The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 59

Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 59, 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 59!

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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7.79
24 votes

#1 - Martin Clunes, Janet Street-Porter, Fin Taylor

Season 59 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Fin Taylor.

Jo Brand, Katy Balls, Ivo Graham
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7.57
30 votes

#2 - Jo Brand, Katy Balls, Ivo Graham

Season 59 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Katy Balls and Ivo Graham.

Victoria Coren Mitchell, Deborah Meaden, Phil Wang
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7.55
29 votes

#3 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Deborah Meaden, Phil Wang

Season 59 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Deborah Meaden and Phil Wang.

Charlie Brooker, Dr. Hannah Fry, Mark Steel
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7.52
27 votes

#4 - Charlie Brooker, Dr. Hannah Fry, Mark Steel

Season 59 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and panellists Dr. Hannah Fry and Mark Steel.

Alexander Armstrong, Henning Wehn, Emma Barnett
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7.44
27 votes

#5 - Alexander Armstrong, Henning Wehn, Emma Barnett

Season 59 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Henning Wehn and Emma Barnett.

Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, James O'Brien
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7.37
27 votes

#6 - Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, James O'Brien

Season 59 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Romesh Ranganathan and panellists Maisie Adam and James O'Brien.

Steph McGovern, Miles Jupp, Helen Lewis
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7.33
33 votes

#7 - Steph McGovern, Miles Jupp, Helen Lewis

Season 59 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Helen Lewis.

David Tennant, Ayesha Hazarika, Chris McCausland
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7.07
27 votes

#8 - David Tennant, Ayesha Hazarika, Chris McCausland

Season 59 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Ayesha Hazarika and Chris McCausland.

Stephen Mangan, Zoe Lyons, Rev. Richard Coles
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6.97
30 votes

#9 - Stephen Mangan, Zoe Lyons, Rev. Richard Coles

Season 59 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2020

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Zoe Lyons and the Rev. Richard Coles.