The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 42

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 42, 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 42!

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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10.00
1 votes

#1 - 2011 Highlights

Season 42 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/30/2011

A compilation of the popular news quiz, looking back at the big news of 2011. With team captains Paul Merton, Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

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Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan
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8.94
32 votes

#2 - Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan

Season 42 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2011

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Graham Linehan.

Directors: Lissa Evans
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8.92
59 votes

#3 - Kirsty Young, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke

Season 42 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2011

Guest host Kirsty Young, comedian Marcus Brigstocke and writer Gyles Brandreth join in the fun on the satirical current affairs quiz, with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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Dan Stevens, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman
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8.87
31 votes

#4 - Dan Stevens, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman

Season 42 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2011

After Children In Need, Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return for a winter dose of Have I Got News For You. Host is Dan Stevens and guests are Miles Jupp and Susan Calman.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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8.60
5 votes

#5 - Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall

Season 42 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton
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8.47
58 votes

#6 - David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton

Season 42 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton.

Directors: Lissa Evans
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8.45
62 votes

#7 - Christmas Special - Martin Clunes, Rebecca Front, David O'Doherty

Season 42 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/23/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
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Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch.
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8.00
58 votes

#8 - Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch.

Season 42 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch.

Directors: Lissa Evans
Stephen Mangan, Greg Davies, Grace Dent
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8.00
59 votes

#9 - Stephen Mangan, Greg Davies, Grace Dent

Season 42 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Greg Davies and Grace Dent.

Directors: Lissa Evans
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7.18
33 votes

#10 - Miranda Hart, Reginald D. Hunter, Tom Watson

Season 42 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Tom Watson.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Lee Mack, Ross Noble, Victoria Derbyshire
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5.47
32 votes

#11 - Lee Mack, Ross Noble, Victoria Derbyshire

Season 42 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2011

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Victoria Derbyshire and Ross Noble.

Directors: Lissa Evans