Best Episodes
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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Guest host Adil Ray and panellists Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 29 votes.
Richard Ayoade hosts with panellists rail union leader Mick Lynch and comedian Roisin Conaty joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 38 votes.
Guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists comedian Ria Lina and journalist Matt Chorley join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 34 votes.
Guest host Steph McGovern and panellists comedian Jamie MacDonald and mathematician Professor Hannah Fry join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 34 votes.
Guest host Gary Neville and panellists comedian Maisie Adam and TV presenter Richard Madeley join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 30 votes.
Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host with panellists comedian Ivo Graham and journalist Isabel Hardman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 33 votes.
Guest host Clive Myrie and panellists journalist Katy Balls and comedian Jo Brand join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
The episode was rated 8.03 from 31 votes.
