The final episode of Mock the Week aired on Friday night, concluding a 21-season run on BBC Two. Host Dara Ó Briain, joined by regular panellist Hugh Dennis and guests Rhys James, Ahir Sha, Alasdair Beckett-King, Zoe Lyons, and Angela Barnes, delivered a 30-minute farewell. The episode was recorded before Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister, leading Ó Briain to quip that she was 'mounted into a catapult and fired at the sun.'
Fans took to social media to express disappointment and call for another broadcaster to pick up the show. Jenny tweeted, 'Someone needs to pick up the show, it's too good to let it die.' Darren Chester suggested, 'Won’t Dave take this show on?' while Melly urged Netflix to run all series again. Michael Gibbs described the finale as 'weirdly emotional,' noting the show's influence on his sense of humour.
The BBC announced the cancellation earlier this year, stating it was 'in order to create room for new shows.' A spokesperson thanked Angst Productions, Ó Briain, Dennis, and all guest comedians. However, Angst Productions expressed being 'hugely disappointed' and hoped the show might 'resurface somewhere someday in the future.'
Mock the Week aired over 200 episodes since its launch in 2005, featuring comedians such as Russell Howard, David Mitchell, and Frankie Boyle. Episodes remain available on BBC iPlayer.
