Episodes
| Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 01 | 20090611 | Claudia Winkleman returns with a new series of the topical and celebrity-based panel show. Each week three professionally witty gossipmongers compete. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, in rounds designed to unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion. The questions don't require a factual answer: they simply act as springboards for players to unleash a stream of caustic, witty and occasionally unhinged opinion. Claudia decides which gossipmonger she deems to be the funniest. The first programme features the acerbic and occasionally brutal wit of Robin Ince, alongside comedian Karen Taylor and award-winning British comedian and star of Trigger Happy TV, Dom Joly. Claudia Winkleman's guests are Robin Ince, Karen Taylor and Dom Joly. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 02 | 02 | 20090618 | Claudia Winkleman presents Radio 2's topical and celebrity-based panel show. Each week three professionally witty gossipmongers compete. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, in rounds designed to unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion. The questions don't require a factual answer: they simply act as springboards for players to unleash a stream of caustic, witty and occasionally unhinged opinion on the week's celebrity news and nonsense. Claudia decides which gossipmonger she deems to be the funniest. In the second programme Rufus Hound, Paul Sinha and Gina Yashere compete to become the Hottest Gossip. Rufus Hound, Gina Yashere and Paul Sinha compete for the title of Hottest Gossip. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 02 | 03 | 20090625 | Claudia Winkleman presents Radio 2's topical and celebrity-based panel show. Each week three professionally witty gossipmongers compete. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, in rounds designed to unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion. The questions don't require a factual answer: they simply act as springboards for players to unleash a stream of caustic, witty and occasionally unhinged opinion on the week's celebrity news and nonsense. Claudia decides which gossipmonger she deems to be the funniest. Featuring Jo Caulfield, Richard Herring and Alun Cochrane. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 02 | 04 | 20090702 | Claudia Winkleman presents Radio 2's topical and celebrity-based panel show. Each week three professionally witty gossipmongers compete. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, in rounds designed to unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion. The questions don't require a factual answer: they simply act as springboards for players to unleash a stream of caustic, witty and occasionally unhinged opinion on the week's celebrity news and nonsense. Claudia decides which gossipmonger she deems to be the funniest. Guest panellists include Robin Ince and Andrew Maxwell. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 02 | 05 | 20090709 | Claudia Winkleman presents Radio 2's topical and celebrity-based panel show. Each week three professionally witty gossipmongers compete for the title of Hottest Gossip. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, in rounds designed to unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion. This week's gossipmongers are Jenny Éclair, Richard Herring and Rufus Hound. Guest panellists include Rufus Hound, Richard Herring and Jenny Eclair. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 02 | 05 | 20090709 | Claudia Winkleman presents Radio 2's topical and celebrity-based panel show. Each week three professionally witty gossipmongers compete for the title of Hottest Gossip. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, in rounds designed to unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion. This week's gossipmongers are Jenny ɀclair, Richard Herring and Rufus Hound. Guest panellists include Rufus Hound, Richard Herring and Jenny Eclair. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 02 | 06 | 20090716 | Claudia Winkleman presents Radio 2's topical and celebrity-based panel show. Each week three professionally witty gossipmongers compete. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, in rounds designed to unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion. The questions don't require a factual answer: they simply act as springboards for players to unleash a stream of caustic, witty and occasionally unhinged opinion on the week's celebrity news and nonsense. Claudia decides which gossipmonger she deems to be the funniest. This week's panellists include Scott Capurro and Will Smith. Panellists fighting to be the hottest Gossip include Scott Capurro and Will Smith. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 03 | 01 | 20100717 | Radio 2's Comedy Season launches with the return of Hot Gossip, the irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman. Once again it unleashes UK comics and commentators into the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns, for a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. The first programme of the new series features the acerbic and occasionally brutal wit of Argumental's Rufus Hound; writer and comedian DJ Danny Robbins; and the always sharp, pithy and to the point observations of Mock The Week regular Jo Caulfield. There are no teams, it's everyone for themselves, as they unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion and navigate their way through regular rounds including Three In A Bed and Ask A Stupid Question. Radio 2's Comedy Season continues with documentaries celebrating the Carry On film franchise, as well as the timeless comedic talents of Tommy Cooper, Peter Sellers, Bob Monkhouse and Dave Allen. Radio 2's Comedy Season launches with the return of the irreverent panel show Hot Gossip. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 03 | 02 | 20100724 | The irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman returns. Once again it unleashes UK comics and commentators into the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns, for a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. The second programme of the new series features features the award-winning, frenetic funny-man Mark Watson; Stratford comedienne, actress and writer Andi Osho; and the man known by most as 'The Other Will Smith', Will Smith. There are no teams, it's everyone for themselves, as they unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion and navigate their way through regular rounds including Three In A Bed and Ask A Stupid Question. