- published: 24 Apr 2012
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Argumental (or working title Whose Side Are You On?) is a British improvised comedy panel game with Sean Lock as host, alongside two teams captained by Robert Webb and Seann Walsh, debating and arguing on various topics with help from various guests. It is made by independent production company Tiger Aspect Productions for Dave and made its debut on 27 October 2008. Series three was commissioned for Dave and four episodes from the second series aired on BBC Two, making it UKTV's most successful commission in terms of reach of audience. A fourth series began airing on Dave HD on 3 November 2011, with its second half scheduled to air in 2012.
The programme was originally chaired by journalist John Sergeant whose post-journalistic career at the time the series began was on the rise due in part to his appearance on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. He was joined by team captains Marcus Brigstocke, the host of The Late Edition, and comedian Rufus Hound. Each team captain was accompanied by a guest panellist who have included Jimmy Carr, Sue Perkins, Reginald D. Hunter, Phill Jupitus, Charlie Higson, Johnny Vegas, Lucy Porter, Dara Ó Briain, Sean Lock and Frankie Boyle. From the 2011 series, Sean Lock replaces John Sergeant as presenter, while Seann Walsh and Robert Webb take over as team captains. This coincided with a revamp of the show's set and graphics.
Russell Kane (born 19 August 1980) is an English writer, comedian, actor and media personality. In June 2006, he became the face of digital station Five US. He has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards (under its various names) at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, winning the main prize in August 2010. In May 2008 he joined the line-up for Q Radio relaunch.
Kane was born in Enfield, North London and raised in Essex, where he considers "home" and still resides. He studied English at Middlesex University and graduated with a degree in Media Writing.
In 2004, Kane won the Laughing Horse New Act of The Year, and in 2005 he came second in So You Think You're Funny. He joined Ray Peacock, Russell Howard and Reginald D Hunter on the national Paramount Edinburgh and Beyond tour in October 2005.
In November 2005, he filmed the World Comedy Tour in Australia. He was also asked to be the face of one-off live music event Guerrilla Gig which aired on BBC Three in March 2006.
He has appeared on various comedy panels, and filmed four other live stand-up performances to date.
Argumental s04e04 / series 4 episode 4 - Jimmy Carr, Miles Jupp (rus sub)
Argumental s04e01 / series 4 episode 1 - Jimmy Carr, Russell Kane (rus sub)
Argumental S02E01 Chris Addison Dara o Briain
Argumental Bodybuilders
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Jack Whitehall on Argumental
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Dara Ó Briain - Argumental About Meat