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.
- Series 60, Episode 1 repeated at 11:35pm on U&Dave
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Has the internet killed Have I Got News For You?
It used to be the go-to show for forensic news satire. But thanks to Twitter and co, it's up against far faster - and often just as sharp - competition. Is it time for the final edition?
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 3rd December 2013Last Friday's HIGNFY could be the worst episode ever
The Mirror's TV critic Ian Hyland says the BBC's flagship topical comedy show needs more female talent, cleverer gags and more amusing material.
Ian Hyland, The Mirror, 3rd December 2013BBC 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 2013