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Have I Got News for You

1990·Series·NR·30 min·7.2(80)

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

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About Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You is a 1990 English-language comedy and news series. The cast is led by Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. It spans 71 seasons and 646 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.

Have I Got News for You was produced by Hat Trick Productions and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on September 28, 1990, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Martin Lord
First aired
September 28, 1990
Last aired
May 1, 2026
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
71 (646 episodes)
Network
BBC One, BBC Two
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Hat Trick Productions, BBC
#quiz#satire#political satire#panel show#political humor

Have I Got News for You cast & crew

The cast features Paul Merton as Self - Team Captain and Ian Hislop as Self - Team Captain.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Jo Bunting and Jordan Reed.

Is Have I Got News for You worth watching?

Have I Got News for You holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 80 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.

With 71 seasons and 646 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy and news, Have I Got News for You is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Have I Got News for You

Paul Merton

Paul Merton

Self - Team Captain

Ian Hislop

Ian Hislop

Self - Team Captain

Have I Got News for You — FAQs

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What language is Have I Got News for You in?

Have I Got News for You is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Have I Got News for You are there?

Have I Got News for You has 71 seasons with 646 episodes in total, and it is still running.

What is Have I Got News for You rated?

Have I Got News for You is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 80 ratings.

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