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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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
Victoria Coren Mitchell is host with guest panellists broadcaster Carol Vorderman and comedian Ignacio Lopez joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Carol Vorderman, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Ignacio Lopez
Episode 2
Alexander Armstrong is host, with guest panellists actor and comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Olivia Utley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Alexander Armstrong, Miles Jupp, Olivia Utley
Episode 3
Bill Bailey is host with guest panellists journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Daliso Chaponda joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Bill Bailey, Helen Lewis, Daliso Chaponda
Episode 4
Jack Dee is guest presenter, with guest panellists comedian Emmanuel Sonubi and Dehenna Davison MP joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Emmanuel Sonubi, Dehenna Davison, Jack Dee
Episode 5
Jo Brand is guest presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Zoe Lyons and Feargal Sharkey joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Jo Brand, Zoe Lyons, Feargal Sharkey
Episode 6
Richard Ayoade is guest presenter, with guest panellists Steph McGovern and Jamie MacDonald joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Richard Ayoade, Steph McGovern, Jamie MacDonald
Episode 7
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists actor Stephen Mangan and journalist Zing Tsjeng joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Zing Tsjeng, Hannah Fry, Stephen Mangan
Episode 8
Guz Khan is host, with guest panellists comedian Ross Noble and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Guest stars Ross Noble, Janet Street-Porter, Guz Khan
Episode 9
Naga Munchetty is host, with guest panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Maisie Adam joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Richard Osman, Maisie Adam, Naga Munchetty
Episode 10
Kirsty Young is host, with guest panellists writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guest stars Armando Iannucci, Phil Wang, Kirsty Young
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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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
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Hat Trick ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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