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 on BBC1 at 9pm with Series 68, Episode 7
- Catch-up on Series 68, Episode 6
Streaming rank this week: 208
Press clippings Page 24
It's ten years since Angus Deayton made his hurried departure from the HIGNFY host's chair, since when 84 different bottoms have perched there, including those of MasterChef's Gregg Wallace and John Torode, the only double act to share the job, two knights (Sir Bruce Forsyth and Sir Trevor McDonald), two OBEs (Joan Collins and Moira Stuart) and one intergalactic space traveller.
In this anniversary edition, Homeland's Damian Lewis takes the hot seat for the fifth time - obviously hoping to challenge Alexander Armstrong's record of 20 - and, judging by his earlier outings, he'll deliver the scripted lines with exquisite timing and charm. Tonight's guests are Harry Shearer and Nigel Farage.
Jane Rackham, Radio Times, 9th November 2012Why Paxo won't dare host Have I Got News For You
Jeremy Paxman is regularly asked to chair the show at least once every series, but always says no. Helen Mirren is always 'too busy'. Joanna Lumley declines. 'I think the host's job is done better by men,' she says.
John McEntee, Daily Mail, 9th November 2012Angus who? Tonight marks 10 years since the job of host was given over to a succession of guest presenters following the Deayton sacking. The vast majority of the temporary emcees have excelled in the hot seat, thanks largely to a sharp presenter's script and Paul Merton and Ian Hislop keeping the conversation fizzing. Tonight, Homeland actor Damian Lewis takes the chair for the fifth time as UKIP's Nigel Farage and The Simpsons' Harry Shearer join the panel.
Vicki Power, The Telegraph, 8th November 2012U.S. Election pilot show for Have I Got News For You
Comedy panel show Have I Got news For You could be heading to the U.S.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 6th November 2012Remember when the news quiz lost its host (Angus Somebody) and people said it wouldn't be the same without him? Well, that was ten years ago, and the idea (unintentional) of having a different guest presenter every week looks like genius. If they ever make the job permanent again then question-master, Homeland's Damian Lewis, would be a serious contender.
The Scotsman, 4th November 2012HIGNFY fans pan Jeremy Clarkson's guest presenting
Jeremy Clarkson guest presented this week's episode of BBC comedy Have I Got News For You - but it seems many fans were less than amused.
Daniella Graham, Metro, 3rd November 2012HIGNFY beats Jonathan & Charlotte in ratings battle
Have I Got News For You won the Friday night ratings battle over documentary Jonathan & Charlotte.
Beth Curtis, Digital Spy, 3rd November 2012Bond legend Roger Moore to host Have I Got News For You
The BBC has jumped on the Skyfall bandwagon, lining up one of Daniel Craig's James Bond predecessors, Roger Moore, to host an episode of Have I Got News For You.
Metro, 30th October 2012HIGNFY: Conrad Black protests innocence to 5m
Disgraced former Telegraph owner ends week of promotion for his book with appearance on BBC1 satirical show.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 29th October 2012Review: They jabbed & poked but Black emerged unscathed
In the event it was something of an anti-climax.
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent, 26th October 2012