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.
- Continues on Friday 27th December on BBC1 at 10pm with Series 68, Highlights Special
- Catch-up on Series 68, Episode 10
Streaming rank this week: 113
Press clippings Page 22
BBC make tongue in cheek apology for Prince Harry joke
The BBC have reportedly issued an apology for a gag about Prince Harry taking cocaine.
The Mirror, 1st November 2013BBC stands by Jo Brand over joke about Prince Harry
Joke read out by Jo Brand as guest presenter of Have I Got News For You draws criticism from government minister.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 27th October 2013Prince Harry drugs dig on Have I Got News For You
The BBC is under pressure to apologise after Jo Brand joked about Prince Harry taking cocaine on Have I Got News For You.
Metro, 27th October 2013HIGNFY leads Friday night ratings with 4.67m
Have I Got News For You led Friday night's primetime ratings outside of soaps, drawing in 4.67m viewers.
Beth Curtis, Digital Spy, 19th October 2013Ian Hislop: William Shatner was my favourite guest host
Ian Hislop, talking about William Shatner says: "He had no idea who we were or what was happening in Britain, and he was brilliant: very sharp and very self-aware".
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 4th October 2013HIGNFY: Once un-missable, now un-watchable
One viral video shown on Have I Got News For You was Fenton the dog chasing deer in a London park. After it was shown Paul Merton asked 'Why did people think that was entertaining?'
Alan Varley, Chortle, 10th June 2013Tory MP Fabricant gets Twitter mauling following HIGNFY
Conservative MP Michael Fabricant has received a rather hostile reaction from viewers after appearing on BBC news quiz show Have I Got News For You.
Daniella Graham, Metro, 11th May 2013Ray Winstone divides Have I Got News For You fans
Actor Ray Winstone has become the latest big name to take the guest host slot on Have I Got News For You - but not everyone was impressed with his performance.
Metro, 27th April 2013BBC responds to HIGNFY Thatcher complaints
The BBC has responded to complaints made by viewers of Have I Got News For You who felt comments made about Margaret Thatcher were offensive.
Metro, 17th April 2013100 viewers complain about Margaret Thatcher jokes
100 viewers complain about Have I Got News For You references to late PM.
Paul Cockerton, The Mirror, 16th April 2013