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 2025. A total of 112 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2026.
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1:00:00Have I Got a Bit More News for You
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.
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1:00:00Martin Clunes is host as journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Ian Smith join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
Series 57
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1:00:00Victoria 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.
Series 69 1:00:00
1:00:00Alexander Armstrong is host as broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Phil Wang join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
Series 57 1:00:00
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 64 1:00:00
1:00:00Team captains Paul 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 2022.
1:00:00Guest host Gary Neville and panellists Maisie Adam and Richard Madeley join Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
1:00:00Guest host Steph McGovern, comedian Jamie MacDonald, and mathematician Professor Hannah Fry join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
1:00:00Guest host Clive Myrie, journalist Katy Balls, and comedian Jo Brand join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
1:00:00Guest host Adil Ray and panellists Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
1:00:00Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host with comedian Ivo Graham and journalist Isabel Hardman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as guest panellists to delve into the news.
1:00:00Guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Ria Lina and Matt Chorley join Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
1:00:00Richard Ayoade hosts with rail union leader Mick Lynch and comedian Roisin Conaty joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as guest panellists to delve into the news.
40:00Jack Dee hosts as journalist Janet Street-Porter and comedian Phil Wang join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to look back on Boris Johnson's time as Prime Minister.
Series 65 1:00:00
1:00:00Clive Myrie is guest host as actor Munya Chawawa and journalist Helen Lewis join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Harry Hill is guest host as comedian Jack Dee and journalist Zing Tsjeng join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.