Have I Got News for You

1990

Have I Got News for You

7.9 | NR | en | Comedy

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP1 Episode 1

Oct. 03,2025

Victoria Coren Mitchell is the presenter, with guest panellists actress Sheila Hancock and actor and comedian Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP2 Episode 2

Oct. 10,2025

Steph McGovern is presenter, with guest panellists actor Stephen Mangan and broadcaster Salma Shah joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP3 Episode 3

Oct. 17,2025

Alexander Armstrong is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Ross Noble and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP4 Episode 4

Oct. 24,2025

Adil Ray is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Julian Clary and journalist Sophy Ridge joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP5 Episode 5

Oct. 31,2025

Jason Manford is presenter, with guest panellists Louise Haigh MP and comedienne Laura Smyth joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP6 Episode 6

Nov. 07,2025

Katherine Ryan is presenter, with guest panellists Lewis Goodall and comedienne Maisie Adam joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP7 Episode 7

Nov. 21,2025

Gabby Logan is host, with guest panellists comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Cathy Newman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP8 Episode 8

Nov. 28,2025

Richard Ayoade is host, with guest panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Bella Hull joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP9 Episode 9

Dec. 05,2025

Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists Rev. Richard Coles and comedian Finlay Christie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

EP10 Episode 10

Dec. 12,2025

Martin Clunes is host, with guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

7.9 | NR | en | Comedy , News | More Info

Released: 1990-09-28 | Released Producted By: BBC , Hat Trick Productions Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mkw3

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Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

Genre

Comedy , News

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Cast

Paul Merton , Ian Hislop

Director

Paul Wheeler

Producted By

BBC , Hat Trick Productions

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