What are the best episodes of Have I Got News for You?

The best rated episodes of Have I Got News for You are: Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne - S36E9 rated 9.0, Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke - S35E3 rated 9.0, Chris Addison, James Blunt, Nick Robinson - S40E4 rated 8.8, Martin Clunes, Charlie Brooker, Arlene Phillips - S38E1 rated 8.8, Jo Brand, Sally Bercow, Charlie Higson - S40E5 rated 8.8, John Prescott, John Bishop, Penny Smith - S39E9 rated 8.7, Christmas 2008 - S36E10 rated 8.7, Felix Dexter, Piers Morgan, Clive Anderson - S11E6 rated 8.7, Christmas Special - Clive Anderson, Harry Enfield - S2E11 rated 8.7, Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall - S42E9 rated 8.6

What are the worst episodes of Have I Got News for You?

The lowest rated episodes of Have I Got News for You are: Jan Ravens, Charles Kennedy MP - S3E3 rated 6.8, Rolf Harris, Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley Brewer - S37E4 rated 6.8, Ronni Ancona, Andy Hamilton, Stewart Lee - S32E6 rated 6.8, Stephen Mangan, Zoe Lyons, The Rev. Richard Coles - S59E2 rated 7.0, Harry Hill, Jack Dee, Zing Tsjeng - S65E9 rated 7.0, Mel Giedroyc, Chris McCausland, Kirsty Wark - S65E6 rated 7.0, David Tennant, Ayesha Hazarika, Chris McCausland - S59E6 rated 7.1, Richard Ayoade, Steph McGovern, Jamie MacDonald - S66E6 rated 7.1, Damien Lewis, Neil Mullarkey, Dom Joly - S32E5 rated 7.2, Omid Djalili, Julian Fellowes, Danny Baker - S34E3 rated 7.2

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Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You

Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne
S36 Ep9
9.0
19th Dec 2008
Another edition of the popular news quiz with guest panellists joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest host Jeremy Clarkson.
Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke
S35 Ep3
9.0
2nd May 2008
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guest host Brian Blessed and panellists Alan Duncan MP and Marcus Brigstocke.
Chris Addison, James Blunt, Nick Robinson
S40 Ep4
8.8
4th Nov 2010
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.
Martin Clunes, Charlie Brooker, Arlene Phillips
S38 Ep1
8.8
16th Oct 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.
Jo Brand, Sally Bercow, Charlie Higson
S40 Ep5
8.8
11th Nov 2010
Comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.
John Prescott, John Bishop, Penny Smith
S39 Ep9
8.7
3rd Jun 2010
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host John Prescott and guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.
Christmas 2008
S36 Ep10
8.7
24th Dec 2008
Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists for a festive edition of the topical panel show.
Felix Dexter, Piers Morgan, Clive Anderson
S11 Ep6
8.7
24th May 1996
Host Angus Deayton and team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by journalist Piers Morgan and comedian Clive Anderson for this episode of the topical quiz.
Christmas Special - Clive Anderson, Harry Enfield
S2 Ep11
8.7
24th Dec 1991
Christmas Special: Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Harry Enfield.
Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall
S42 Ep9
8.6
16th Dec 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.
Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan
S42 Ep1
8.6
14th Oct 2011
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Graham Linehan.
John Bishop, Andy Hamilton, Miles Jupp
S40 Ep3
8.5
28th Oct 2010
John Bishop guest presents the popular news quiz. Featuring team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
Chris Tarrant, Lembit Opik, Andy Hamilton
S33 Ep6
8.5
18th May 2007
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Chris Tarrant and panellists Lembit Opik and Andy Hamilton.
Stephen Frost, Stephanie Calman
S3 Ep8
8.5
12th Jun 1992
Tonight's guest is comic actor Steve Frost.
Harry Enfield, John Diamond
S3 Ep4
8.5
15th May 2017
Tonight's guest is Harry Enfield.
Michael White, Stephen Frost
S2 Ep6
8.5
8th Nov 1991
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Michael White and Stephen Frost.
Stephen Mangan, Roisin Conaty, Nigel Farage MEP
S47 Ep2
8.5
11th Apr 2014
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Nigel Farage MEP.
Have I Got Election News for You
S39 Ep5
8.4
7th May 2010
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand, and guest panellists Jon Richardson and Lembit Opik.
Martin Clunes, Grayson Perry, Jimmy Carr
S40 Ep7
8.4
25th Nov 2010
News quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes, and guest panelists Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr.
