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QI

  • TV Series
  • 2003– 2003–
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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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.
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162
  • Stars
    • Alan Davies
    • Stephen Fry
    • Sandi Toksvig
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    • Alan Davies
    • Stephen Fry
    • Sandi Toksvig
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  • Top rated TV #143
    • Nominated for 8 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Alan Davies
    Alan Davies
    • Selfas Self…
    305 episodes305 eps • 2003–2022
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host
    201 episodes201 eps • 2003–2016
    Sandi Toksvig
    Sandi Toksvig
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host…
    132 episodes132 eps • 2009–2022
    Phill Jupitus
    Phill Jupitus
    • Selfas Self
    67 episodes67 eps • 2003–2021
    Bill Bailey
    Bill Bailey
    • Selfas Self
    60 episodes60 eps • 2003–2021
    Jimmy Carr
    Jimmy Carr
    • Selfas Self…
    62 episodes62 eps • 2003–2022
    Jo Brand
    Jo Brand
    • Selfas Self…
    56 episodes56 eps • 2003–2022
    David Mitchell
    David Mitchell
    • Selfas Self…
    51 episodes51 eps • 2005–2022
    Sean Lock
    Sean Lock
    • Selfas Self
    32 episodes32 eps • 2003–2011
    Rich Hall
    Rich Hall
    • Selfas Self
    29 episodes29 eps • 2003–2018
    Ross Noble
    Ross Noble
    • Selfas Self
    28 episodes28 eps • 2010–2018
    Jason Manford
    Jason Manford
    • Selfas Self…
    31 episodes31 eps • 2012–2022
    Josh Widdicombe
    • Selfas Self…
    32 episodes32 eps • 2013–2022
    Aisling Bea
    Aisling Bea
    • Selfas Self
    29 episodes29 eps • 2014–2022
    Clive Anderson
    • Selfas Self
    22 episodes22 eps • 2003–2017
    Sue Perkins
    Sue Perkins
    • Selfas Self
    25 episodes25 eps • 2010–2016
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Selfas Self
    20 episodes20 eps • 2003–2013
    Holly Walsh
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    24 episodes24 eps • 2016–2022
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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)

    User reviews28

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    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.
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    • tonygillan
    • Nov 6, 2003

    FAQ2

    • 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)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • QI XL
    • Filming locations
      • The London Studios, Upper Ground, South Bank, Lambeth, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Talkback Thames
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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