The BEST episodes of Insert Name Here

Every episode of Insert Name Here ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Insert Name Here!

Comedy panel game in which host Sue Perkins asks two teams to decide who is the greatest of the many people who share a particular name.

Last Updated: 10/3/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
Rob - Chris Harris, Kate Williams, Lucy Porter,  Joe Wilkinson
star
8.11
9 votes

#1 - Rob - Chris Harris, Kate Williams, Lucy Porter, Joe Wilkinson

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2019

This week Josh is joined by Top Gear presenter Chris Harris and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by comedians Lucy Porter and Joe Wilkinson.

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Liz - Kerry Godliman, Kate Williams, Gabby Logan, Tom Davis
star
8.00
6 votes

#2 - Liz - Kerry Godliman, Kate Williams, Gabby Logan, Tom Davis

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2019

This week Josh is joined by comedian Kerry Godliman and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Tom Davis.

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Jules - Andy Hamilton, Suzannah Lipscomb, Naga Munchetty, Reginald D Hunter
star
8.00
8 votes

#3 - Jules - Andy Hamilton, Suzannah Lipscomb, Naga Munchetty, Reginald D Hunter

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2019

This week Josh is joined by comedian Andy Hamilton and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by television presenter Naga Munchetty and comedian Reginald D Hunter.

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Mo - Tom Allen, Kate Williams, Angela Scanlon, Griff Rhys Jones
star
7.71
14 votes

#4 - Mo - Tom Allen, Kate Williams, Angela Scanlon, Griff Rhys Jones

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2019

Sue Perkins hosts the comedy panel show about people with just one thing in common - they all have the same name. Josh is joined by comedian Tom Allen and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by broadcaster Angela Scanlon and comedian Griff Rhys Jones.

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Emma - Desiree Burch, Kate Williams, Katy Brand, Nish Kumar
star
7.57
7 votes

#5 - Emma - Desiree Burch, Kate Williams, Katy Brand, Nish Kumar

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2019

This week Josh is joined by comedian Desiree Burch and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar.

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Harry -  Angela Barnes, Suzannah Lipscomb, Paul Feig, Jon Richardson
star
7.56
9 votes

#6 - Harry - Angela Barnes, Suzannah Lipscomb, Paul Feig, Jon Richardson

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2019

This week Josh is joined by comedian Angela Barnes and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by film director Paul Feig and comedian Jon Richardson.

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Paul - Ed Gamble, Suzannah Lipscomb, Katy Brand, Amol Rajan
star
7.50
10 votes

#7 - Paul - Ed Gamble, Suzannah Lipscomb, Katy Brand, Amol Rajan

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/2017

In episode four, Josh is joined by Ed Gamble and historian Suzannah Lipscomb, and Richard is joined by Katy Brand and the BBC's media editor Amol Rajan. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.

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Jo - Danny Baker, Kate Williams, Robert Webb, Aisling Bea
star
7.44
16 votes

#8 - Jo - Danny Baker, Kate Williams, Robert Webb, Aisling Bea

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2016

Guests Danny Baker, Aisling Bea, Robert Webb and Kate Williams join Sue, Josh and Richard.

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Charlie - James Acaster, Suzannah Lipscomb, Rob Beckett, Steph McGovern
star
7.43
14 votes

#9 - Charlie - James Acaster, Suzannah Lipscomb, Rob Beckett, Steph McGovern

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2017

Host Sue Perkins and captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe are joined by Rob Beckett, Stephanie McGovern, James Acaster and Suzannah Lipscomb to compete to earn the right to decide the greatest ever bearer of the name Charlie.

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Dave - Ruth Goodman, Jon Richardson, Adil Ray, Holly Walsh
star
7.42
12 votes

#10 - Dave - Ruth Goodman, Jon Richardson, Adil Ray, Holly Walsh

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2016

Joining the teams are Ruth Goodman, Adil Ray, Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh.

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Christmas Stars - James Acaster, Chris Packham, Suzannah Lipscomb, Carol Vorderman
star
7.42
12 votes

#11 - Christmas Stars - James Acaster, Chris Packham, Suzannah Lipscomb, Carol Vorderman

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/19/2018

In this festive series opener Josh Widdicombe is joined by Chris Packham and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard Osman is joined by Carol Vorderman and James Acaster. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.

Directors: Geraldine Dowd
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Kate - Jennifer Saunders, Suzannah Lipscomb, Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan
star
7.39
18 votes

#12 - Kate - Jennifer Saunders, Suzannah Lipscomb, Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2016

Absolutely Fabulous creator Jennifer Saunders, comedian Romesh Ranganathan, W1A star Jessica Hynes and historian Suzannah Lipscomb join team captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe to answer questions about famous people who share a name, with the winners earning the right to pick the greatest bearer of the moniker. Sue Perkins hosts.

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Anne - James Acaster, Kate Williams, Ed Balls, Lauren Laverne
star
7.38
16 votes

#13 - Anne - James Acaster, Kate Williams, Ed Balls, Lauren Laverne

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/4/2017

In episode three, Josh is joined by James Acaster and historian Kate Williams, while Richard is joined by Ed Balls and Lauren Laverne.