Frank Skinner,, Reginald D Hunter, Janet Street-Porter
S40 Ep2
8.4
21st Oct 2010
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Frank Skinner, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.
Rory McGrath, Tony Banks MP
S2 Ep3
8.4
18th Oct 1991
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Rory McGrath and Tony Banks MP.
Jeremy Clarkson,, Andy Hamilton, Clare Balding
S39 Ep4
8.3
22nd Apr 2010
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson, and guest panellists including Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.
Bill Bailey, Charles Kennedy MP, Mark Watson
S38 Ep9
8.3
18th Dec 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey and guest panellists Charles Kennedy MP and comedian Mark Watson.
Ann Widdecombe, Danny Baker, Lucy Porter
S32 Ep7
8.3
1st Dec 2006
Comedy quiz show that grills contestants on the week's news, with guest host Ann Widdecombe, team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and panellists Danny Baker and Lucy Porter.
Hattie Hayridge, Warren Mitchell
S14 Ep6
8.3
28th Nov 1997
Host Angus Deayton and team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by comedian Hattie Hayridge and actor Warren Mitchell for this episode of the topical quiz.
Richard Ingrams, Richard Littlejohn
S2 Ep8
8.3
22nd Nov 1991
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Richard Ingrams and Richard Littlejohn.
David Thomas, Sandi Toksvig
S2 Ep1
8.3
4th Oct 1991
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists David Thomas and Sandi Toksvig.
Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent, Miles Jupp
S43 Ep1
8.3
13th Apr 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Grace Dent and Miles Jupp.
David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis
S61 Ep1
8.3
9th Apr 2021
David Tennant hosts with Jack Dee and Helen Lewis joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Jack Whitehall, Richard Bacon, Janet Street-Porter
S46 Ep7
8.3
22nd Nov 2013
Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Richard Bacon and Janet Street-Porter.
Jo Brand, Reginald D Hunter, Joanna Scanlan
S41 Ep9
8.3
10th Jun 2011
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.
Damian Lewis, Clive Anderson, Kevin Bridges
S40 Ep6
8.3
18th Nov 2010
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panelists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.
Jo Brand, Quentin Letts, Jon Richardson
S38 Ep7
8.3
4th Dec 2009
The popular news with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists, journalist and writer Quentin Letts and comedian and BBC 6Music presenter Jon Richardson.
Jack Dee, Clare Balding, Fred Macaulay
S37 Ep3
8.3
8th May 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Clare Balding and Fred Macaulay.
Jeremy Clarkson, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Michael McIntyre
S33 Ep1
8.3
13th Apr 2007
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Michael McIntyre.
Bruce Forsyth, Marcus Brigstocke, Natasha Kaplinsky
S25 Ep8
8.3
13th Jun 2003
Bruce Forsyth is the guest presenter of the topical current affairs news quiz. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests Marcus Brigstocke and Natasha Kaplinsky.
Norman Willis, Cecil Parkinson
S3 Ep10
8.3
26th Jun 1992
Tonight's guests are Cecil Parkinson and Norman Willis.
John Sessions, Trevor McDonald
S3 Ep9
8.3
19th Jun 1992
Tonight's guest is Trevor McDonald.
Anne Robinson, Griff Rhys Jones
S3 Ep7
8.3
5th Jun 1992
Tonight's guest is Griff Rhys Jones.
Danny Baker, Steve Steen
S3 Ep6
8.3
29th May 1992
Tonight's guest is comic performer Steve Steen.
David Mitchell, Susan Calman, Andy Hamilton
S47 Ep6
8.2
9th May 2014
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Susan Calman and Andy Hamilton.
Alexander Armstrong,, Josh Widdicombe, Germaine Greer
S48 Ep8
8.2
28th Nov 2014
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong, and panellists Josh Widdicombe and Germaine Greer.
Alastair Campbell
S43 Ep8
8.2
1st Jun 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alastair Campbell and guest panellists.
Jack Dee, Charlie Brooker, Bridget Christie
S47 Ep5
8.2
2nd May 2014
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Bridget Christie.
Dominic West, James May, Reginald D Hunter
S38 Ep8
8.2
11th Dec 2009
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Dominic West and guest panellists James May and Reginald D Hunter.
Kirsty Young, Kevin Maguire, Ross Noble
S38 Ep4
8.2
6th Nov 2009
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Ross Noble.
Frank Skinner, Katy Brand, Alan Duncan MP
S37 Ep1
8.2
24th Apr 2009
The return of the popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by special guest host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Katy Brand and Alan Duncan MP.
