers because they may lose points for giving an obvious joke answer. Bonus points are often given (or deducted) for various challenges or incorrect references to certain topics, which vary from episode to episode.

Gardens: Episode Image
Episode 1Gardens

Stephen Fry glances gleefully at gardens and other subjects starting with the letter G and presides over panellists David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Dara O Briain and Alan Davies.

G Animals: Episode Image
Episode 2G Animals

Comedy quiz show. Stephen Fry genially generalises about animals starting with G with Sandi Toksvig, Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, John Hodgman and Alan Davies.

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Episode 3Games

Stephen Fry chairs the always absorbing comedy quiz show and welcomes Liza Tarbuck, Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and Alan Davies - this time the guests get gladiatorial.

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Episode 4Geography

Erudite comedy quiz show hosted by Stephen Fry. Stephen maps out the day's agenda as Jo Brand, Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies navigate questions on geography.

Groovy: Episode Image
Episode 5Groovy

Another edition of the much-loved comedy quiz. Stephen Fry guarantees hip cats a cool Christmas as he is joined by David Tennant, Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and Alan Davies.

Genius: Episode Image
Episode 6Genius

Learned comedy panel show where guests are rewarded for interesting answers. Stephen Fry glances at genius with Graham Norton, David Mitchell, Dara O Briain and Alan Davies.

Girls and Boys: Episode Image
Episode 7Girls and Boys

Icon of intelligence Stephen Fry grapples with the subject of girls and boys alongside guests Sandi Toksvig, Ronni Ancona, Jack Dee and Alan Davies.

Germany: Episode Image
Episode 8Germany

High-spirited comedy quiz. Stephen Fry goes 'Deutsch' with Jo Brand, Rob Brydon, Sean Lock and Alan Davies, no doubt indulging in some schadenfreude when the klaxon sounds.

Gallimaufrey: Episode Image
Episode 9Gallimaufrey

Being quite interesting wins points in the offbeat comedy quiz. Stephen Fry introduces Phill Jupitus, Hugh Dennis and Andy Hamilton to a gallimaufrey of gingambobs.

Greats: Episode Image
Episode 10Greats

The exalted quiz show! Jo Brand, David Mitchell, Sean Lock and Alan Davies grapple with greats including eminent host Stephen Fry and his superior line in questions.

Gifts: Episode Image
Episode 11Gifts

Stephen Fry bestows his knowledge in the quick-witted quiz. Our genial host hands out point-based presents to guests Jan Ravens, Jimmy Carr, Clive Anderson and Alan Davies.

Gravity: Episode Image
Episode 12Gravity

Points are awarded for simply being interesting in this hit panel quiz. Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey, Rich Hall, Alan Davies and host Stephen Fry float some ideas on gravity.

Gothic: Episode Image
Episode 13Gothic

Fact-filled fun in the informative quiz. Stephen Fry goes all Gothic as he considers gargoyles and grotesques with help from Sue Perkins, Jimmy Carr, Jack Dee and Alan Davies.

Greeks: Episode Image
Episode 14Greeks

It's all Greek to Alan Davies as the god-like Stephen Fry hosts the much-loved quiz and is joined by living legends Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus, and Rich Hall.

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Episode 15Green

Witty quiz. Stephen Fry urges Jeremy Clarkson, Bill Bailey, Danny Baker and Alan Davies to eat their greens - and their words - as he entraps them with commonly confused facts.

Geometry: Episode Image
Episode 16Geometry

Stephen Fry hosts the learned quiz show in which contestants have 'quite interesting' answers rewarded. The panel try to prove they are not obtuse when it comes to geometry.

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