Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You is a TV show on BBC1. Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and a who's who of hosts welcome a gaggle of guest panellists to find the funny in the week's big stories. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 127 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2025.
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1:00:00Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Richard Ayoade hosts an extended edition of the satirical quiz, with Richard Osman and Kiri Pritchard-McLean joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
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1:05:00Victoria Coren guest hosts as Jess Phillips MP and Ahir Shah join regulars Ian Hislop and Paul Merton on the comic panel show.
1:00:00Rhod Gilbert takes over the reins for an extended edition of the quiz, with comedian Tom Allen and journalist Emma Barnett joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
1:00:00Katherine Ryan hosts an extended edition of the satirical quiz, with Andy Hamilton and Cariad Lloyd joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
1:00:00David Tennant hosts an extended edition of the satirical quiz, with Zoe Lyons and Johnny Mercer joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
1:00:00Steph McGovern hosts an extended edition of the satirical quiz, with Ash Sarkar and Josh Widdicombe joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
1:00:00Former Labour home secretary Alan Johnson takes over the reins for extended edition of the satirical quiz, with comedian Janey Godley and political commentator Tim Shipman.
1:00:00David Dimbleby hosts an extended edition of the satirical quiz, with Stacey Dooley and Henning Wehn joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Series 66
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1:00:00Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a look back at the big news of 2023.
1:00:00Kirsty Young is host with writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Naga Munchetty is host with writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Maisie Adam joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Guz Khan is host with comedian Ross Noble and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Professor Hannah Fry is host with actor Stephen Mangan and journalist Zing Tsjeng joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:05:00Richard Ayoade is host with comedian Jamie MacDonald and broadcaster Steph McGovern joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Jo Brand is host with musician and activist Feargal Sharkey and comedian Zoe Lyons joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Jack Dee is host with comedian Emmanuel Sonubi and Dehenna Davison MP joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Bill Bailey is host with journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Daliso Chaponda joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Alexander Armstrong is host with comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Olivia Utley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:01:00Victoria Coren Mitchell is host with broadcaster Carol Vorderman and comedian Ignacio Lopez joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Series 57, Episode 9 - Have I Got a Bit More News for You
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Comedian and actress Jo Brand takes over the reins for an extended edition of the quiz, with politician Heidi Allen and stand-up Phil Wang joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.