Trevor McDonald, Craig Ferguson
S2 Ep7
8.2
15th Nov 1991
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Trevor McDonald and Craig Ferguson.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Osman, Camilla Long
S50 Ep1
8.2
2nd Oct 2015
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Richard Osman and Camilla Long.
Stephen Mangan, Bob Ainsworth, Kevin Bridges
S41 Ep2
8.2
15th Apr 2011
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Bob Ainsworth and Kevin Bridges.
Miranda Hart, Marcus Brigstocke, Greg Davies
S40 Ep9
8.2
9th Dec 2010
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Greg Davies.
Alexander Armstrong, Reginald D Hunter, Stuart Maconie
S37 Ep5
8.2
22nd May 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Stuart Maconie.
David Mitchell, Susan Calman, Janet Street-Porter
S44 Ep8
8.1
7th Dec 2012
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Susan Calman and Janet Street-Porter.
Christmas Special
S42 Ep10
8.1
23rd Dec 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.
Jack Dee, James Acaster, Janet Street-Porter
S49 Ep9
8.1
5th Jun 2015
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.
Ray Winstone, Reginald D Hunter, Camilla Long
S45 Ep4
8.1
26th Apr 2013
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ray Winstone and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Camilla Long.
Stephen Merchant, Hal Cruttenden, Gabby Logan
S46 Ep3
8.1
18th Oct 2013
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Merchant and guest panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.
Jack Dee, Joan Bakewell, Mark Watson
S48 Ep9
8.1
5th Dec 2014
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.
Martin Clunes, Bernard Cribbins, Jennifer Saunders
S46 Ep10
8.1
13th Dec 2013
Martin Clunes hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Bernard Cribbins and Jennifer Saunders.
Jo Brand, Caroline Lucas, Richard Osman
S48 Ep6
8.1
7th Nov 2014
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.
Alexander Armstrong, Michael Grade, Katherine Ryan
S49 Ep4
8.1
1st May 2015
Satirical news quiz. Guest host Alexander Armstrong is joined by regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Michael Grade and Katherine Ryan.
David Mitchell,, Sara Cox, Alan Johnson
S48 Ep7
8.0
21st Nov 2014
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Sara Cox and Alan Johnson.
Clive Myrie, Katy Balls, Jo Brand
S64 Ep5
8.0
21st Oct 2022
Clive Myrie is guest host with panellists journalist Katy Balls and comedian Jo Brand joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Richard Osman, Val McDermid
S55 Ep2
8.0
13th Apr 2018
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Richard Osman and Val McDermid.
Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi
S61 Ep7
8.0
21st May 2021
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.
Stephen Mangan, Miles Jupp, Camilla Long
S49 Ep3
8.0
24th Apr 2015
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Camilla Long.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Janet Street-Porter
S48 Ep4
8.0
24th Oct 2014
The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Katherine Ryan and Janet Street-Porter.
Daniel Radcliffe, Sara Cox, Andy Hamilton
S44 Ep10
8.0
21st Dec 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Sara Cox and Andy Hamilton.
Clare Balding, Graham Linehan, Ken Livingstone
S44 Ep1
8.0
12th Oct 2012
Return of the popular news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Clare Balding and panellists Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone.
Alexander Armstrong, Nadine Dorries MP, Reginald D Hunter
S43 Ep5
8.0
11th May 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Nadine Dorries MP and Reginald D Hunter.
Miranda Hart, Reginald D Hunter, Tom Watson
S42 Ep8
8.0
9th Dec 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Tom Watson.
Kirsty Young, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke
S42 Ep7
8.0
2nd Dec 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth and Marcus Brigstocke.
Dan Stevens, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp
S42 Ep6
8.0
25th Nov 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Dan Stevens and guest panellists Susan Calman and Miles Jupp.
David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton
S42 Ep5
8.0
11th Nov 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton.
Greg Davies
S42 Ep4
8.0
4th Nov 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host and guest panellists including stand-up comedian and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.
Lee Mack, Ross Noble
S42 Ep3
8.0
28th Oct 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists including Ross Noble.
Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch
S42 Ep2
8.0
21st Oct 2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch.
Sharon Horgan,, Richard Madeley, Joe Wilkinson
S41 Ep8
8.0
3rd Jun 2011
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sharon Horgan, and guest panellists Richard Madeley and Joe Wilkinson.
Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren, Ross Noble
S41 Ep4
8.0
6th May 2011
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Ross Noble.
Lee Mack, Ken Livingstone, Sarah Millican
S40 Ep8
8.0
2nd Dec 2010
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panelists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.
Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble, Laura Solon
S39 Ep8
8.0
27th May 2010
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.
Eamonn Holmes, Armando Iannucci, Robert Peston
S39 Ep7
8.0
20th May 2010
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.
Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren, Richard Herring
S39 Ep2
8.0
8th Apr 2010
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists including Richard Herring.
Lee Mack, Nigel Farage, Kevin Bridges
S39 Ep1
8.0
1st Apr 2010
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Kevin Bridges.
Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke, Rebecca Front
S38 Ep5
8.0
13th Nov 2009
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.
David Mitchell, Grayson Perry, Ed Byrne
S38 Ep2
8.0
23rd Oct 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Grayson Perry and Ed Byrne.
Damian Lewis, Chris Addison, Janet Street-Porter
S37 Ep2
8.0
1st May 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Chris Addison and Janet Street-Porter.
Jo Brand, Toby Young, Reginald D Hunter
S36 Ep4
8.0
7th Nov 2008
Satirical news quiz. Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest panellists Toby Young and Reginald D Hunter and guest host Jo Brand.
Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison
S36 Ep3
8.0
31st Oct 2008
Tom Baker hosts the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists, including Chris Addison.
Bill Bailey, Nick Robinson, Reginald D Hunter
S35 Ep4
8.0
9th May 2008
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey and panellists Nick Robinson and Reginald D Hunter.
Julian Clary, Ed Byrne, Andrew Neil
S35 Ep2
8.0
25th Apr 2008
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Hislop, joined by guest host Julian Clary and panellists Ed Byrne and Andrew Neil.
Alexander Armstrong, Ed Byrne, Bob Marshall-Andrews
S34 Ep2
8.0
19th Oct 2007
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop continue to entertain in the classic news quiz. With guest panellists Ed Byrne and Bob Marshall-Andrews.
Bill Bailey, Adam Buxton, Armando Iannucci
S33 Ep4
8.0
4th May 2007
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey, and panellists Adam Buxton and Armando Iannucci.
Adrian Chiles, Daisy McAndrew, Mark Steel
S33 Ep2
8.0
20th Apr 2007
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Adrian Chiles and panellists Daisy McAndrew and Mark Steel.
Boris Johnson, Emily Maitlis, Sue Perkins
S32 Ep9
8.0
15th Dec 2006
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on news stories, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Boris Johnson and panellists Emily Maitlis and Sue Perkins.
Alexander Armstrong, Charlie Brooker, Ross Noble
S32 Ep4
8.0
3rd Nov 2006
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Alexander Armstrong.
Graeme Garden, Kirsty Young
S14 Ep4
8.0
14th Nov 1997
Host Angus Deayton and team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by comedian Graeme Garden and newsreader Kirsty Young for this episode of the topical quiz.
Mark Hurst, Francis Wheen
S12 Ep7
8.0
15th Nov 1996
Host Angus Deayton and team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by comedian Mark Hurst and journalist Francis Wheen for this episode of the topical quiz.
Peter Stringfellow, Rhona Cameron
S12 Ep2
8.0
11th Oct 1996
Host Angus Deayton and team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by Peter Stringfellow and comedian Rhona Cameron for this episode of the topical quiz.
Claire Rayner, Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey
S11 Ep4
8.0
10th May 1996
Host Angus Deayton and team captains Ian Hislop and Martin Clunes are joined by agony aunt Claire Rayner and actor Neil Morrissey for this episode of the topical quiz.
Eddie Izzard, Charles Kennedy
S11 Ep1
8.0
19th Apr 1996
Host Angus Deayton and team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are this week joined by comedian Eddie Izzard and prominent Liberal Democrat politician Charles Kennedy.
Jan Ravens, Martin Young
S2 Ep9
8.0
29th Nov 1991
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Jan Ravens and Martin Young.
Alan Coren, Tony Slattery
S2 Ep2
8.0
11th Oct 1991
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Alan Coren and Tony Slattery.
Lee Mack, Janet Street-Porter, Sara Pascoe
S55 Ep3
8.0
20th Apr 2018
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.
David Tennant, Reginald D Hunter, Lucy Prebble
S56 Ep6
8.0
9th Nov 2018
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.
David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley
S61 Ep8
8.0
28th May 2021
David Mitchell is host with guests the Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Jo Brand, Kevin Bridges, Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
S47 Ep7
8.0
16th May 2014
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
Martin Clunes, Jo Coburn, Johnny Vegas
S47 Ep4
8.0
25th Apr 2014
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Jo Coburn and Johnny Vegas.
Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar
S61 Ep5
8.0
7th May 2021
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.
Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Joe Wilkinson
S47 Ep9
8.0
30th May 2014
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren Mitchell and Joe Wilkinson.

Worst Episodes of Have I Got News for You

Jan Ravens, Charles Kennedy MP
S3 Ep3
6.8
8th May 1992
Tonight's guests are Charles Kennedy, MP and actress Jan Ravens.
Rolf Harris, Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley Brewer
S37 Ep4
6.8
15th May 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Rolf Harris and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Julia Hartley Brewer.
Ronni Ancona, Andy Hamilton, Stewart Lee
S32 Ep6
6.8
24th Nov 2006
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, panellists Stewart Lee and Andy Hamilton and host Ronni Ancona.
Stephen Mangan, Zoe Lyons, The Rev. Richard Coles
S59 Ep2
7.0
10th Apr 2020
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Zoe Lyons and the Rev Richard Coles.
Harry Hill, Jack Dee, Zing Tsjeng
S65 Ep9
7.0
9th Jun 2023
Harry Hill is guest host, with panellists comedian Jack Dee and journalist Zing Tsjeng joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Mel Giedroyc, Chris McCausland, Kirsty Wark
S65 Ep6
7.0
19th May 2023
Mel Giedroyc is guest host, with panellists comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
David Tennant, Ayesha Hazarika, Chris McCausland
S59 Ep6
7.1
7th May 2020
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists including Chris McCausland.
Richard Ayoade, Steph McGovern, Jamie MacDonald
S66 Ep6
7.1
10th Nov 2023
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.
Damien Lewis, Neil Mullarkey, Dom Joly
S32 Ep5
7.2
10th Nov 2006
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news. Team captains are Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guests Neil Mullarkey and Dom Joly. Damien Lewis presents.
Omid Djalili, Julian Fellowes, Danny Baker
S34 Ep3
7.2
26th Oct 2007
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Omid Djalili guest hosts with guest panellists Julian Fellowes and Danny Baker.
Clive Anderson, Will Self, Chris Addison
S34 Ep7
7.2
30th Nov 2007
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Clive Anderson and guest panellists Will Self and Chris Addison.
Sue Perkins, Michelle Wolf, Tom Peck
S69 Ep5
7.2
2nd May 2025
Sue Perkins is presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Michelle Wolf and journalist Tom Peck joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
David Mitchell, Chris Bryant MP, Rose Matafeo
S52 Ep4
7.2
28th Oct 2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.
Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam and Justin Webb
S63 Ep6
7.2
6th May 2022
Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news. 2022
Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren, Conrad Black
S44 Ep3
7.2
26th Oct 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Conrad Black.
Jack Dee, Emmanuel Sonubi, Dehenna Davison MP
S66 Ep4
7.2
27th Oct 2023
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.
Charlie Brooker, Sir Grayson Perry, Angela Barnes
S68 Ep4
7.2
25th Oct 2024
Charlie Brooker is host, with guest panellists artist Sir Grayson Perry and comedian Angela Barnes joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Martin Lewis, Ignacio Lopez, Steph McGovern
S67 Ep4
7.2
26th Apr 2024
Martin Lewis is host, with guest panellists comedian Ignacio Lopez and broadcaster Steph McGovern joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Naga Munchetty, Baroness Ruth Davidson, Hugh Dennis
S65 Ep8
7.2
2nd Jun 2023
Hosted by Naga Munchetty with panellists Hugh Dennis and Ruth Davidson joining Ian and Paul
Jack Dee, Peter Serafinowicz, Bob Marshall-Andrews MP
S35 Ep1
7.3
18th Apr 2008
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Peter Serafinowicz and Bob Marshall-Andrews MP.
Alan Johnson, Miles Jupp, Graham Linehan
S41 Ep6
7.3
20th May 2011
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alan Johnson and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.
Alexander Armstrong, Mishal Husain and Geoff Norcott
S62 Ep2
7.3
18th Oct 2021
Alexander Armstrong is guest host with panellists journalist Mishal Husain and comedian Geoff Norcott joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Charlie Brooker, Charlotte Ivers, Miles Jupp
S65 Ep1
7.3
14th Apr 2023
Charlie Brooker is presenter, with guest panellists including actor and comedian Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Guz Khan, Ross Noble, Janet Street-Porter
S66 Ep8
7.3
1st Dec 2023
Guz Khan is host, with guest panellists comedian Ross Noble and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Jack Dee, Caroline Wyatt, Jon Richardson
S41 Ep1
7.3
8th Apr 2011
Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.
