Big Fat Quiz

this is a comedy quiz about the year just gone. Six questions are asked about two months of the year in turn, with answers scribbled down using electronic pens. The answers are then revealed and scored. Guests come on at various points to liven up the proceedings.

Jimmy Carr is the host of the show. Jimmy Carr (born 15 September 1972) is an English-Irish comedian. He is the presenter of 8 out of 10 Cats on Channel 4 and has appeared on many TV shows on the same channel and on others. He travels around the country and performs a lot of comedy on stage (stand-up comedy). He is one of the UK's most successful comedians. Carr is an atheist. He used to be a Christian. Importantly, because of his religion, he did not have sex until he was 26. known for his deadpan delivery and dark humour. He is also a writer, actor and presenter of radio and television. He often makes jokes of sexual nature, especially jokes regarding sexuality. Carr does stand-up tours continuously over the course of the year, taking only five weeks off between them. He has had a lot of work done over the years, and often makes jokes about it.

Richard Ellef Ayoade is a British-Nigerian actor, broadcaster, comedian and filmmaker.He is best known for his role as Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd. In 2014, he won a BAFTA Award. Ayoade has written three comedic film-focused books: Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey (2014), The Grip of Film (2017), and Ayoade on Top (2019). He is currently writing two children's books: The Book That No One Wanted to Read (2022) and a picture book called The Fairy Tale Fan Club (TBD). Ayoade often works alongside Julian Barratt, Matt Berry, Noel Fielding, Matthew Holness, and Rich Fulcher. He is introverted and his jokes often revolve around his deadpan personality. He dislikes physical touch, and avoids hugs as much as he can. He has a great voice range, and often voices characters for shows. Surprisingly tall, standing at 6'2" (1.88 m) with a very slim, lanky build. He is famous for his thick, black, afro-textured hair, which is typically styled in a rounded, voluminous shape. He almost always wears thick-rimmed, dark glasses. He has dark brown eyes and a generally youthful face. His style is incredibly consistent—he favors academic or retro-inspired tailoring. He carries himself with a deadpan, slightly awkward posture, often appearing stiff or defensive in his body language (like keeping his arms tight to his sides), which complements his cerebral comedic style.

Noel Fielding (born 21 May 1973) is an English actor and comedian. He is currently a host of The Great British Bake Off, a British television programme. He has been a host since 2017. He is gothic, pale with yellow undertones, “vampire chic”, with medium-long black hair.

Robert Brydon Jones is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He gained prominence for his roles in film, television and radio. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Honours in 2013 for services to comedy and broadcasting, and for charitable services. Since 2009, Brydon has presented the BBC One comedy panel show Would I Lie to You? Brydon was married to Martina Fitchie from 1992 to 2000. They had two daughters and a son. He has a distinctively textured complexion (pockmarked skin) on his cheeks, which he often jokes about in his comedy. He has a broad, expressive smile and blue-grey eyes. Naturally dark brown and wavy, though in recent years it has transitioned into a distinguished "salt and pepper" look, often styled in a neat, short-to-medium length. He has a slight to average build and stands about 5'7" (170 cm) tall. He carries himself with an air of "mischievous gentleman," appearing tidy and professional but always looking like he’s about to break into an impression.

David James Stuart Mitchell (born 14 July 1974) is a British comedian, actor, and writer. He rose to prominence alongside Robert Webb as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb. Mitchell has often joked about his personal life in interviews. In 2005, he stated, "I've been in so many situations when I've just said nothing to someone I've fancied." He later added, "I'm sort of all right on my own. I don't want it to be forever, but the fundamental thing is I'm all right alone."He has a rounder, softer face with very expressive, darting dark brown eyes and a prominent forehead. He is well-known for his "look of incredulity"—a squinting, skeptical expression he makes during rants. Since about 2014, he has almost exclusively sported a full, well-groomed beard and mustache, which are dark brown with increasing patches of grey. He has dark brown hair that is usually kept in a conservative, side-parted style. In recent years, his hairline has receded slightly, adding to his "distinguished professor" aesthetic He has an average, slightly soft build and stands at 5'10" (178 cm). He famously avoids exercise and has joked frequently about his lack of athletic prowess. Much like his comedy, his clothes are traditional and "sensible."

Roisin Conaty is a British and Irish comedian, actress, and writer. Conaty was born in the Camden area of London, the daughter of Irish parents, and considers herself an Irish Londoner. Her most recognizable feature is her long, bright blonde hair. She typically wears it down with a loose wave or in a voluminous blowout. She has a fair complexion, bright blue eyes, and a wide, frequent smile. Her makeup often leans toward a classic glam look, frequently featuring bold red lipstick. Roisin has a curvy, average build and stands approximately 5'5" (165 cm) tall. Her wardrobe is often colorful and eclectic. She typically wears her hair in a short-to-medium blonde bob or a "shag" cut with a thick fringe (bangs). Her hair is often styled with a natural, slightly tousled texture that adds to her playful persona. Lou has bright, wide-set blue eyes and an incredibly expressive face. She often wears bold, colorful eye makeup or a distinct lip color to match her outfits. She has a slim, athletic build and is approximately 5'8" (173 cm) tall. Her physical comedy often leans into her being quite "leggy" and coordinated. Her style is arguably the most eccentric of the group. She describes it as "confident clutter" or "shambolic chic."She carries herself with a sense of "chaotic confidence." Whether she's wearing a full sequined jumpsuit or a floral tea dress, she looks like someone who got dressed with a lot of joy and zero interest in "sensible" fashion rules.

Louise Sanders (born 24 November 1978) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Since beginning her career in comedy, she has appeared regularly on panel shows, performed on Live at the Apollo and won the eighth series of Taskmaster in 2019. Since 2021 she has appeared as Mel Giedroyc's sidekick on the Dave comedy series Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable, and she was a contestant on the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice in 2024. Sanders is a teetotaler and a vegan.

Mr Blobby is an unofficial mascot of the show that has appeared in several episodes. Mr Blobby’s appearance on The Big Fat Quiz of the '90s is iconic for the genuine terror it induced in comedian Jack Whitehall. The bulbous pink figure with yellow spots, a permanent toothy grin, and wiggling green eyes made a chaotic entrance, making loud, electronic "blobby" noises and causing havoc, which Whitehall described as a "fat jaundiced baby".