The Unbelievable Truth | BOARD GAMES, SALT, GUINEA PIGS, ACTORS | David Mitchell

Welcome to the show that proves that the truth is often much weirder than the lies we tell ourselves. Host David Mitchell presides over a panel of comedians who are experts in the art of the "tall tale." Their mission? To deliver a lecture composed entirely of lies, while sneaking five unbelievable truths past their suspicious rivals.

🔍 Tonight’s "Truthful" Lectures:
The panel navigates through four wildly different topics, trying to find the facts hidden in the friction:

🎲 Board Games: From the ancient origins of Monopoly to the most complex tabletop games ever devised—which bizarre rules are actually part of the game?

🧂 Salt: It’s in our food, our oceans, and our history books. Discover the strange ways salt has been used as currency, medicine, and even a weapon.

🐹 Guinea Pigs: Not just cute pets! The panel explores the surprising history of these rodents, their journey from South America, and some truly odd scientific facts.

🎭 Actors: A look behind the curtain at the eccentricities of the stage and screen. Which stories about celebrity "riders" and method acting are real, and which are just stage whispers?

💡 The Rules of the Game:
Each lecturer must speak for a few minutes on their assigned subject. The lecture is 100% false, except for five hidden truths.

The Lecturer earns points for every truth that the other panelists fail to catch.

The Panelists earn points by buzzing in and correctly identifying a hidden truth.

The Mitchell Factor: David Mitchell maintains order (mostly) while providing his own brand of hilariously pedantic commentary.

🎧 Why This Episode is a Winner:
The Guinea Pig Revelations: Prepare to have your perception of these fluffy little creatures changed forever by facts that sound like pure fiction.

Board Game Banter: Listen as the panelists argue over the legality of their favorite childhood games and the sheer absurdity of high-stakes gaming.

Top-Tier Wit: Featuring the best of British comedy talent, this episode is a masterclass in sarcasm, puns, and unexpected knowledge.

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💖 LIKE – If you managed to "sniff out" a truth about the salt or the actors! 💬 COMMENT: Which subject had the most unbelievable truth tonight? ✅ SUBSCRIBE – For more classic episodes of the best comedy panel shows from the BBC archives.

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