Have I Got News for You

10 Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You - Season 53

Based on the week's news, Have I Got News For You is fronted by guest hosts and features two regular team captains, Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Each week the show invites two guests to cast a jaundiced eye over the week's news, resulting in a fast flow of anarchic, spontaneous and hugely entertaining wit and humour.Guests typically represent the world of politics, comedy, show-business and journalism, and are often themselves particularly newsworthy participants. The final touches of Have I Got News For You are put together only hours before recording, allowing guests to comment on the late-breaking news stories of the day.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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#9 - Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton (Season 53 - Episode 3)

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 66 votes.

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#8 - Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang (Season 53 - Episode 9)

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Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 56 votes.

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#7 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Richard Coles (Season 53 - Episode 7)

The popular satirical news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 60 votes.

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#6 - Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn (Season 53 - Episode 6)

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Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 63 votes.

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#5 - Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson (Season 53 - Episode 2)

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Robert Peston and Jon Richardson.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 75 votes.

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#4 - Frankie Boyle, Cariad Lloyd, Gyles Brandreth (Season 53 - Episode 5)

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Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 70 votes.

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#3 - David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe (Season 53 - Episode 4)

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Harewood and guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Josh Widdicombe.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 63 votes.

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#2 - Election Special: Jo Brand, Alan Johnson, Ross Noble (Season 53 - Episode 8)

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Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Alan Johnson and Ross Noble.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 65 votes.

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#1 - Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long (Season 53 - Episode 1)

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman and Camilla Long in a new series of the long-running topical news quiz.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 65 votes.

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