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Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern
Steph McGovern

Steph McGovern

  • English
  • Presenter and journalist

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Smoggie Queens filming wraps, with Michelle Visage amongst guest stars

Filming has wrapped on Smoggie Queens, with first look photos of the characters revealed. Drag Race star Michelle Visage and Peaky Blinders actor Charlotte Riley are amongst those in guest roles.

British Comedy Guide, 18th September 2024

The Ultimate Choice returns to Radio 4

The Ultimate Choice is returning to Radio 4 next year, once again hosted by Steph McGovern and with guests including Russell Kane, Isy Suttie, Darren Harriott and Amy Gledhill.

British Comedy Guide, 25th October 2023

Radio 4 orders new comedies from Geoff Norcott and Mike Bubbins

Radio 4 has ordered new stand-up shows from Geoff Norcott and Mike Bubbins, as well as a panel show pilot fronted by Steph McGovern. The station is bringing back Meera Syal's chatshow, disabled comedy showcase The Thirteen Million Club, and Tom Mayhew, Ken Cheng and Njambi McGrath are among those who have also been recommissioned.

British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2022

Lycett says Steph's Packed Lunch walk-out was planned

"Soz, it wasn't real," comedian said as he returned to Channel 4 show on Friday. Joe says the "walk-put" was to make a point about recycling.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 2nd July 2021

Have I Got News For You, review

Satire institution proves it can actually thrive on the current chaos.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 3rd April 2020

Producers will build virtual set around Hislop & Merton

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be in their seats and the satire promises to be as sharp as ever, but movement restrictions and a ban on studio audiences means the team captains, host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Helen Lewis will trade topical quips from the safety of their front rooms, speaking to remotely-controlled cameras.

Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 1st April 2020

The final episode of the frankly mundane gameshow, where celebs must win parlour games to avoid picking up the tab for dinner. 1Xtra DJ Dotty, comedian Russell Kane, actor Steve Pemberton, journalist Steph McGovern and accidental Partridge pioneer Richard Madeley take part, for their sins.

Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 11th December 2018

Steph McGovern: 'Creepy' Trump called me beautiful

McGovern, 36, recalled the exchange while appearing as a guest host on BBC One's Have I Got News For You.

BBC, 26th October 2018

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