Anna Maxwell Martin, Chris McCausland and Steph McGovern
S63 Ep7
7.3
13th May 2022
Guest host Anna Maxwell Martin and panellists comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster Steph McGovern join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Naga Munchetty, Richard Osman, Maisie Adam
S66 Ep9
7.3
8th Dec 2023
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.
Kirsty Young, Armando Iannucci, Phil Wang
S66 Ep10
7.3
15th Dec 2023
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.
Roy Wood Jr, Guz Khan, Kirsty Wark
S69 Ep9
7.3
30th May 2025
Roy Wood Jr is presenter, with guest panellists comedian and actor Guz Khan and broadcaster Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Stephen Mangan, Andy Hamilton, Chloe Petts
S69 Ep7
7.3
16th May 2025
Stephen Mangan is presenter, with guest panellists writer and comedian Andy Hamilton and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
William Shatner, Charlie Brooker, Andy Hamilton
S43 Ep7
7.3
25th May 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host William Shatner and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Andy Hamilton.
Jeremy Bowen, June Sarpong, Fred MacAulay
S32 Ep3
7.3
27th Oct 2006
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest host Jeremy Bowen.
Richard Madeley, Lauren Laverne, Stephen K. Amos
S34 Ep9
7.3
14th Dec 2007
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Richard Madeley.
Ruth Jones, Clive Anderson, Jo Caulfield
S37 Ep7
7.3
5th Jun 2009
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ruth Jones and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield.
Jo Brand, Humphrey Ker, Graham Linehan
S43 Ep2
7.3
20th Apr 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.
Steph McGovern, Miles Jupp, Helen Lewis
S59 Ep1
7.3
3rd Apr 2020
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Helen Lewis.
Jason Manford, Jess Phillips, Glenn Moore
S67 Ep7
7.3
17th May 2024
Jason Manford is host, with panellists Jess Phillips MP and comedian Glenn Moore joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Mel Giedroyc, Jamie MacDonald, Anushka Asthana
S68 Ep9
7.3
6th Dec 2024
Mel Giedroyc is host, with panellists comedian Jamie MacDonald and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Jess Phillips, Jon Richardson and Hannah Fry
S62 Ep9
7.3
10th Dec 2021
Jess Phillips guest hosts with panellists Jon Richardson and Hannah Fry joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Jo Brand, Zoe Lyons, Feargal Sharkey
S66 Ep5
7.3
3rd Nov 2023
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.
Nick Clegg, Kevin Bridges, Roisin Conaty
S52 Ep1
7.3
7th Oct 2016
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Nick Clegg and guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty.
Steph McGovern, Carol Vorderman, Nabil Abdulrashid
S65 Ep7
7.4
26th May 2023
Steph McGovern is host, with guest panellists Carol Vorderman and Nabil Abdulrashid
Jennifer Saunders, Grayson Perry, Matt Forde
S56 Ep8
7.4
30th Nov 2018
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.
Michael Sheen, Ruth Davidson MSP, Jon Richardson
S50 Ep4
7.4
23rd Oct 2015
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Michael Sheen and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Jon Richardson.
Alexander Armstrong, Miles Jupp, Olivia Utley
S66 Ep2
7.4
13th Oct 2023
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.
Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, James O'Brien
S59 Ep5
7.4
1st May 2020
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.
Katherine Ryan, Andy Hamilton, Cariad Lloyd
S57 Ep5
7.4
3rd May 2019
Presentor Katherine Ryan. Guests are Andy Hamilton and Cariad Lloyd.
Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay
S61 Ep6
7.4
14th May 2021
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.
Diane Morgan, Desiree Burch, Matt Chorley
S65 Ep5
7.4
12th May 2023
Diane Morgan is guest host, with panellists comedian Desiree Burch and journalist Matt Chorley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Angela Rippon, Jo Brand, Richard Osman
S69 Ep4
7.4
25th Apr 2025
Angela Rippon is presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Jo Brand and writer and broadcaster Richard Osman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Martin Clunes, Lyse Doucet, Chloe Petts
S67 Ep5
7.4
3rd May 2024
A guest host with panellists journalist Lyse Doucet and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Alexander Armstrong, Camilla Long, Maisie Adam
S65 Ep4
7.4
5th May 2023
Alexander Armstrong is guest host, with panellists comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Stephan Mangan, Sir Ed Davey, Rachel Parris
S68 Ep10
7.4
13th Dec 2024
Stephen Mangan is the host with panellists leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey and comedian Rachel Parris joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Alistair McGowan, Fern Britton, Alan Duncan
S32 Ep2
7.4
20th Oct 2006
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with host Alistair McGowan, captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and panellists Fern Britton and Alan Duncan.
