The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 17

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 17, 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 17!

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
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8.33
3 votes

#1 - Paul Daniels, Charlie Whelan

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.33
3 votes

#2 - Peter Hitchens, Clarissa Dickson-Wright

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.33
3 votes

#3 - Stephen Fry, Richard Littlejohn

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/14/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.33
3 votes

#4 - Pauline McLynn, Edward Stourton

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/4/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.00
3 votes

#5 - Richard Whiteley, David Aaronovitch

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.00
3 votes

#6 - Trevor Phillips, Bill Bailey

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.00
3 votes

#7 - Meera Syal, Brian Sewell

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/21/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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4.75
4 votes

#8 - Jimmy Savile, Diane Abbott

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/1999

Directors: Paul Wheeler