The BEST episodes of Have I Got News for You season 71
Every episode of Have I Got News for You season 71, 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 71!
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 - Steph McGovern, Jon Richardson, Sheila Hancock
Season 71 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2026
Steph McGovern hosts, with guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sheila Hancock joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#2 - Richard Ayoade, Stephen Mangan, Ava Santina Evans
Season 71 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2026
Richard Ayoade hosts, with guest panellists actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and journalist Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#3 - Roy Wood Jr, Armando Iannucci, Anushka Asthana
Season 71 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2026
Roy Wood Jr hosts the first in a new series, with guest panellists Armando Iannucci and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.
#4 - Sue Perkins, Finlay Christie, Camilla Long
Season 71 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2026
Sue Perkins hosts, with guest panellists comedian Finlay Christie and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#5 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Bella Hull, Karl Turner
Season 71 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2026
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with guest panellists comedian Bella Hull and Karl Turner MP joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.
#6 - Gabby Logan, Miles Jupp, Michelle Wolf
Season 71 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2026
Gabby Logan hosts, with guest panellists comedians Miles Jupp and Michelle Wolf joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#7 - Monty Don, Chris McCausland, Helen Lewis
Season 71 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2026
Monty Don hosts, with guest panellists comedian Chris McCausland and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#8 - Alexander Armstrong, Phil Wang, Judi Love
Season 71 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2026
Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guest panellists Phil Wang and Judi Love joining team captains Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.