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Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett
Have I Got News For You

Have I Got News For You

  • TV panel show
  • BBC One / BBC Two
  • 1990 - 2025
  • 620 episodes (69 series)

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Also features Angus Deayton.

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Press clippings Page 25

Why Paxo won't dare host Have I Got News For You

Jeremy Paxman is regularly asked to chair the show at least once every series, but always says no. Helen Mirren is always 'too busy'. Joanna Lumley declines. 'I think the host's job is done better by men,' she says.

John McEntee, Daily Mail, 9th November 2012

Angus who? Tonight marks 10 years since the job of host was given over to a succession of guest presenters following the Deayton sacking. The vast majority of the temporary emcees have excelled in the hot seat, thanks largely to a sharp presenter's script and Paul Merton and Ian Hislop keeping the conversation fizzing. Tonight, Homeland actor Damian Lewis takes the chair for the fifth time as UKIP's Nigel Farage and The Simpsons' Harry Shearer join the panel.

Vicki Power, The Telegraph, 8th November 2012

U.S. Election pilot show for Have I Got News For You

Comedy panel show Have I Got news For You could be heading to the U.S.

Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 6th November 2012

Remember when the news quiz lost its host (Angus Somebody) and people said 
it wouldn't be the same without him? Well, that was ten years ago, and the idea (unintentional) of having a different guest presenter every week looks like genius. If they ever make the job permanent again then question-master, Homeland's Damian Lewis, would be a serious contender.

The Scotsman, 4th November 2012

HIGNFY fans pan Jeremy Clarkson's guest presenting

Jeremy Clarkson guest presented this week's episode of BBC comedy Have I Got News For You - but it seems many fans were less than amused.

Daniella Graham, Metro, 3rd November 2012

HIGNFY beats Jonathan & Charlotte in ratings battle

Have I Got News For You won the Friday night ratings battle over documentary Jonathan & Charlotte.

Beth Curtis, Digital Spy, 3rd November 2012

Bond legend Roger Moore to host Have I Got News For You

The BBC has jumped on the Skyfall bandwagon, lining up one of Daniel Craig's James Bond predecessors, Roger Moore, to host an episode of Have I Got News For You.

Metro, 30th October 2012

HIGNFY: Conrad Black protests innocence to 5m

Disgraced former Telegraph owner ends week of promotion for his book with appearance on BBC1 satirical show.

John Plunkett, The Guardian, 29th October 2012

Review: They jabbed & poked but Black emerged unscathed

In the event it was something of an anti-climax.

Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent, 26th October 2012

Twitter criticises 'delusional' Conrad Black

Convicted fraudster Conrad Black has been accused of 'delusion' and 'insanity' on Twitter following his appearance on Have I Got News For You.

Metro, 26th October 2012

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