Unbroadcast pilot episode for 'Have I Got News For You' recorded mid-summer 1990. "Myself and Ian, we did a disastrous pilot for it," Paul Merton related later on the South Bank Show. "It was a beautiful summer's afternoon in 1990. Far too nice to be in a television studio, but I think the BBC had already bought it, so that's how it became a series."
A special edition of the show featuring highlights from the year.
With Alan Davies on Ian's side and Mohammad al-Massari on guest captain Clive Anderson's.
With Fred MacAulay on Ian's side and Max Clifford on guest captain Eddie Izzard's.
With Felix Dexter on Ian's side and Piers Morgan on guest captain Clive Anderson's.
With Rich Hall on Ian's side and Rupert Allason on guest captain Alan Davies'.
With Richard Wilson on Ian's side and John Bird and John Fortune on the other.
Actor Tom Baker and presenter Muriel Gray join the quiz show that combines wit and current affairs, overseen by Angus Deayton, with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
This is the brilliantly cruel and hilarious very public fall of Angus Deayton - "Good evening and welcome to Have I Got News for You, where this week's loser is presenting it."
A far longer cut of Boris' first guest hosting appearance.
Satirical swords are sharpened once again for the new series of the evergreen news quiz. Regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest presenter Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Germaine Greer and Danny Baker.
Guest host Alexander Armstrong will hopefully ensure that team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are provided with ripe headline fodder in the run-up to the general election.
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop welcome guest host Nicolas Parsons and panellists Julia Hartley-Brewer and Chris Langham for a sardonic take on the headlines that's sure to feature the general election campaign.
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop welcome guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Andy Hamilton and Peter Oborne for a sardonic take on the General Election headlines.
Dara O'Briain makes his fourth appearance in charge, as Paul Merton, Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Steve Frost and Steve Pound tackle the post-election headlines.
Marcus Brigstocke takes a second turn in the host's chair as team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton offer more satirical sideswipes.
Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host William Hague and panellists Mark Mardell and Peter Serafinowicz to dish out more scathing satirical sideswipes in the topical quiz.
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, panellists Stewart Lee and Andy Hamilton and host Ronni Ancona.
The popular news quiz returns, with Jeremy Clarkson in the driving seat this week, trying to keep captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop in order, along with guest, newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
Making his debut as host on the satirical current affairs quiz, Adrian Chiles joins regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
The popular news quiz has Fern Britton at the helm, and accepting a chance to sit down for once is guest, stand-up comedian Reginald D Hunter.
Comedy quiz show that grills contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Bill Bailey and panellists Armando Iannucci and and Adam Buxton.
Comedy quiz show that grills contestants on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Kirsty Young and panellists Bob Marshall-Andrews and Phil Hammond.
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's news, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Chris Tarrant and panellists Lembit Opik and Andy Hamilton.
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Alexander Armstrong and panellists James May and Nick Robinson.
Comedy quiz show that grills celebrities on the week's news, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Moira Stuart and panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Jim Jeffries
First episode of the 2007 Autumn Series. Guest Host: Kirsty Young. Panellists: Robert Harris (novelist) on Ian's team and Ross Noble, (stand-up comedian) on Paul's team.
Guest Host: Alexander Armstrong Panellists: Ed Byrne and Bob Marshall Andrews.
Guest Host: Omid Djalili Panellists: Julian Fellowes and Danny Baker
Guest Host: Jo Brand Panellists: Andy Hamilton and Julia Hartley-Brewer
Guest Host: Michael Aspel Panellists: Sara Cox, Reginald D Hunter
Guest Host: Ann Widdecombe Panellists: Alex James, Jimmy Carr.
Brian Blessed acts as host, with Alan Duncan on Ian's team and Marcus Brigstocke on Paul's.
Bill Bailey acts as host, with Nick Robinson on Ian's team and Reginald D. Hunter on Paul's.
Kirsty Young acts as host, with Charlie Higson on Ian's team and Frankie Boyle on Paul's.
Lee Mack acts as host, with Shami Chakrabarti on Ian's team and John O'Farrell on Paul's.
Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Clare Balding on Ian's team and Michael McIntyre on Paul's.
Jeremy Clarkson acts as host, with Kate Silverton on Ian's team and Ian McMillan on Paul's.
Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and journalist Kevin Maguire on Paul's.
Tom Baker acts as host, with Vince Cable on Ian's side and Chris Addison on Paul's.
Jack Dee acts as host, with Miranda Hart on Ian's side and Quentin Letts with guest team captain Frank Skinner, replacing Paul Merton who is ill with a kidney infection.
Al Murray acts as host, with Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.
