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Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

19907.170 Seasons636 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

Created by Lary Budd
Written by Lary Budd, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Paul Dunphy
NetworksBBC OneBBC Two

Top Cast

Paul Merton

Paul Merton

Self - Team Captain

Ian Hislop

Ian Hislop

Self - Team Captain

Themes & Keywords

quizsatirepolitical satirepanel showpolitical humor

About Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You is a comedy, news series that first aired in 1990 exploring themes of quiz, satire, political satire, panel show, political humor. Created by Lary Budd, it stars Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

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