John F.D. Northover
Director
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Series 39
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.
Released Sept. 28, 1990
Episode 29 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Game Show, News
Keywords: tmdb.satire, imdb.quiz-show, tmdb.political-satire, tmdb.panel-show, imdb.political-humor, tmdb.quiz, imdb.press-photo + 15 more, imdb.press-article, imdb.dry-humor, imdb.based-on-radio-show, tmdb.political-humor, imdb.political-satire, imdb.panel-show, imdb.british-comedy, imdb.host, imdb.scandal, imdb.newspaper, imdb.satire, imdb.satire-comedy, imdb.parody-comedy, imdb.quiz-game-show, imdb.bbc
Production Companies: Hat Trick Productions, BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S39E1 - Lee Mack, Nigel Farage, Kevin Bridges
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Kevin Bridges.
April 1, 2010, midnight
S39E2 - Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren, Richard Herring
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists including Richard Herring.
April 8, 2010, midnight
S39E3 - Robert Webb, Marcus Brigstocke, David Threlfall
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Robert Webb and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and David Threlfall.
April 15, 2010, midnight
S39E4 - Jeremy Clarkson,, Andy Hamilton, Clare Balding
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson, and guest panellists including Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.
April 22, 2010, midnight
S39E5 - Have I Got Election News for You
Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand, and guest panellists Jon Richardson and Lembit Opik.
May 7, 2010, midnight
S39E6 - Martin Clunes, Chris Addison, Julia Hartley-Brewer
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Chris Addison and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
May 13, 2010, midnight
S39E7 - Eamonn Holmes, Armando Iannucci, Robert Peston
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.
May 20, 2010, midnight
S39E8 - Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble, Laura Solon
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.
May 27, 2010, midnight
S39E9 - John Prescott, John Bishop, Penny Smith
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host John Prescott and guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.
June 3, 2010, midnight
BBC One
29 min/ep
18794 min
Sept. 28, 1990
Dec. 12, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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