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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.