Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett
Have I Got News For You
- TV panel show
- BBC One / BBC Two
- 1990 - 2024
- 600 episodes (67 series)
Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Also features Angus Deayton.
- Continues on Friday on BBC1 at 9pm with Series 67, Episode 4
- Catch-up on Series 67, Episode 3
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Series 52, Episode 10
Have I Got News For You. Gary Lineker. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker, panellist Jon Richardson and a handbag.
Notes
MP Nicky Morgan pulled out appearing in this episode. She was replaced by a handbag.
The teams drew, 5 points each.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 16th December 2016
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19th December 2016 | 12:10am 45 minute version |
BBC1 |
| Monday 19th December 2016 | 12:55am 40 minute version |
BBC1 Scot |
| Monday 21st August 2017 | 10:45pm | BBC1 |
| Sunday 15th October 2017 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Monday 16th October 2017 | 1:00am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Saturday 30th March 2019 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Friday 26th April 2019 | 12:00am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Sunday 12th May 2019 | 1:40am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Sunday 12th May 2019 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Friday 17th May 2019 | 3:00am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Sunday 16th June 2019 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Monday 17th June 2019 | 1:00am 70 minute version |
Dave |
| Tuesday 19th May 2020 | 12:40am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Friday 3rd July 2020 | 12:20am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Thursday 29th October 2020 | 12:20am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Tuesday 29th December 2020 | 12:20am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Saturday 14th August 2021 | 12:40am 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Friday 8th October 2021 | 12:40am 60 minute version |
Dave |
Cast & crew
| Ian Hislop | Team Captain |
| Paul Merton | Team Captain |
| Gary Lineker | Host / Presenter |
| Jon Richardson | Guest |
| Colin Swash | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rob Colley | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ged Parsons | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Kevin Day | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Giles Pilbrow | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Shaun Pye | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Nathaniel Tapley (as Nat Tapley) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Karl Minns | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ed Amsden | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Tom Coles | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Andrew Fawn | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Christopher Armstrong | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Jo Bunting | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Alan Connor | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Paul Wheeler | Director |
| Mark Barrett | Series Producer |
| Ed Ryland | Producer |
| Richard Wilson | Executive Producer |
| Pinki Chambers | Executive Producer |
| Simon Brook | Editor |
| Jon Ellis | Editor |
| Todd Dalton | Editor |
| Rich Ellis (as Richard Ellis) | Editor |
| Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
| Mikki Rain | Production Designer |
| Karen Jackson | Costume Designer |
| Peter Raby | Lighting Designer |
| George Webley (as Big George) | Composer |
Video
Press
Gary Lineker on HIGNFY prompts keyboard fury
Gary Lineker has been accused of "mocking the elderly" and "promoting anti-Brexit propaganda" after making a joke while presenting Have I Got News For You.
Chris York, The Huffington Post, 18th December 2016