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 21:00
(30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Panel Show
Genres:
Comedy
Episodes ordered: 10 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
7.5 (26 votes)
Next Episode
Steph McGovern, Jon Richardson, Sheila Hancock
Episode 71x06; May 8, 2026
Steph McGovern hosts, with guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sheila Hancock joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 71x05: Richard Ayoade, Stephen Mangan, Ava Santina Evans | May 1, 2026 | |
| 71x04: Sue Perkins, Finlay Christie, Camilla Long | Apr 24, 2026 | |
| 71x03: Gabby Logan, Miles Jupp, Michelle Wolf | Apr 17, 2026 |
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