The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 41

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 41, 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 41!

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
Jo Brand, Reginald D. Hunter, Joanna Scanlan
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8.90
31 votes

#1 - Jo Brand, Reginald D. Hunter, Joanna Scanlan

Season 41 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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Stephen Mangan, Bob Ainsworth, Kevin Bridges
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8.01
87 votes

#2 - Stephen Mangan, Bob Ainsworth, Kevin Bridges

Season 41 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Bob Ainsworth and Kevin Bridges.

Directors: Lissa Evans
Rhod Gilbert, Louise Bagshawe, Marcus Brigstocke
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7.99
85 votes

#3 - Rhod Gilbert, Louise Bagshawe, Marcus Brigstocke

Season 41 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert and guest panellists Louise Bagshawe and Marcus Brigstocke.

Directors: Lissa Evans
Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren, Ross Noble
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7.72
87 votes

#4 - Alexander Armstrong, Victoria Coren, Ross Noble

Season 41 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Ross Noble.

Directors: Lissa Evans
Jack Dee, Caroline Wyatt, Jon Richardson
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7.67
88 votes

#5 - Jack Dee, Caroline Wyatt, Jon Richardson

Season 41 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.

Directors: Lissa Evans
Bill Bailey, Armando Iannucci, Jack Whitehall
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7.52
58 votes

#6 - Bill Bailey, Armando Iannucci, Jack Whitehall

Season 41 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/27/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Bill Bailey, and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Alan Johnson, Miles Jupp, Graham Linehan
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7.30
85 votes

#7 - Alan Johnson, Miles Jupp, Graham Linehan

Season 41 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alan Johnson and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Sharon Horgan, Joe Wilkinson, Richard Madeley
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7.10
30 votes

#8 - Sharon Horgan, Joe Wilkinson, Richard Madeley

Season 41 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2011

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sharon Horgan, and guest panellists Richard Madeley and Joe Wilkinson.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Greg Wallace, John Torode, Samira Ahmed, Richard Herring
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7.05
87 votes

#9 - Greg Wallace, John Torode, Samira Ahmed, Richard Herring

Season 41 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest hosts Greg Wallace and John Torode and guest panelists Samira Ahmed and Richard Herring.

Directors: Lissa Evans