Would I Lie to You? is the comedy panel show hosted by Rob Brydon with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.

Over a series of rounds, the teams compete head-to-head, as each player reveals amazing facts and embarrassing personal tales for the consideration of their rivals. Some of the yarns are true; some are not, and it’s the panellists’ task to separate the fraudulent chaff from the genuine wheat.

Joining David Mitchell this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall and League of Gentleman and Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith; and teaming up with Lee Mack are West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

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Four famous people will step into the shoes of families living on low incomes in recession-hit Britain for a new ITV 1 series.

In the series Mel B, Keith Allen, Trinny Woodall and Austin Healey move into households on housing estates in Leeds, and in some cases even replacing a member of the household.

For seven days, they will try to cope on the budget of the different households they join. Each will engage with common issues important to residents such as community cohesion, identity and the challenges that arise from living on a low income.

Writing on her Twitter, former Spice Girl Mel B said: “It maybe raining in leeds but I still love it!! Started filming my tv show and it’s very very interesting to say the least!”

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