The WORST episodes of Have I Got News for You
Every episode of Have I Got News for You ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Have I Got News for You!
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 - Naga Munchetty, Richard Osman, Maisie Adam
Season 66 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2023
Naga Munchetty is host, with guest panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Maisie Adam joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#2 - Hannah Fry, Stephen Mangan, Zing Tsjeng
Season 66 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2023
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists actor Stephen Mangan and journalist Zing Tsjeng joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#3 - Richard Ayoade, Steph McGovern, Jamie MacDonald
Season 66 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2023
Richard Ayoade is guest presenter, with guest panellists Steph McGovern and Jamie MacDonald joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#4 - Jo Brand, Zoe Lyons, Feargal Sharkey
Season 66 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2023
Jo Brand is guest presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Zoe Lyons and Feargal Sharkey joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
#6 - Omid Djalili, Clement Freud
Season 22 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/2001
#7 - Lee Mack, Ross Noble, Victoria Derbyshire
Season 42 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2011
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Victoria Derbyshire and Ross Noble.
#8 - Martin Clunes, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Chris Addison
Season 39 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2010
Martin Clunes chairs Chris Addison, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
#9 - Christmas Special - Daniel Radcliffe, Sara Cox, Andy Hamilton
Season 44 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/21/2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Sara Cox and Andy Hamilton.
#10 - Bruce Forsyth, Laura Solon, Ross Noble
Season 39 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2010
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble and Laura Solon.
#11 - William Shatner, Charlie Brooker, Andy Hamilton
Season 43 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host William Shatner and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Andy Hamilton.
#12 - Miranda Hart, Mark Steel, Andrew Neil
Season 38 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2009
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.
#13 - Bill Bailey, Armando Iannucci, Adam Buxton
Season 33 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2007
Comedy quiz show that grills contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Bill Bailey and panellists Armando Iannucci and and Adam Buxton.
#14 - Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke, Rebecca Front
Season 38 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2009
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.
#15 - Roger Moore, Marcus Brigstocke, Rachel Johnson
Season 44 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/23/2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sir Roger Moore and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Johnson.
#16 - Eamonn Holmes, Armando Iannucci, Robert Peston
Season 39 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2010
With guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.
#17 - Kathy Burke, Ken Livingstone, Joe Wilkinson
Season 43 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2012
Kathy Burke guest-hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by Ken Livingstone and Joe Wilkinson to poke fun at the weeks news.
#18 - Jo Brand, Humphrey Ker, Graham Linehan
Season 43 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.
#19 - Alexander Armstrong, Nadine Dorries, Reginald D. Hunter
Season 43 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Nadine Dorries MP and Reginald D Hunter.
#20 - Jeremy Clarkson, Nancy Dell'Olio, Kevin Bridges
Season 43 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2012
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists including Nancy Dell'Olio and Kevin Bridges.
#21 - Alastair Campbell, Nick Hewer, Ross Noble
Season 43 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2012
Alastair Campbell, best known for working with Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003, makes his much anticipated debut as guest host. Alan Sugar's right-hand man Nick Hewer and funnyman Ross Noble are the guest panellists.
#22 - Rolf Harris, Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer
Season 37 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2009
#23 - Charles Kennedy, Jan Ravens
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/1992
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Charles Kennedy and Jan Ravens.
#24 - Ronni Ancona, Stewart Lee, Andy Hamilton
Season 32 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/24/2006
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, panellists Stewart Lee and Andy Hamilton and host Ronni Ancona.
#25 - Kirsty Young, Max Keiser, Tony Law
Season 46 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2013
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.