Jack Dee, Charlie Brooker, Russell Brand
S34 Ep8
7.4
7th Dec 2007
The comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Jack Dee. Panelists include Charlie Brooker and Russell Brand.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, Josie Long
S45 Ep8
7.4
24th May 2013
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host and guest panellists Jacob Rees-Mogg and Josie Long.
Martin Clunes, Layla Moran MP, Sara Pascoe
S58 Ep1
7.4
11th Oct 2019
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
David Mitchell, Danny Baker, Cathy Newman
S46 Ep1
7.4
4th Oct 2013
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.
Episode 3
S56 Ep3
7.4
19th Oct 2018
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Grace Dent and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Martin Clunes, Jason Manford, Jess Phillips
S51 Ep9
7.4
3rd Jun 2016
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jason Manford and Jess Phillips MP.
Jerry Springer, Ken Livingstone, Katy Brand
S36 Ep8
7.4
12th Dec 2008
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London, and comedienne Katy Brand joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest presenter Jerry Springer.
Sir Roger Moore, Marcus Brigstocke, Rachel Johnson
S44 Ep6
7.4
23rd Nov 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sir Roger Moore and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Johnson.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Carol Vorderman, Ignacio Lopez
S66 Ep1
7.4
6th Oct 2023
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.
Miles Jupp, James May and Jess Phillips MP
S63 Ep8
7.4
20th May 2022
Guest host Miles Jupp and panellists James May and Jess Phillips MP join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Danny Dyer, Sara Pascoe, Judy Murray
S56 Ep9
7.4
7th Dec 2018
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.
Alexander Armstrong, Henning Wehn, Emma Barnett
S59 Ep4
7.4
24th Apr 2020
Alexander Armstrong hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with Emma Barnett and Hanning Wehn joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, John Prescott, Alun Cochrane
S49 Ep2
7.5
17th Apr 2015
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Alun Cochrane and Lord Prescott.
Jo Brand, Susie McCabe and Camilla Long
S63 Ep5
7.5
29th Apr 2022
Jo Brand is guest host with panellists comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Bill Bailey, Helen Lewis, Daliso Chaponda
S66 Ep3
7.5
20th Oct 2023
Bill Bailey is host with guest panellists journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Daliso Chaponda joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton
S53 Ep3
7.5
5th May 2017
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.
Jo Brand, Tim Farron MP, Chris Kamara
S52 Ep3
7.5
21st Oct 2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.
David Mitchell, Maisie Adam, Rory Stewart MP
S58 Ep6
7.5
22nd Nov 2019
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and panellists Maisie Adam and Rory Stewart MP, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie
S61 Ep9
7.5
4th Jun 2021
Aisling Bea guest hosts, with comedian Roisin Conaty and journalist Clive Myrie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Adil Ray, Richard Osman, Jess Phillips MP
S64 Ep4
7.5
14th Oct 2022
Guest host Adil Ray and panellists Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Chris McCausland, Janet Street-Porter
S69 Ep8
7.5
23rd May 2025
Victoria Coren Mitchell is presenter, with guest panellists actor and comedian Chris McCausland and broadcaster and journalist Janet Street-Porter joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Martin Clunes, Helen Lewis, Ian Smith
S69 Ep2
7.5
11th Apr 2025
Martin Clunes is presenter, with guest panellists joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Kirsty Young, Ross Noble, Robert Harris
S34 Ep1
7.5
12th Oct 2007
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Ross Noble and Robert Harris.
Al Murray, Germaine Greer, Mark Watson
S36 Ep6
7.5
28th Nov 2008
Popular news quiz featuring team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, joined by guest host Al Murray and guest panellists Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.
Miranda Hart, Mark Steel, Andrew Neil
S38 Ep3
7.5
30th Oct 2009
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.
Kathy Burke, Ken Livingstone, Joe Wilkinson
S43 Ep6
7.5
18th May 2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kathy Burke and guest panellists Ken Livingstone and Joe Wilkinson.
David Dimbleby, Stacey Dooley, Henning Wehn
S57 Ep1
7.5
5th Apr 2019
Presentor David Dimbleby. Guests are Stacey Dooley and Henning Wehn.