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 03 | 03 | 20100731 | Claudia Winkleman hosts Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show. Once again it unleashes UK comics and commentators into the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns, for a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. The third programme of the new series features the award-winning comic and author Robin Ince, alongside Sarah Millican who's off to the Edinburgh Fringe festival this year and is one of the few comedians to have a section on her website devoted to puddings. Comedian Stephen Grant completes the line-up. There are no teams, it's everyone for themselves, as they unleash a torrent of celebrity-fuelled opinion and navigate their way through regular rounds including Three In A Bed and Ask A Stupid Question. The irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 03 | 04 | 20100807 | Claudia Winkleman hosts Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show. Once again it unleashes UK comics and commentators into the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns, for a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. The fourth programme features the original Grumpy Old Woman, comedienne and novelist Jenny Eclair; and fresh from his radio series ' What's the Chance ?', Micky Flanagan. The award-winning stand-up and Mock the Week panellist Andrew Maxwell completes the trio. The irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 03 | 05 | 20100814 | Claudia Winkleman hosts Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show. Once again it unleashes UK comics and commentators into the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns, for a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. The fifth programme of the series brings together comedian Katherine Jakeways from The Armstrong and Miller show along with Ian Stone, a regular on Mock the Week and Fighting Talk. Completing the trio, the man who brought us Trigger Happy TV, Dom Joly. The irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 03 | 06 | 20100821 | Claudia Winkleman hosts the irreverent comedy panel show which unleashes UK comics and commentators into the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns, for a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. The final programme of the series features writer, comedian and star of Down The Line, Rhys Thomas; and one of the country's best-loved comediennes and the first woman to win the Perrier Award, Jenny Eclair. Completing the trio is Hot Gossip regular and one of the few stand-ups to boast a voice credit in Star Wars, Scott Capurro. Claudia Winkleman hosts Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 01 | 20110625 | Sara Cox hosts a fourth series of Radio 2's topical and celebrity-based panel show. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 01 | 20120107 | Claudia Winkleman returns to host the final series of Radio 2's celebrity based panel show which unleashes the comics and commentators into the silicon filled world of celebrity magazines and showbiz columns. The first programme of the new series hits the ground running with Nick Hancock Dom Joly and Jo Caulfield. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 02 | 20110702 | Sara Cox hosts Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show which enters the silicon filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns to offer a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. There are no teams, it's everyone for themselves, as three contestants deliver a torrent of celebrity fuelled opinion and navigate their way through regular rounds including Where's My Line, Three in a Bed and Ask a Stupid Question. This week, Sara's joined by three comedians turned gossip mongers; the smooth and sensational Stephen K Amos, the sardonic and sharp-witted Simon Evans and the superb Andi Osho. Topical showbiz panel show, with Sara Cox, Stephen K Amos, Simon Evans and Andi Osho. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 02 | 20120114 | Claudia Winkleman returns to host the final series of Radio 2's celebrity based panel show which unleashes the comics and commentators into the silicon filled world of gossip magazines and showbiz columns. The second programme features a master of observational comedy, Jason Manford; the brilliantly deadpan Ava Vidal; and irrepressible Dublin comic and veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe, Jason Byrne. Claudia is joined by guest panellists Jason Manford, Ava Vidal and Jason Byrne. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 03 | 20110709 | Topical showbiz panel show, with Sara Cox. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 03 | 20120121 | Claudia Winkleman returns to host the final series of Radio 2's celebrity based panel show which unleashes the comics and commentators into the silicon filled world of gossip magazines and showbiz columns. This week's panellists are the BAFTA award-winning and unfailingly topical Andrew Maxwell, actress and comedian Katy Brand, and just as he comes to the end of his Request Stops tour of the UK, Bristol's Mark Watson. Claudia Winkleman presides over a panel of Andrew Maxwell, Katy Brand and Mark Watson. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 04 | 20110716 | Celebrities of the world be warned: Hot Gossip is back, hosted by the highly opinionated Sara Cox. The scourge of celebrities everywhere, Hot Gossip, will be sneaking behind the super injunctions into the silicon stuffed world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns to offer a unique take on the week's most 'important' celebrity news. There are no teams, it's everyone for themselves, as three contestants deliver a torrent of celebrity fuelled opinion and navigate their way through regular rounds including Where's My Line, Three in a Bed and Ask a Stupid Question. This week's contestants are the highly acclaimed and lightening quick Irish comic Andrew Maxwell, the charming and much-loved panel show regular Lucy Porter, and Rob Deering, a comedian who's 'as sharp and versatile as a swiss army knife' (according to The Independent). Topical showbiz panel show, with Sara Cox, Andrew Maxwell, Lucy Porter and Rob Deering. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |
| 04 | 04 | 20120128 | Claudia Winkleman returns to host the final episode of Radio 2's panel show which unleashes comics and commentators into the silicon filled world of gossip magazines and showbiz columns. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, and this week's competitors are The Infinite Monkey Cage's Robin Ince; Jenny ɀclair, who was the first ever female winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award; and the talented Russell Kane, who won it in 2010. Claudia Winkleman hosts and is joined by Robin Ince, Jenny \u00c9clair and Russell Kane. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. Claudia Winkleman returns to host the final episode of Radio 2's panel show which unleashes comics and commentators into the silicon filled world of gossip magazines and showbiz columns. There are no teams, it's every man for himself, and this week's competitors are The Infinite Monkey Cage's Robin Ince; Jenny Éclair, who was the first ever female winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award; and the talented Russell Kane, who won it in 2010. Claudia Winkleman hosts and is joined by Robin Ince, Jenny \u00c9clair and Russell Kane. Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news. |