Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Name: Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Genre: News, Comedy
Rating: 7
Cast: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

RETURNING37 Seasons346 Episodes★ 7.0

Have I Got a Bit More News for You is a news and comedy series on BBC One, with 37 seasons and 346 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 38, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredTBA

Last AiredJun 9, 2025

GenreNews, Comedy

Runtime45 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.

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Cast

Paul Merton

Self - Team Captain

Ian Hislop

Self - Team Captain

Seasons & Episodes37 seasons · 346 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Apr 7, 202544m

Alexander Armstrong is presenter, with guest panellists broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E2Episode 2

Apr 14, 202544m

Martin Clunes is presenter, with guest panellists journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Ian Smith joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E3Episode 3

Apr 21, 202544m

Katherine Parkinson is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Julian Clary and journalist Jemima Kelly joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E4Episode 4

Apr 28, 202544m

Angela Rippon is presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Jo Brand and writer and broadcaster Richard Osman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E5Episode 5

May 5, 202544m

Sue Perkins is presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Michelle Wolf and journalist Tom Peck joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E6Episode 6

May 12, 202544m

David Tennant is the presenter, with guest panellists actor and comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Cathy Newman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E7Episode 7

May 19, 202544m

Stephen Mangan is presenter, with guest panellists writer and comedian Andy Hamilton and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E8Episode 8

May 26, 202544m

Victoria Coren Mitchell is presenter, with guest panellists actor and comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster and journalist Janet Street-Porter joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E9Episode 9

Jun 2, 202544m

Roy Wood Jr is presenter, with guest panellists comedian and actor Guz Khan and broadcaster Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

E10Episode 10

Jun 9, 202544m

Richard Ayoade is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Jack Dee and broadcaster Kelly Cates joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

About Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You is a news, comedy series on BBC One. The show currently has 37 seasons and 346 episodes. Have I Got a Bit More News for You has been renewed for Season 38, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 20 votes. The cast includes Paul Merton, Ian Hislop.