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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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Series 35, Episode 3

Brian Blessed acts as host, with Alan Duncan on Ian's side and Marcus Brigstocke on Paul's.

Preview clips

Further details

Paul and Marcus are the winners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 2nd May 2008
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ian Hislop Team Captain
Paul Merton Team Captain
Guest cast
Brian Blessed Host / Presenter
Marcus Brigstocke Guest
Alan Duncan Guest
Production team
Paul Wheeler Director
Colin Swash Producer
Nick Martin Producer
Jo Bunting Producer
Richard Wilson Executive Producer

Video

Brian Blessed Webisode

This webisode features some of the best moments of Brian Blessed, when he hosted the show in Series 35.

Featuring: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Brian Blessed, Marcus Brigstocke & Alan Duncan.

Press

Review of the Brian Blessed episode

Whatever genius came up with the idea of letting Brian Blessed host an episode needs a hefty pat on the back and a firm handshake to boot. The man was pretty much single-handedly responsible for the funniest episode of the show in some time.

Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 6th May 2008

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