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.
Have I Got News for You (Season 36)
Fern Britton, Tom Bradby, Mark Steel (Episode 1)
Air date: 2008-10-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The return of the popular news quiz sees regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guest host Fern Britton and guest panellists Tom Bradby and Mark Steel.
Alexander Armstrong, Kevin Maguire, Frank Skinner (Episode 2)
Air date: 2008-10-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Frank Skinner.
Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison (Episode 3)
Air date: 2008-10-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom Baker hosts the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists, including Chris Addison.
Jo Brand, Toby Young, Reginald D Hunter (Episode 4)
Air date: 2008-11-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Satirical news quiz. Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest panellists Toby Young and Reginald D Hunter and guest host Jo Brand.
Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Quentin Letts (Episode 5)
Air date: 2008-11-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Popular news quiz. Team captains Frank Skinner and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Miranda Hart and Quentin Letts.
Al Murray, Germaine Greer, Mark Watson (Episode 6)
Air date: 2008-11-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Popular news quiz featuring team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, joined by guest host Al Murray and guest panellists Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.
David Mitchell, Andy Hamilton, Sarah Millican (Episode 7)
Air date: 2008-12-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined for another edition of the popular news quiz by guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sarah Millican.
Jerry Springer, Ken Livingstone, Katy Brand (Episode 8)
Air date: 2008-12-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Another edition of the popular news quiz, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London, and comedienne Katy Brand joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest presenter Jerry Springer.
Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne (Episode 9)
Air date: 2008-12-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Another edition of the popular news quiz with guest panellists joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest host Jeremy Clarkson.
Christmas 2008 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2008-12-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists for a festive edition of the topical panel show.
