What Makes British Panel Shows So Popular?

What Makes British Panel Shows So Popular?

From QI to Would I Lie to You?, British panel shows remain a TV staple. But why?

The secret lies in the balance of wit, improvisation, and format. Guests can showcase personality and humour without needing a set routine. Audiences love the spontaneity.

The Guardian explains that panel shows tap into conversational comedy — something deeply embedded in UK culture.