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QI

  • TV Series
  • 2003–
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
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Sandi Toksvig in QI (2003)
QI
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A comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Sandi Toksvig is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer s... Read allA comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Sandi Toksvig is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer some questions as well.A comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Sandi Toksvig is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer some questions as well.

  • Stars
    • Alan Davies
    • Stephen Fry
    • Sandi Toksvig
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,804
    771
    • Stars
      • Alan Davies
      • Stephen Fry
      • Sandi Toksvig
    • 35User reviews
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  • Top rated TV #180
    • Nominated for 8 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Alan Davies
    Alan Davies
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2025
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Self - Host
    • 2003–2016
    Sandi Toksvig
    Sandi Toksvig
    • Self - Host…
    • 2009–2025
    Bill Bailey
    Bill Bailey
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2024
    Phill Jupitus
    Phill Jupitus
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2020
    Jo Brand
    Jo Brand
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2025
    Jimmy Carr
    Jimmy Carr
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2024
    David Mitchell
    David Mitchell
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2005–2024
    Sean Lock
    Sean Lock
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2011
    Rich Hall
    Rich Hall
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2018
    Ross Noble
    Ross Noble
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2010–2024
    Jason Manford
    Jason Manford
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2012–2025
    Josh Widdicombe
    Josh Widdicombe
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2013–2025
    Aisling Bea
    Aisling Bea
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2014–2024
    Holly Walsh
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2016–2025
    Sue Perkins
    Sue Perkins
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2010–2016
    Sara Pascoe
    Sara Pascoe
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2013–2024
    Clive Anderson
    Clive Anderson
    • Self - Panellist
    • 2003–2017
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'QI' is acclaimed for its humor, trivia, and educational content. The show's format, emphasizing interesting answers, is praised. Stephen Fry's initial hosting is celebrated, though opinions on Sandi Toksvig vary. The dynamic between Fry and Alan Davies is noted for comedy. Rotating panelists add variety. Despite criticisms of inaccuracies and smugness, the show is generally well-received for its entertainment and information. British humor is both appealing and a potential barrier for international viewers.
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    tonygillan

    Very good

    I have often heard Stephen Fry accused of being pleased with himself for being so clever. This implies that there is something intrinsically wrong with being clever.

    QI is a perfect vehicle for Fry and others to show how clever and witty they are. And why not?

    You know, if I was as clever and witty as Stephen Fry. I would be pleased with myself too.

    As for the complaints about the intelligence and wit being sullied by smut, remember that many of us LIKE smut. The difference between fans and opponents of smut, is that you are unlikely to hear comments on 'Points Of View' complaining about a paucity of dirty jokes. So keep the smut forthcoming please.

    There should be enough facts in the world to keep this show going for a while yet.
    9vkddrdvr

    Why no XL's?

    I miss the XL versions of this programme, they were so much more fun, but I suspect you can have too much of a good thing & this IS a good thing.

    Sandi Toksvig is genuinely one of those people who seems to enjoy her work, I hope she does as I thoroughly enjoy watching her. I'm going to be controversial and suggest Sandi is better than Stephen Fry, who to my mind was less giving to the women.

    Each programme gives an opportunity for the 'contestants' though just what is at stake is hardly worth mentioning, to shine in some form.

    There is a real mix of people, ages, sexes, sexualities etc.. This gives scope to all viewers to latch on to various parts of the programme. General Ignorance is a great section, especially when the obvious answer, is, for a change, the right one!

    Sit back, relax & laugh. BTW, spoiler alert, you may actually learn something as well! Blue Whales rule!
    9limpermad

    Brilliant - and VERY interesting

    What word could sum up this programme? Wonderful? Fascinating? Hilarious? All of the above.

    As the QI Master, Stephen Fry is as brilliant as ever, and his banter with regular panelist Alan Davies is fabulous - their contrasts just work so well. The things that they talk about are genuinely interesting, and all of our family love it. It appeals to all tastes and senses of humour, as the variety of guests makes the dynamics of the show slightly different each week - and it never falters.

    I hope that they make 26 series of this - we've just seen series 'C' and I hope they see it all the way through to 'Z'. Marvellous!
    thud-5

    Not just Quite Interesting... Quite Hilarious as Well!

    Have you ever been watching a game show and thought, "what would it be like if the host just lost control and the celebrity panel took over?" Of course you have... we all have. Well, QI takes that premise and lets the humor fly.

    There are right answers which get a couple points, glaringly obvious and often actually wrong answers that get points ripped away, and the main point of the show: Quite Interesting tidbits that get lots of points.

    Stephen Fry stumbles through the questions, obviously reading them off of a prompter that is too far away, and completely knows when to just sit back and when to drop his own QI bits in.

    Unfortunately not available in the US, this British show is refreshing, wonderfully staged, and a delight to watch.

    It is obvious that like another British 'game show,' "Have I Got News For You" this program is shot over a period of many hours and edited down to the best parts. But who cares!?!? The point is not who wins or loses (generally the ongoing panelist, Alan Davies) but how many laughs we get per half hour and how many things you can learn by watching.

    Pray for DVDs full of this or at least having BBC America pick it up.
    10NeilBarnett

    Great comedy platform

    I really enjoy QI. It has what most 'quiz' show's lack. It never takes itself seriously, the guests are always witty and have fun making the show.

    Back in 2005 I was lucky to watch them record an episode at the London Studios. What a great night's entertainment. The stuff that they leave out is just as funny so although it takes them over 2 hours to record a show the time flies.

    Stephen Fry is such a clever man , the best bits are always when the other guests take the pee out of Stephen for being too posh.

    GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!

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    • Trivia
      Stephen Fry and Alan Davies were originally cast as the leaders of the "clever" team and the "stupid" team, respectively. Michael Palin was asked to be the host, but he didn't feel he was right for the role. After Fry and Davies settled into their roles, the idea of having two teams was discarded.
    • Goofs
      The photograph of the piece of knitting with "I woolly love you" in Morse Code knitted into it is shown upside down. This is particularly noticeable because the O in you (dash dash dash) and the I (dot dot), are in the wrong places.
    • Quotes

      Stephen Fry: [quoting Albert Einstein] Only two things are infinite - the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not so sure about the universe.

    • Crazy credits
      The researchers who provide the questions and information for Stephen Fry are credited as "QI Elves" which is how they are referred to on the show. Occasionally they are also given other interesting titles like "Curator of Jack and Jill" These can be seen in the "Cast And Crew".
    • Alternate versions
      Occasionally the arrangement of the opening/end credits music would be modified slightly to match the theme of that particular show. So, for instance, when the given topic was something like "All things french", an accordion would be heard prominently in the mix. But perhaps the most obvious case of modification would be in the "Holiday Special", where in addition to jingle-bells being added, the first two lines from the song by that same name were cleverly integrated into the music - thus adding three more notes to the second line of the main melody.
    • Connections
      Featured in TV's 50 Greatest Stars (2006)

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    • What is visible in the opening sequence?
    • Has the answer ever been "Blue Whale"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • QI XL
    • Filming locations
      • The London Studios, Upper Ground, South Bank, Lambeth, London, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Talkback Thames
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      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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