The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 40

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 40, 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 40!

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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8.07
29 votes

#1 - 2010 Highlights

Season 40 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/24/2010

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7.76
86 votes

#2 - Chris Addison, James Blunt, Nick Robinson

Season 40 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2010

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.76
87 votes

#3 - John Bishop, Andy Hamilton, Miles Jupp

Season 40 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2010

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host John Bishop, and guest panelists including Andy Hamilton.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.58
59 votes

#4 - Martin Clunes, Grayson Perry, Jimmy Carr

Season 40 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2010

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes, and guest panelists Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.57
60 votes

#5 - Miranda Hart, Marcus Brigstocke, Greg Davies

Season 40 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2010

Last episode of the popular news quiz in 2010, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panelists Marcus Brigstocke and Greg Davies.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.23
31 votes

#6 - Jo Brand, Sally Bercow, Charlie Higson

Season 40 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2010

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.

Directors: Lissa Evans
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7.12
59 votes

#7 - Frank Skinner, Reginald D. Hunter, Janet Street-Porter

Season 40 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2010

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.

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7.10
31 votes

#8 - Christmas Special - Alexander Armstrong, Micky Flanagan, Ross Noble

Season 40 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2010

Christmas episode of the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panelists Ross Noble and Micky Flanagan.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.08
59 votes

#9 - Lee Mack, Ken Livingstone, Sarah Millican

Season 40 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2010

The popular news quiz continues, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panelists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.

Directors: Lissa Evans
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7.07
60 votes

#10 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson

Season 40 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2010

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) , and guest panelists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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7.06
85 votes

#11 - Damian Lewis, Kevin Bridges, Clive Anderson

Season 40 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2010

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panelists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.

Directors: Lissa Evans