Extended version of the comedy quiz show, full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.
Where to Watch QI XL • Series O
16 Episodes
Ologies
E1
OlogiesSandi Toksvig sets out in search of Ologies and Odoxies - and meets an amusement arcade that helped to win the Cold War, and a lizard with three eyes. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.
Organisms
E2
OrganismsSandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.
Oceans
E3
OceansSandi Toksvig looks at the Oceans. See one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett, David Mitchell and Alan Davies.
Over and Ova
E4
Over and OvaSandi Toksvig looks at Over and Ova. Learn tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig, and join in as the studio audience sings along with western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Jan Ravens, Grayson Perry and Alan Davies.
Odorous and Odious
E5
Odorous and OdiousSandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous and Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Sally Phillips, Ross Noble, Nish Kumar and Alan Davies.
Odds and Ends
E6
Odds and EndsSandi Toksvig considers various Odds and Ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? Sandi has the answer. With Romesh Ranganathan, Matt Lucas, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies.
Opposites
E7
OppositesSandi Toksvig looks at Opposites. Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, as well as meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Sara Pascoe, Colin Lane, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies.
Operations
E8
OperationsSandi Toksvig looks at Operations. If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Katherine Ryan, Rhod Gilbert and Alan Davies.
O Christmas
E9
O ChristmasSandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas special, with Jason Manford, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Walsh and Alan Davies. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly shaped present and how to get wine stains out of the carpet.
Origins and Openings
E10
Origins and OpeningsSandi Toksvig looks into some Origins and Openings, with Josh Widdicombe, Susan Calman, Rich Hall, and Alan Davies. What did Mr First think of Mr Second?
Objects and Ornaments
E11
Objects and OrnamentsSandi Toksvig looks at some Objects and Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.
The Occult
E12
The OccultSandi Toksvig looks into the occult. Ever wondered how a Hand of Glory can make you rich? Sandi has the answer. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and Alan Davies.
Omnishambles
E13
OmnishamblesSandi goes all over the place, finding out who was the last monarch to be crowned at the abbey in Westminister, with Josh Widdicombe, Stephen K Amos, Cally Beaton, and Alan Davies
Oddballs
E14
OddballsSandi Toksvig looks at some Oddballs. Watch for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren-Mitchell, and Alan Davies.
Occupations and Offices
E15
Occupations and OfficesSandi Toksvig looks into Occupations and Offices with Deirdre O'Kane, Richard Osman, David Mitchell, and Alan Davies.
Overseas
E16
OverseasSandi Toksvig ventures overseas to find out about Allotment Annies, who keeps their brothers in a cage, and much else besides. With Bill Bailey, Colin Lane, Desiree Burch, and Alan Davies.