The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 16

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 16, 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 16!

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: 4/15/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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1998 Highlights
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10.00
1 votes

#1 - 1998 Highlights

Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/1998

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John Simpson, Magnus Magnusson
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8.00
3 votes

#2 - John Simpson, Magnus Magnusson

Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/1998

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Ian McCaskill, Michael Mansfield
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8.00
3 votes

#3 - Ian McCaskill, Michael Mansfield

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/1998

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Jackie Mason, Michael Crick
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8.00
3 votes

#4 - Jackie Mason, Michael Crick

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/7/1998

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Alan Titchmarch, Stephen Bayley
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8.00
3 votes

#5 - Alan Titchmarch, Stephen Bayley

Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/14/1998

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Loyd Grossman, Bob Marshall-Andrews
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8.00
3 votes

#6 - Loyd Grossman, Bob Marshall-Andrews

Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/21/1998

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Linda Smith, Gavin Esler
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8.00
3 votes

#7 - Linda Smith, Gavin Esler

Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/28/1998

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Tom Baker, Muriel Gray
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8.00
3 votes

#8 - Tom Baker, Muriel Gray

Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/11/1998

Actor Tom Baker and presenter Muriel Gray join the quiz show that combines wit and current affairs, overseen by Angus Deayton, with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Charles Kennedy, George Melly
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7.50
4 votes

#9 - Charles Kennedy, George Melly

Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/1998

Directors: Paul Wheeler