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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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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
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Benedict Cumberbatch, and guest panelists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.
Guest stars Jon Richardson, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Benedict Cumberbatch
Episode 2
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Frank Skinner, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.
Guest stars Frank Skinner, Janet Street-Porter, Reginald D. Hunter
Episode 3
John Bishop guest presents the popular news quiz. Featuring team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, John Bishop, Miles Jupp
Episode 4
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.
Guest stars Nick Robinson, Chris Addison, James Blunt
Episode 5
Comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.
Guest stars Charlie Higson, Sally Bercow, Jo Brand
Episode 6
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panelists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.
Guest stars Damian Lewis, Clive Anderson, Kevin Bridges
Episode 7
News quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes, and guest panelists Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Jimmy Carr, Grayson Perry
Episode 8
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panelists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.
Guest stars Ken Livingstone, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican
Episode 9
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Greg Davies.
Guest stars Marcus Brigstocke, Miranda Hart, Greg Davies
Episode 10
A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2010. A host of guest panellists and presenters join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Where to watch Have I Got News for YouEpisode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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