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.

Last Updated: 12/9/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Germaine Greer, Tony Banks MP
star
7.86
7 votes

#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.

Clive Anderson, Russell Davies
star
7.80
5 votes

#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.

Arthur Smith, Gill Pyrah
star
7.50
6 votes

#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.

Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP
star
7.50
8 votes

#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.

Tony Slattery, Robert Harris
star
7.43
7 votes

#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.

Dillie Keane, Simon Hoggart
star
7.33
6 votes

#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.

Jan Ravens, Martin Young
star
7.10
10 votes

#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.

Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders
star
6.92
26 votes

#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.