Episode 1
David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis
30m
David Tennant hosts with Jack Dee and Helen Lewis joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Tennant, Jack Dee, Helen Lewis
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
Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman
30m
Adrian Dunbar hosts with guests comedian Katherine Ryan and journalist Tim Shipman.
Episode credits
Guest stars Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan, Tim Shipman
Episode 3
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Dabiri
30m
Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host with comedian Josh Widdicombe and author Emma Dabiri joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Episode credits
Guest stars Josh Widdicombe, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Emma Dabiri
Episode 4
Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett and Kirsty Wark
30m
Alexander Armstrong guest hosts, with comedian Joe Lycett and journalist Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Kirsty Wark, Joe Lycett
Episode 5
Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar
30m
Steph McGovern is guest host with comedian Zoe Lyons and journalist John Pienaar joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Episode credits
Guest stars Zoe Lyons, Steph McGovern, Jonathan Pienaar
Episode 6
Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay
30m
Romesh Ranganathan hosts, with guests comedian Jo Brand and poet Lemn Sissay joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jo Brand, Romesh Ranganathan, Lemn Sissay
Episode 7
Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi
30m
Richard Ayoade is guest host with Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Episode credits
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman, Sayeeda Warsi
Episode 8
David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley
30m
David Mitchell is host with guests the Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Mitchell, Richard Coles, Janey Godley
Episode 9
Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie
30mfinale
Aisling Bea guest hosts, with comedian Roisin Conaty and journalist Clive Myrie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Roisin Conaty, Clive Myrie, Aisling Bea
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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