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TV series

Have I Got News for You

1990NR71 seasons7.1 / 10

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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Have I Got News for You premiered September 28, 1990. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

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Synopsis

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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Episode 1

John Humphrys, Tracey Emin

Apr 20, 200130m

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Guest stars Tracey Emin, John Humphrys

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Episode 2

Bill Bailey, Dermot Murnaghan

Apr 27, 200130m

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Guest stars Bill Bailey, Dermot Murnaghan

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Episode 3

Sean Lock, Jane Moore

May 4, 200130m

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Guest stars Sean Lock, Jane Moore

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Episode 4

Dom Joly, David Aaronovitch

May 11, 200130m

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Guest stars David Aaronovitch, Dom Joly

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Episode 5

Keith Chegwin, Michael Grade

May 18, 200130m

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Guest stars Michael Grade, Keith Chegwin

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Episode 6

Janet Street-Porter, "Sir Elton John"

May 25, 200130m

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Guest stars Janet Street-Porter

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Episode 7

Will Self, Derek Draper

Jun 1, 200130m

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Guest stars Will Self, Derek Draper

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Episode 8

Clive Anderson, Gyles Brandreth

Jun 8, 200130mfinale

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Guest stars Clive Anderson, Gyles Brandreth

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More about Have I Got News for You

Cast

Angus DeaytonSelf - Host

Ian HislopSelf - Team Captain

Paul MertonSelf - Team Captain

Ken LivingstoneSelf

David TennantSelf - Host

Richard AyoadeSelf - Host

Alexander ArmstrongSelf

Ross NobleSelf - Guest Captain

Credits

Written by: Matt Hulme, Lary Budd, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Paul Dunphy

Production details

Status: Returning Series
Series type: Talk Show
Episodes: 646
Original language: English

Networks & production

BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom

Themes

panel showpolitical humorpolitical satirequizsatire