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 128 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.
Last broadcast:13/02/2026 at 23:00
Last episode
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1:00:00Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Janey Godley and Helen Lewis join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton on the comedy panel show.
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1:00:00Guest host Adil Ray and panellists Nicky Morgan and Kiri Pritchard-McLean join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
1:00:00Guest host Damian Lewis and panellists Katy Balls and Chris McCausland join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Series 57
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1:00:00Comedian 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.
Series 69
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1:00:00David Tennant is host as actor and comedian Miles Jupp - and journalist Cathy Newman - join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
Series 57
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1:00:00Richard Ayoade hosts an extended edition of the satirical quiz, with Richard Osman and Kiri Pritchard-McLean joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
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
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1:00:00Sue Perkins is host as comedian Michelle Wolf and journalist Tom Peck join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
Series 57
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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 62
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1:00:00The best moments from the show during 2021.
Series 69
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1:00:00Angela Rippon is host as comedian Jo Brand and writer and broadcaster Richard Osman join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
Series 62
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1:00:00Martin Clunes is guest host as journalist Steph McGovern and writer Armando Iannucci join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Jess Phillips MP is guest host as comedian Jon Richardson and mathematician and author Dr Hannah Fry join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Clive Myrie guest hosts as actor Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.
1:00:00Jack Dee guest hosts as panellists Phil Wang and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news.