The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 61
Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 61, 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 61!
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 - David Tennant, Jack Dee, Helen Lewis
Season 61 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2021
David Tennant is guest host with comedian Jack Dee and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#2 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe, Emma Dabiri
Season 61 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2021
Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host with comedian Josh Widdicombe and author Emma Dabiri joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#3 - Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett, Kirsty Wark
Season 61 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2021
Alexander Armstrong guest hosts, with comedian Joe Lycett and journalist Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#4 - Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman, Baroness Warsi
Season 61 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2021
Richard Ayoade is guest host with Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#5 - David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles, Janey Godley
Season 61 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2021
David Mitchell is host with guests the Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#6 - Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons, John Pienaar
Season 61 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2021
Steph McGovern is guest host with comedian Zoe Lyons and journalist John Pienaar joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#7 - Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan, Tim Shipman
Season 61 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2021
Adrian Dunbar is this week's guest host, with comedian Katherine Ryan and Sunday Times journalist Tim Shipman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#8 - Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty, Clive Myrie
Season 61 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/4/2021
Aisling Bea guest hosts, with comedian Roisin Conaty and journalist Clive Myrie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#9 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand, Lemn Sissay
Season 61 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2021
Romesh Ranganathan hosts, with guests comedian Jo Brand and poet Lemn Sissay joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.