The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 53

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 53, 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 53!

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
Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long
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7.82
65 votes

#1 - Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long

Season 53 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/21/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman and Camilla Long in a new series of the long-running topical news quiz.

Election Special: Jo Brand, Alan Johnson, Ross Noble
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7.77
65 votes

#2 - Election Special: Jo Brand, Alan Johnson, Ross Noble

Season 53 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/9/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Alan Johnson and Ross Noble.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe
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7.71
63 votes

#3 - David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe

Season 53 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/12/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Harewood and guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Josh Widdicombe.

Directors: Paul Wheeler
Frankie Boyle, Cariad Lloyd, Gyles Brandreth
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7.59
70 votes

#4 - Frankie Boyle, Cariad Lloyd, Gyles Brandreth

Season 53 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/19/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.

Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson
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7.56
75 votes

#5 - Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson

Season 53 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Robert Peston and Jon Richardson.

Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn
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7.56
63 votes

#6 - Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn

Season 53 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/26/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.

Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Richard Coles
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7.55
60 votes

#7 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Richard Coles

Season 53 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/2/2017

The popular satirical news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.

Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang
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7.54
56 votes

#8 - Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang

Season 53 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/16/2017

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.

Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton
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7.47
66 votes

#9 - Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton

Season 53 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/5/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.