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'Argumental' to relaunch with Sean Lock, Robert Webb
Published Thursday, Aug 25 2011, 09:54 BST | By Morgan Jeffery | 1 comment
Dave's comedy debate show Argumental is to relaunch with an eight-part fourth series.
Comedian Sean Lock will take over as host, while Peep Show star Robert Webb will be captain of one of the debating teams.
The new run will also include new graphics, an updated set and a feature which allows viewers to play along with the on-screen arguments in real time, using dual-screen technology.
"Argumental has built up an enviable level of credibility in the comedy community," said Dave's Steve North. "The addition of Sean Lock and Robert Webb, coupled with the play-at-home technology, makes this series more relevant than ever to Dave's savvy viewers."
UKTV's Sarah Fraser added: "Tiger Aspect has done a great job to completely reimagine Argumental whilst retaining its most fantastic qualities as a place where Britain's top comedians can riff freely on the topics of the day. I'm thrilled to have Sean Lock and Robert Webb on board."
The previous three series of Argumental featured John Sergeant as host, with Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound as the captains of the red team and blue team respectively.
The identity of the second team captain in the relaunched version of the show has yet to be confirmed.
Argumental will return to Dave in October.
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Watch a clip from a previous series of Argumental below:
Comedian Sean Lock will take over as host, while Peep Show star Robert Webb will be captain of one of the debating teams.
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The new run will also include new graphics, an updated set and a feature which allows viewers to play along with the on-screen arguments in real time, using dual-screen technology.
"Argumental has built up an enviable level of credibility in the comedy community," said Dave's Steve North. "The addition of Sean Lock and Robert Webb, coupled with the play-at-home technology, makes this series more relevant than ever to Dave's savvy viewers."
UKTV's Sarah Fraser added: "Tiger Aspect has done a great job to completely reimagine Argumental whilst retaining its most fantastic qualities as a place where Britain's top comedians can riff freely on the topics of the day. I'm thrilled to have Sean Lock and Robert Webb on board."
The previous three series of Argumental featured John Sergeant as host, with Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound as the captains of the red team and blue team respectively.
The identity of the second team captain in the relaunched version of the show has yet to be confirmed.
Argumental will return to Dave in October.
> More Television news
Watch a clip from a previous series of Argumental below:
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