The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 36

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 36, 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 36!

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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9.00
3 votes

#1 - Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne

Season 36 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/2008

Jeremy Clarkson acts as host, with Ed Byrne on Ian's side and Charles Kennedy on Paul's.

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8.67
3 votes

#2 - Christmas Special - Alexander Armstrong, Frank Skinner, Noddy Holder

Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/24/2008

Alexander Armstrong acts as host with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and Noddy Holder on Paul's for a festive edition of the topical panel show.

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8.00
4 votes

#3 - Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison

Season 36 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2008

Tom Baker acts as host, with Vince Cable on Ian's side and Chris Addison on Paul's.

2008 USA Election Special - Jo Brand, Toby Young, Reginald D. Hunter
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8.00
5 votes

#4 - 2008 USA Election Special - Jo Brand, Toby Young, Reginald D. Hunter

Season 36 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2008

A special episode covering the American Presidential election and the arrival of Barack Obama. Jo Brand acts as host, with Toby Young on Ian's side and Reginald D. Hunter on Paul's.

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7.60
5 votes

#5 - Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Frank Skinner, Quentin Letts

Season 36 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/21/2008

Jack Dee acts as host, with Miranda Hart on Ian's side and Quentin Letts with guest team captain Frank Skinner, replacing Paul Merton who is ill with a kidney infection.

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7.60
5 votes

#6 - Al Murray, Mark Watson, Germaine Greer

Season 36 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/28/2008

Al Murray acts as host, with Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.

Writer: Al Murray
David Mitchell, Sarah Millican, Andy Hamilton
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7.57
7 votes

#7 - David Mitchell, Sarah Millican, Andy Hamilton

Season 36 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2008

David Mitchell acts as host, with Sarah Millican and Andy Hamilton.

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7.50
6 votes

#8 - Jerry Springer, Katy Brand, Ken Livingstone

Season 36 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2008

Jerry Springer acts as host, with Ken Livingstone on Ian's side and Katy Brand on Paul's.

Fern Britton, Tom Bradby, Mark Steel
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7.09
32 votes

#9 - Fern Britton, Tom Bradby, Mark Steel

Season 36 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2008

Fern Britton acts as host. With Tom Bradby on Ian's side and Mark Steel on Paul's.

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7.06
31 votes

#10 - Alexander Armstrong, Frank Skinner, Kevin Maguire

Season 36 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2008

Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and journalist Kevin Maguire on Paul's.