TV series
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Graham Linehan.
Guest stars Victoria Coren Mitchell, Graham Linehan, Jo Brand
Episode 2
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch
Episode 3
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists including Ross Noble.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Victoria Derbyshire
Episode 4
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host and guest panellists including stand-up comedian and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.
Guest stars Greg Davies, Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent
Episode 5
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton.
Guest stars Andy Hamilton, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty
Episode 6
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Dan Stevens and guest panellists Susan Calman and Miles Jupp.
Guest stars Miles Jupp, Dan Stevens, Susan Calman
Episode 7
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth and Marcus Brigstocke.
Guest stars Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke, Kirsty Young
Episode 8
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Tom Watson.
Guest stars Reginald D. Hunter, Miranda Hart, Tom Watson
Episode 9
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.
Guest stars Jack Whitehall, Nick Hewer, Sue Perkins
Episode 10
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Rebecca Front, David O'Doherty
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Available now in United States
These shows are available now and closely match Have I Got News for You.
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
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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