Have I Got News for You
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
72 Seasons • 648 Episodes
30 min per episode
1990 – Present
Premiered: Fri, Sep 28, 1990
Creative Production Team
Upcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 72, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Amol Rajan is the host, with guest panellist Salma Shah joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Series 1
8 Episodes →
Series 2
11 Episodes →
Series 3
10 Episodes →
Series 4
10 Episodes →
Series 5
8 Episodes →
Series 6
9 Episodes →
Series 7
8 Episodes →
Series 8
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Series 9
8 Episodes →
Series 10
9 Episodes →
Series 11
8 Episodes →
Series 12
10 Episodes →
Series 13
8 Episodes →
Series 14
9 Episodes →
Series 15
8 Episodes →
Series 16
9 Episodes →
Series 17
8 Episodes →
Series 18
9 Episodes →
Series 19
8 Episodes →
Series 20
9 Episodes →
Series 21
8 Episodes →
Series 22
10 Episodes →
Series 23
8 Episodes →
Series 24
9 Episodes →
Series 25
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Series 26
9 Episodes →
Series 27
8 Episodes →
Series 28
9 Episodes →
Series 29
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Series 30
9 Episodes →
Series 31
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Series 32
9 Episodes →
Series 33
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Series 34
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Series 35
8 Episodes →
Series 36
10 Episodes →
Series 37
8 Episodes →
Series 38
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Series 39
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Series 40
10 Episodes →
Series 41
9 Episodes →
Series 42
10 Episodes →
Series 43
9 Episodes →
Series 44
10 Episodes →
Series 45
9 Episodes →
Series 46
10 Episodes →
Series 47
9 Episodes →
Series 48
10 Episodes →
Series 49
9 Episodes →
Series 50
11 Episodes →
Series 51
9 Episodes →
Series 52
10 Episodes →
Series 53
9 Episodes →
Series 54
10 Episodes →
Series 55
9 Episodes →
Series 56
10 Episodes →
Series 57
9 Episodes →
Series 58
10 Episodes →
Season 59
9 Episodes →
Season 60
10 Episodes →
Season 61
9 Episodes →
Series 62
10 Episodes →
Series 63
9 Episodes →
Series 64
7 Episodes →
Series 65
10 Episodes →
Series 66
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Series 67
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Series 68
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Series 69
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Series 70
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Series 71
10 Episodes →
Series 72
5 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Lord
Mike Rayment, Jordan Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Rayment
Producer
Martin Lord
Director
Jordan Reed
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Have I Got News for You
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What is Have I Got News for You about?
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.
How many seasons does Have I Got News for You have?
Have I Got News for You comprises 72 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Have I Got News for You?
Key cast members in Have I Got News for You include Paul Merton, Ian Hislop.
Who created or directed Have I Got News for You?
Have I Got News for You was developed and directed by Martin Lord.