Jack Dee, Phil Wang and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
S62 Ep7
7.5
26th Nov 2021
Jack Dee guest hosts with panellists comedian Phil Wang and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Professor Hannah Fry, Carol Vorderman, Phil Wang
S68 Ep3
7.5
18th Oct 2024
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists, broadcaster Carol Vorderman and comedian Phil Wang, joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Damian Lewis, Katy Balls, and Chris McCausland
S60 Ep1
7.5
2nd Oct 2020
Guest host Damian Lewis joins Ian Hislop and Paul Merton for the topical news quiz.
Mel Giedroyc, Richard Osman and Sonia Sodha
S63 Ep4
7.5
22nd Apr 2022
Mel Giedroyc is guest host with writer and presenter Richard Osman and Observer columnist Sonia Sodha joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Stacey Dooley, Andy Hamilton
S68 Ep8
7.5
29th Nov 2024
Victoria Coren Mitchell is host, with panellists broadcaster Stacey Dooley and writer and comedian Andy Hamilton joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Jo Brand, Zoe Lyons, Fintan O'Toole
S58 Ep4
7.5
1st Nov 2019
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Zoe Lyons and Fintan O'Toole, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Ria Lina and Tim Shipman
S63 Ep2
7.5
8th Apr 2022
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts with comedian Ria Lina and Sunday Times journalist Tim Shipman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Kevin Bridges, Helen Lewis, Chloe Petts
S68 Ep1
7.5
4th Oct 2024
Kevin Bridges is host, with guest panellists journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Jo Brand, Diane Morgan, Nick Hewer
S51 Ep4
7.5
29th Apr 2016
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Diane Morgan and Nick Hewer.
Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang
S53 Ep9
7.5
16th Jun 2017
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.
Amol Rajan, Miles Jupp, Dame Andrea Jenkyns
S68 Ep2
7.5
11th Oct 2024
Amol Rajan is host, with guest panellists, actor and comedian Miles Jupp and Dame Andrea Jenkyns, joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Jo Brand, Heidi Allen MP, Phil Wang
S57 Ep9
7.5
9th Jun 2019
Presentor Jo Brand. Guests are Heidi Allen MP and Phil Wang.
Katherine Parkinson, Julian Clary, Jemima Kelly
S69 Ep3
7.5
18th Apr 2025
Katherine Parkinson is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Julian Clary and journalist Jemima Kelly joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
David Tennant, Miles Jupp, Beth Rigby
S69 Ep6
7.5
9th May 2025
David Tennant is presenter, with guest panellists actor and comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Beth Rigby joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Alex Salmond
S50 Ep9
7.5
4th Dec 2015
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Maisie Adam and Helen Lewis
S62 Ep6
7.5
12th Nov 2021
Guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Helen Lewis join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Alexander Armstrong, Steph McGovern, Phil Wang
S69 Ep1
7.5
4th Apr 2025
Alexander Armstrong is presenter, with guest panellists broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Rev Richard Coles
S53 Ep7
7.6
2nd Jun 2017
The popular satirical news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.
Richard Ayoade, Mick Lynch, Roisin Conaty
S64 Ep1
7.6
23rd Sep 2022
Richard Ayoade hosts with panellists rail union leader Mick Lynch and comedian Roisin Conaty joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Deborah Meaden, Phil Wang
S59 Ep3
7.6
17th Apr 2020
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Smith and panellists including Deborah Meaden.
Gary Lineker, Ross Noble, Samira Ahmed
S51 Ep7
7.6
20th May 2016
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellists Samira Ahmed and Ross Noble.
Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn
S53 Ep6
7.6
26th May 2017
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.
Stephen Mangan, Steph McGovern, Jo Caulfield
S54 Ep7
7.6
24th Nov 2017
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long
S62 Ep8
7.6
3rd Dec 2021
With guest host Clive Myrie and panellists actor Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long
Professor Hannah Fry, Zoe Lyons, Ed Patrick
S67 Ep2
7.6
12th Apr 2024
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists comedian Zoe Lyons and doctor and comedian Ed Patrick joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Mel Giedroyc, Hal Cruttenden, Sathnam Sanghera
S54 Ep9
7.6
8th Dec 2017
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Sathnam Sanghera.
Sue Perkins, Roisin Conaty, Sadiq Khan
S50 Ep3
7.6
16th Oct 2015
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Sadiq Khan.
Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson
S53 Ep2
7.6
28th Apr 2017
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Robert Peston and Jon Richardson.
David Tennant, Grayson Perry, Katherine Ryan
S50 Ep5
7.6
30th Oct 2015
Satirical news quiz. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and guest panellists Grayson Perry and Katherine Ryan.