Episode 1
John Wells, Tony Slattery
30m
Tonight's guests are Tony Slattery and John Wells.
Episode credits
Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Tony Slattery, John Wells
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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Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 3, 2026
Have I Got News for You premiered September 28, 1990. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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 2
Donna McPhail, Joan Bakewell
30m
Tonight's guests are broadcaster Joan Bakewell and comedian Donna McPhail.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Donna McPhail, Joan Bakewell
Episode 3
Jan Ravens, Charles Kennedy MP
30m
Tonight's guests are Charles Kennedy, MP and actress Jan Ravens.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Charles Kennedy, Jan Ravens
Episode 4
Harry Enfield, John Diamond
30m
Tonight's guest is Harry Enfield.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Harry Enfield, John Diamond
Episode 5
Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP
30m
Tonight's guests are Rory McGrath and Ken Livingstone, MP.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Ken Livingstone, Rory McGrath
Episode 6
Danny Baker, Steve Steen
30m
Tonight's guest is comic performer Steve Steen.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Danny Baker, Steve Steen
Episode 7
Anne Robinson, Griff Rhys Jones
30m
Tonight's guest is Griff Rhys Jones.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Griff Rhys Jones, Anne Robinson
Episode 8
Stephen Frost, Stephanie Calman
30m
Tonight's guest is comic actor Steve Frost.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Stephen Frost, Stephanie Calman
Episode 9
John Sessions, Trevor McDonald
30m
Tonight's guest is Trevor McDonald.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Trevor McDonald, John Sessions
Episode 10
Norman Willis, Cecil Parkinson
30mfinale
Tonight's guests are Cecil Parkinson and Norman Willis.
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Directed by John F.D. NorthoverGuest stars Cecil Parkinson, Norman Willis
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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 CaptainCredits
- 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