The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 29

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 29, 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 29!

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: 11/7/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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8.00
3 votes

#1 - 2005 General Election Special - Kirsty Young, Andy Hamilton, Peter Oborne

Season 29 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2005

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop welcome guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Andy Hamilton and Peter Oborne for a sardonic take on the General Election headlines.

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7.80
5 votes

#2 - Jeremy Clarkson, Germaine Greer, Danny Baker

Season 29 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2005

Satirical swords are sharpened once again for the new series of the evergreen news quiz. Regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest presenter Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Germaine Greer and Danny Baker.

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7.75
4 votes

#3 - Nicholas Parsons, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Chris Langham

Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2005

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop welcome guest host Nicolas Parsons and panellists Julia Hartley-Brewer and Chris Langham for a sardonic take on the headlines that's sure to feature the general election campaign.

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7.75
4 votes

#4 - William Hague, Mark Mardell, Peter Serafinowicz

Season 29 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/27/2005

Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host William Hague and panellists Mark Mardell and Peter Serafinowicz to dish out more scathing satirical sideswipes in the topical quiz.

Des Lynam, David Mitchell, Evan Davis
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7.75
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#5 - Des Lynam, David Mitchell, Evan Davis

Season 29 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2005

Desmond Lynam hosts, as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton dish out more scathing satirical sideswipes in the topical quiz. The show returns in the autumn.

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7.50
4 votes

#6 - Alexander Armstrong, Jo Caulfield, Michael Winner

Season 29 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2005

Guest host Alexander Armstrong will hopefully ensure that team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are provided with ripe headline fodder in the run-up to the general election.

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7.40
5 votes

#7 - Marcus Brigstocke, Robert Llewellyn, Daisy Sampson

Season 29 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2005

Marcus Brigstocke takes a second turn in the host's chair as team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton offer more satirical sideswipes.

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7.20
5 votes

#8 - Dara Ó Briain, Steve Frost, Steve Pound

Season 29 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2005

Dara O'Briain makes his fourth appearance in charge, as Paul Merton, Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Steve Frost and Steve Pound tackle the post-election headlines.