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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
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Danny Baker and Cathy Newman.
Guest stars Danny Baker, David Mitchell, Cathy Newman
Episode 2
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Richard Osman and guest panellists Dan Snow and Mark Steel.
Guest stars Mark Steel, Richard Osman, Dan Snow
Episode 3
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Merchant and guest panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.
Guest stars Stephen Merchant, Hal Cruttenden, Gabby Logan
Episode 4
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth and John Prescott.
Guest stars Gyles Brandreth, Jo Brand, John Prescott
Episode 5
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.
Guest stars Tony Law, Max Keiser, Kirsty Young
Episode 6
Alexander Armstrong hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Godfrey Bloom and Victoria Coren.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Godfrey Bloom
Episode 7
Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Richard Bacon and Janet Street-Porter.
Guest stars Janet Street-Porter, Richard Bacon, Jack Whitehall
Episode 8
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Robert Lindsay and panellists Alan Johnson and Katherine Ryan.
Guest stars Tim Loughton, Miles Jupp, Robert Lindsay
Episode 9
Kathy Burke hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Tim Loughton MP.
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Bernard Cribbins, Jennifer Saunders
Episode 10
Martin Clunes hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Bernard Cribbins and Jennifer Saunders.
Where to watch Have I Got News for YouEpisode information updated Jul 25, 2026
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Angus DeaytonSelf - Host
Ian HislopSelf - Team Captain
Paul MertonSelf - Team Captain
Ken LivingstoneSelf
David TennantSelf - Host
Richard AyoadeSelf - Host
Alexander ArmstrongSelf - Host
Ross NobleSelf
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