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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.