Episode 1
Steph McGovern, Miles Jupp, Helen Lewis
30m
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Helen Lewis.
Episode credits
Guest stars Miles Jupp, Helen Lewis, Steph McGovern
TV series
Have I Got News for You
1990NR71 seasons7.2 / 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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 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
Stephen Mangan, Zoe Lyons, The Rev. Richard Coles
30m7.0 / 10
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Zoe Lyons and the Rev Richard Coles.
Episode credits
Guest stars Richard Coles, Stephen Mangan, Zoe Lyons
Episode 3
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Deborah Meaden, Phil Wang
30m
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Smith and panellists including Deborah Meaden.
Episode credits
Guest stars Deborah Meaden, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Phil Wang
Episode 4
Alexander Armstrong, Henning Wehn, Emma Barnett
30m
Alexander Armstrong hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with Emma Barnett and Hanning Wehn joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Episode credits
Guest stars Henning Wehn, Emma Barnett, Alexander Armstrong
Episode 5
Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, James O'Brien
30m7.0 / 10
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Romesh Ranganathan and panelists Maisie Adam and James O'Brien, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Episode credits
Guest stars Romesh Ranganathan, James O'Brien, Maisie Adam
Episode 6
David Tennant, Ayesha Hazarika, Chris McCausland
30m6.0 / 10
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists including Chris McCausland.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Tennant, Chris McCausland, Ayesha Hazarika
Episode 7
Jo Brand, Katy Balls, Ivo Graham
30m
Episode credits
Guest stars Jo Brand, Katy Balls, Ivo Graham
Episode 8
Charlie Brooker, Dr. Hannah Fry, Mark Steel
30m
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark Steel, Charlie Brooker, Hannah Fry
Episode 9
Martin Clunes, Janet Street-Porter, Fin Taylor
30mfinale
Episode credits
Guest stars Janet Street-Porter, Martin Clunes, Fin Taylor
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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 - Host
Ross NobleSelfCredits
- 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