After a period of split chairmanship in the first series, Humphrey Lyttelton ("Humph") served in this role from the programme's inception until his hospitalisation and subsequent death in 2008, which led to the cancellation of the 2008 series. The show recommenced on 15 June 2009 with Lyttelton replaced by three hosts: Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Rob Brydon. Dee went on to host all episodes of the 52nd series later that year, and continues in that role. The chairman's script was most recently written by Iain Pattinson, who worked on the show from 1992 until his death in 2021.
After a period of split chairmanship in the first series Humphrey Lyttelton ("Humph") served in this role from the programme's inception until his hospitalisation and subsequent death in 2008 which led to the cancellation of the 2008 series The show recommenced on 15 June 2009 with Lyttelton replaced by three hosts Stephen Fry Jack Dee and Rob Brydon Dee went on to host all episodes of the 52nd series later that year and continues in that role The chairman's script was most recently written by Iain Pattinson who worked on the show from 1992 until his death in 2021