The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 52
Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 52, 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 52!
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 - Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray, Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
Season 52 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists Adil Ray and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
#2 - Alexander Armstrong, Jess Phillips MP, Nish Kumar
Season 52 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jess Phillips MP and Nish Kumar.
#3 - Gary Lineker, Nicky Morgan MP, Jon Richardson
Season 52 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellists Nicky Morgan MP and Jon Richardson.
#4 - Tom Hollander, Hal Cruttenden, Suzanne Evans
Season 52 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tom Hollander and guest panellist Hal Cruttenden.
#5 - Charlie Brooker, Rich Hall, Maureen Lipman
Season 52 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Rich Hall and Maureen Lipman.
#6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Andy Hamilton, Tim Loughton
Season 52 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2016
Only Connect host Victoria Coren Mitchell takes over the reins of the satirical current affairs quiz, with comedy writer and performer Andy Hamilton and Conservative MP Tim Loughton joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's news.
#7 - Stephen Mangan, Ruth Davidson, Henning Wehn
Season 52 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Ruth Davidson NSP and Henning Wehn.
#8 - Have I Got 2016 News for You
Season 52 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/23/2016
A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2016. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
#9 - Jo Brand, Tim Farron, Chris Kamara
Season 52 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.
#10 - Nick Clegg, Kevin Bridges, Roisin Conaty
Season 52 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2016
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Nick Clegg and panellists Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty.
#11 - David Mitchell, Chris Bryant, Rose Matafeo
Season 52 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2016
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.