The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 1
Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Have I Got News for You season 1!
Based on the week's news, Have I Got News For You is fronted by guest hosts and features two regular team captains, Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Each week the show invites two guests to cast a jaundiced eye over the week's news, resulting in a fast flow of anarchic, spontaneous and hugely entertaining wit and humour. Guests typically represent the world of politics, comedy, show-business and journalism, and are often themselves particularly newsworthy participants. The final touches of Have I Got News For You are put together only hours before recording, allowing guests to comment on the late-breaking news stories of the day.
#1 - Germaine Greer, Tony Banks MP
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Germaine Greer and Tony Banks.
#2 - Clive Anderson, Russell Davies
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Russell Davies.
#3 - Arthur Smith, Gill Pyrah
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Arthur Smith and Gill Pyrah.
#4 - Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Rory McGrath and Ken Livingstone.
#5 - Tony Slattery, Robert Harris
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Tony Slattery and Robert Harris.
#6 - Dillie Keane, Simon Hoggart
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Dillie Keane and Simon Hoggart.
#7 - Jan Ravens, Martin Young
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Jan Ravens and Martin Young.
#8 - Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1990
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Sandi Toksvig and Kate Saunders.