The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 23

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 23, 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 23!

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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8.25
4 votes

#1 - Ross Noble, Katie Derham

Season 23 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2002

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.06
31 votes

#2 - Dave Gorman, Ken Livingstone (Angus' Scandal)

Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2002

This is the brilliantly cruel and hilarious very public fall of Angus Deayton - "Good evening and welcome to Have I Got News for You, where this week's loser is presenting it."

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.00
4 votes

#3 - Charlotte Church, Ben Miller

Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2002

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.80
5 votes

#4 - Penny Smith, Graeme Garden

Season 23 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2002

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.75
4 votes

#5 - Matthew Wright, Mark Steel

Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/10/2002

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7.75
4 votes

#6 - Neil Fox, Bill Deedes

Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2002

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7.75
4 votes

#7 - Linda Smith, David Dickinson

Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/31/2002

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.60
5 votes

#8 - Phill Jupitus, Evan Davis

Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2002

Directors: Paul Wheeler