QI XL - Season 10
Season 10
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Episodes
Ologies
In the first of the series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of Ologies and Odoxies and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes and much more besides. With guests Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus, Claudia Winkleman and Alan Davies.
Organisms
Sandi Toksvig looks at multiple organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Holly Walsh, Cariad Lloyd and Alan Davies.
Oceans
Sandi Toksvig looks at the oceans. Tune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett, David Mitchell and Alan Davies.
Over and Ova
Sandi Toksvig looks at over and ova. Learn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Jan Ravens, Grayson Perry and Alan Davies.
Odorous and Odious
Sandi Toksvig considers all things odorous and odious. Why is the world's second smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Sally Phillips, Ross Noble, Nish Kumar and Alan Davies.
Odds and Ends
Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? Sandi has the answers. With Romesh Ranganathan, Matt Lucas, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies.
Opposites
Sandi Toksvig looks at opposites. Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Sara Pascoe, Colin Lane, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies.
Operations
Sandi Toksvig looks at operations. If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Katherine Ryan, Rhod Gilbert and Alan Davies.
O Christmas
Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas special, with Jason Manford, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Walsh, and Alan Davies. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly shaped present and how to get wine stains out of carpet.
Origins and Openings
Sandi Toksvig looks into some origins and openings, with Josh Widdicombe, Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Alan Davies. Tune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second, and much more.
Objects and Ornaments
Sandi Toksvig looks at some objects and ornaments. Along the way, the panel discover where you can find an actual UFO and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Cariad Lloyd, Alice Levine and Alan Davies.
The Occult
Sandi Toksvig looks into the occult. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and Alan Davies.
Omnishambles
Sandi Toksvig organises an omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she had won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Josh Widdicombe, Stephen K Amos, Cally Beaton and Alan Davies.
Oddballs
Sandi Toksvig looks at some oddballs with Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Alan Davies.
Occupations and Offices
Sandi Toksvig looks into occupations and offices. If you have ever wondered what an ornamental hermit does, this is the show for you. With Deirdre O'Kane, Richard Osman, David Mitchell and Alan Davies.
Overseas
Sandi Toksvig ventures overseas to find out about Allotment Annies, who keeps their brothers in a cage, and much else besides. With Bill Bailey, Colin Lane, Desiree Burch and Alan Davies.
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