The Unbelievable Truth | Colour, vegetables, pizzas, carpets | David Mitchell

In this episode, four top-tier comedians deliver lectures on seemingly mundane subjects. Their goal is to hide five true facts inside a lecture consisting entirely of lies. If the other panelists spot a truth, they get a point; if they buzz for a lie, they lose one.

📚 The Lecture Topics & Highlights:
1. Carpets (Neil Delamere)
Neil takes us on a "magic carpet ride" through history.

The Vibe: A mix of Irish charm and bizarre home-decor history.

A "Truth" to look out for: Did you know that the vacuum cleaner was originally so large it remained outside the house on a horse-drawn carriage while pipes were fed through the windows?

2. Vegetables (Ria Lina)
Ria brings her analytical (and slightly cynical) wit to the world of produce.

The Vibe: Fast-paced and surprisingly educational.

A "Truth" to look out for: The shocking reality of what "baby carrots" actually are (spoiler: they are just regular carrots chopped down and reshaped).

3. Pizzas (Richard Osman)
The "Pointless" star and master of trivia takes on the world's favorite flatbread.

The Vibe: Authoritative and calm, making even his wildest lies sound like encyclopedia entries.

A "Truth" to look out for: The origin of the Hawaiian pizza—which, unsurprisingly to some, was not invented in Hawaii.

4. Colour (Lou Sanders)
Lou delivers a typically surreal and chaotic lecture on the spectrum of light.

The Vibe: Completely unpredictable. Lou’s logic often baffles even David Mitchell.

A "Truth" to look out for: The weird history of the color "Mummy Brown," which was literally made from ground-up ancient Egyptians.

🎧 Why This Episode Stands Out:
The Osman/Mitchell Dynamic: Watching Richard Osman try to out-fact David Mitchell is a recurring highlight of the series.

Lou Sanders' Logic: Lou has a unique way of making the true facts sound more insane than her made-up nonsense.

The "Mummy Brown" Reveal: It remains one of the most "unbelievable" truths in the show's history—the panel’s reaction is worth the listen alone.

📊 Episode Summary:
Series: 26

Episode: 2

Duration: ~28 minutes

The Winner: It’s a tight race, but usually decided by who falls for Lou Sanders' clever traps.

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