Episode 1
Stephen Mangan, Ria Lina and Ross Noble
30m
Stephen Mangan is guest host with comedians Ria Lina and Ross Noble joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ross Noble, Stephen Mangan, Ria Lina
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
Alexander Armstrong, Mishal Husain and Geoff Norcott
30m
Alexander Armstrong is guest host with panellists journalist Mishal Husain and comedian Geoff Norcott joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Mishal Husain, Geoff Norcott
Episode 3
Jo Brand, Rylan and Robert Peston
30m
Jo Brand and panellists TV presenter Rylan and journalist Robert Peston join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robert Peston, Jo Brand, Rylan Clark
Episode 4
Bill Bailey, Fin Taylor and Dawn Butler MP
30m
Bill Bailey guest hosts with panellists comedian Fin Taylor and Dawn Butler MP joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bill Bailey, Fin Taylor, Dawn Butler
Episode 5
Richard Ayoade, Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton
30m
Richard Ayoade is guest host with panellists comedian Roisin Conaty and writer and comedian Andy Hamilton joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Andy Hamilton, Roisin Conaty
Episode 6
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Maisie Adam and Helen Lewis
30m
Guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Helen Lewis join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Victoria Coren Mitchell, Helen Lewis, Maisie Adam
Episode 7
Jack Dee, Phil Wang and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
30m
Jack Dee guest hosts with panellists comedian Phil Wang and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jack Dee, Phil Wang, Sayeeda Warsi
Episode 8
Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long
30m
With guest host Clive Myrie and panellists actor Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long
Episode credits
Guest stars Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp, Camilla Long
Episode 9
Jess Phillips, Jon Richardson and Hannah Fry
30m
Jess Phillips guest hosts with panellists Jon Richardson and Hannah Fry joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jon Richardson, Hannah Fry, Jess Phillips
Episode 10
Martin Clunes, Steph McGovern and Armando Iannucci
30mfinale
Guest panellists Steph McGovern and Armando Iannucci join Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Episode credits
Guest stars Martin Clunes, Armando Iannucci, Steph McGovern
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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