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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 - 2024
  • 610 episodes (68 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 5, Episode 8

With Tony Slattery on Ian's side and The Rt. Hon. Tub of Lard MP on Paul's.

Preview clips

Notes

Paul and The Rt. Hon. Tub of Lard MP are the winners. Paul wins the series.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 4th June 1993
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Angus Deayton Host / Presenter
Ian Hislop Team Captain
Paul Merton Team Captain
Guest cast
Tony Slattery Guest
Production team
John F.D. Northover Director
Jimmy Mulville Series Producer
Harry Thompson Producer
Colin Swash Producer

Video

The Rt. Hon. Tub of Lard MP

The Rt. Hon Tub of Lard MP makes his notable appearance in this clip.

Featuring: Angus Deayton, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton & Tony Slattery.

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