Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

RETURNING70 Seasons636 Episodes7.1
NetworkBBC One
First AiredSep 28, 1990
Last AiredDec 12, 2025
GenreComedy, News
Runtime30 min

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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Cast

Paul Merton
Paul Merton
Self - Team Captain
Ian Hislop
Ian Hislop
Self - Team Captain

Seasons & Episodes70 seasons · 636 episodes

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Episode 1
E1Episode 1
Oct 3, 202529m
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.
Episode 2
E2Episode 2
Oct 10, 202529m
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.
Episode 3
E3Episode 3
Oct 17, 202529m
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.
Episode 4
E4Episode 4
Oct 24, 202529m
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.
Episode 5
E5Episode 5
Oct 31, 202529m
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.
Episode 6
E6Episode 6
Nov 7, 202529m
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.
Episode 7
E7Episode 7
Nov 21, 202534m
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.
Episode 8
E8Episode 8
Nov 28, 202534m
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.
Episode 9
E9Episode 9
Dec 5, 202534m
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.
Episode 10
E10Episode 10
Dec 12, 202534m
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.

About Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You is a comedy, news series on BBC One. The show first aired on Sep 28, 1990 and currently has 70 seasons and 636 episodes. Have I Got News for You has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 79 votes. The cast includes Paul Merton, Ian Hislop.

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