The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 54

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 54, 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 54!

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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7.88
57 votes

#1 - Katherine Ryan, Richard Osman, Desiree Burch

Season 54 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and panellists Richard Osman and Desiree Burch.

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7.86
42 votes

#2 - David Tennant, Angela Rayner, Joe Wilkinson

Season 54 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.

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7.83
52 votes

#3 - Jo Brand, Miles Jupp, Quentin Letts

Season 54 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.

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7.76
63 votes

#4 - Richard Ayoade, Andy Hamilton, Isabel Hardman

Season 54 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists including Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.

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7.75
56 votes

#5 - Rhod Gilbert, Armando Iannucci, Lucy Prebble

Season 54 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.

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7.64
39 votes

#6 - Highlights Special: Have I Got 2017 News For You

Season 54 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/22/2017

A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2017. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

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7.63
60 votes

#7 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Henry Blofeld

Season 54 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Henry Blofeld.

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7.61
59 votes

#8 - Martin Clunes, Jon Richardson, Kirsty Wark

Season 54 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes, as well as guest panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.

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7.60
68 votes

#9 - Alexander Armstrong, Roisin Conaty, James O'Brien

Season 54 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong, Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.

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7.56
43 votes

#10 - Mel Giedroyc, Hal Cruttenden, Sathnam Sanghera

Season 54 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Sathnam Sanghera.

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7.56
54 votes

#11 - Stephen Mangan, Steph McGovern, Jo Caulfield

Season 54 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2017

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.