Based on the week's news, Have I Got News for You is fronted by guest hosts and features two regular team captains, Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Each week the show invites two guests to cast a jaundiced eye over the week's news, resulting in a fast flow of anarchic, spontaneous and hugely entertaining wit and humour. Guests typically represent the world of politics, comedy, show-business and journalism, and are often themselves particularly newsworthy participants. The final touches of Have I Got News for You are put together only hours before recording, allowing guests to comment on the late-breaking news stories of the day.
Show Info
Schedule: Fridays at 21:30
(30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Panel Show
Genres:
Comedy
Episodes ordered: 10 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
7.6 (27 votes)
Next Episode
Victoria Coren Mitchell, Julian Clary, Ava Santina Evans
Episode 72x05; Oct 30, 2026
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with guests comedian and actor Julian Clary and political correspondent Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 72x04: Amol Rajan, Salma Shah, Phil Wang | Oct 23, 2026 | |
| 72x03: Jason Manford, Janet Street-Porter, Zoe Lyons | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| 72x02: Alex Jones, Chloe Petts, Tom Peck | Oct 9, 2026 |
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