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Mark - Al Murray, Suzannah Lipscomb, Ellie Taylor, Stephen Mangan
star
7.36
11 votes

#14 - Mark - Al Murray, Suzannah Lipscomb, Ellie Taylor, Stephen Mangan

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2019

This week Josh is joined by comedian Al Murray and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by comedian Ellie Taylor and actor Stephen Mangan. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.

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Chris - Paul Hollywood, Sara Pascoe, Kate Williams, Joe Lycett
star
7.23
13 votes

#15 - Chris - Paul Hollywood, Sara Pascoe, Kate Williams, Joe Lycett

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2016

The guests are Paul Hollywood, Joe Lycett, Sara Pascoe and Kate Williams.

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Steve - Chris Addison, Kate Williams, Al Porter, Lucy Porter
star
7.23
13 votes

#16 - Steve - Chris Addison, Kate Williams, Al Porter, Lucy Porter

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2017

Host Sue Perkins and captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe are joined by Lucy Porter, Chris Addison, Al Porter and Kate Williams to compete to earn the right to decide the greatest ever bearer of the name Steve.

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Alex - Danny Baker, Kate Williams, Gabby Logan, Adil Ray
star
7.20
15 votes

#17 - Alex - Danny Baker, Kate Williams, Gabby Logan, Adil Ray

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2017

Host Sue Perkins and captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe are joined by Danny Baker, Gabby Logan, Adil Ray and Kate Williams to compete to earn the right to decide the greatest ever bearer of the name Alex.

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Jack - Kate Williams, Robert Peston, Aisling Bea, Tom Davis
star
7.20
10 votes

#18 - Jack - Kate Williams, Robert Peston, Aisling Bea, Tom Davis

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/22/2018

In the final episode of the series, Josh is joined by Tom Davis and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by Robert Peston and Aisling Bea.

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Lou - Hugh Dennis, Suzannah Lipscomb, Rebecca Front, Phil Wang
star
7.19
16 votes

#19 - Lou - Hugh Dennis, Suzannah Lipscomb, Rebecca Front, Phil Wang

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/27/2017

In episode two, Josh is joined by Hugh Dennis and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Rebecca Front and Phil Wang.

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Christmas Stars - Suzannah Lipscomb, Martin Kemp, Liz Bonnin, Jack Dee
star
7.18
11 votes

#20 - Christmas Stars - Suzannah Lipscomb, Martin Kemp, Liz Bonnin, Jack Dee

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/2017

In this special festive edition, Josh is joined by Jack Dee and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Martin Kemp and Liz Bonnin. In a twist to the usual format, different names are discussed, all with a link to Christmas. So expect fiendish facts about everyone from the baby Jesus to Noel Edmonds!

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John - Roisin Conaty, Miles Jupp, Kate Williams, Sally Phillips
star
7.07
14 votes

#21 - John - Roisin Conaty, Miles Jupp, Kate Williams, Sally Phillips

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/8/2018

In episode six, Josh is joined by Miles Jupp and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by Sally Phillips and Roisin Conaty. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the two teams vie to outdo the other.

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Christmas Stars - Danny Baker, Deborah Meaden, Sarah Pascoe, Kate Williams
star
7.06
17 votes

#22 - Christmas Stars - Danny Baker, Deborah Meaden, Sarah Pascoe, Kate Williams

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/21/2016

A special festive edition to kick off the second series. Sue Perkins is joined by captains Josh Widdicombe and Richard Osman. Completing the line up are Danny Baker, Sara Pascoe, Deborah Meaden and historian Kate Williams. In a twist to the usual format, different names are discussed, all with a link to Christmas. So expect fiendish facts about the Queen's Christmas speech, Delia Smith's Christmas cooking and the original Father Christmas, St Nicholas.

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Ben - Paul Feig, Kate Williams, Chris Packham, Jon Richardson
star
7.00
14 votes

#23 - Ben - Paul Feig, Kate Williams, Chris Packham, Jon Richardson

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2017

Host Sue Perkins and captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe are joined by wildlife expert Chris Packham, actor Paul Feig, comedian Jon Richardson and historian Kate Williams to compete to earn the right to decide the greatest ever bearer of the name Ben.

Jane - Adrian Chiles, Suzannah Lipscomb, Sara Pascoe, Anita Rani
star
7.00
9 votes

#24 - Jane - Adrian Chiles, Suzannah Lipscomb, Sara Pascoe, Anita Rani

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/15/2018

Josh is joined by Adrian Chiles and historian Suzannah Lipscomb, and Richard is joined by Sara Pascoe and Anita Rani.

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Mary - Suzannah Lipscomb, Stephen Mangan, Mel Giedroyc, Nish Kumar
star
6.92
12 votes

#25 - Mary - Suzannah Lipscomb, Stephen Mangan, Mel Giedroyc, Nish Kumar

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2017

Host Sue Perkins and captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe are joined by Stephen Mangan, Mel Giedroyc, Nish Kumar and Suzannah Lipscomb to compete to earn the right to decide the greatest ever bearer of the name Mary.

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