Jerry Springer acts as host, with Ken Livingstone on Ian's side and Katy Brand on Paul's.
Jeremy Clarkson acts as host, with Ed Byrne on Ian's side and Charles Kennedy on Paul's.
Alexander Armstrong acts as host with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and Noddy Holder on Paul's for a festive edition of the topical panel show.
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ruth Jones and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield.
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Grayson Perry and Ed Byrne.
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Ross Noble.
The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Jimmy Carr, Bob Crow and guest host Alexander Armstrong.
Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Jo Brand, Quentin Letts and Jon Richardson.
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bill Bailey and guest panellists Charles Kennedy MP and comedian Mark Watson.
2010 election special, aired on Friday instead of Thursday. Chaired by Jo Brand with guests Lembit Opik and Jon Richardson joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop
Martin Clunes chairs Chris Addison, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
With guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.
Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble and Laura Solon.
With guest host John Prescott and guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) , and guest panelists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host John Bishop, and guest panelists including Andy Hamilton.
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panelists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.
The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes, and guest panelists Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr.
The popular news quiz continues, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panelists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.
Last episode of the popular news quiz in 2010, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panelists Marcus Brigstocke and Greg Davies.
Christmas episode of the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panelists Ross Noble and Micky Flanagan.
Guest host Kirsty Young, comedian Marcus Brigstocke and writer Gyles Brandreth join in the fun on the satirical current affairs quiz, with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Tom Watson.
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.
Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.
A compilation of the popular news quiz, looking back at the big news of 2011. With team captains Paul Merton, Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
The guest host for the first episode of the show's 44th run is presenter, writer and broadcaster Clare Balding, making her first appearance in the chair. Clare joins regulars Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, plus guest panellists Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone, for a satirical look at the week's news.
New series. They always say `no news is good news', but whoever `they' are, they're obviously not the staff writers for Have I Got News for You - a series which would be nothing were it not for the headlines. The show returns for a new run this week, and fortunately there has been a wealth of news stories recently - giving guest host Jennifer Saunders plenty to go on as she quizzes team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, along with their guest panellists, on recent events. Appearing this week are Scottish satirist, writer, television director and radio producer Armando Iannucci, and British Conservative Party politician Peter Bone MP.
Sue Perkins tops off a busy week. Having helped crown the Great British Bake Off champion on Wednesday, the comedienne and actress now slips into the HIGNFY host's chair to asks the questions, while Ian Hislop and Paul Merton take pot-shots at the funniest news stories of the past seven days, helped by a couple of guest panellists, Canadian stand-up Tony Law and Countdown presenter and Alan Sugar's sidekick Nick Hewer.
Frank Skinner started the week on BBC One, guest starring in long-running sci-fi show Doctor Who on Saturday - now he ends it here too by hosting the long-running news quiz. The guest panellists are comedienne Sara Pascoe and BBC political editor Nick Robinson, while Ian Hislop and Paul Merton make up the numbers, poking fun at the stories of the past seven days or so.
A compilation of highlights from this year's editions of the satirical current affairs quiz, in which regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton were joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists to take on the big news stories of 2014. Those in the presenter's chair over the past few months included Jennifer Saunders, Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Damian Lewis, David Mitchell, Jack Dee and Martin Clunes.
BBC economics editor Robert Peston hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with comedians Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the stories that have been making the news.
Comedian Frank Skinner hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with journalist, author and film-maker Jon Ronson and comedian and writer Cariad Lloyd joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the stories that have been making the news.
Gary Lineker asks the questions as regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Sara Pascoe to poke fun at the week's events in politics and showbusiness.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Richard Osman and Camilla Long.
Charlie Brooker hosts the current affairs quiz, alongside regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Labour MP Diane Abbott and stand-up comedian Nish Kumar are this week's guest panellists.
Sue Perkins acts as host, inviting regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events, alongside guest panellists comedienne Roisin Conaty and Labour MP Sadiq Khan.
Michael Sheen acts as host, inviting regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events, alongside guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and Ruth Davidson MSP.
Actor David Tennant assumes the role of guest host, inviting artist Grayson Perry and comedian Katherine Ryan to join forces with regular eam captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
Comedy actress Kathy Burke hosts as panellists Cathy Newman and Ross Noble join in the fun on the satirical current affairs quiz, alongside regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, joined by team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guest panellists Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg and comedian Hal Cruttenden.
Jo Brand hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, joined by team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with comedian Josh Widdicombe and Leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron on the panel.
Alexander Armstrong hosts as SNP MP Alex Salmond and comedian Sara Pascoe join regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to take potshots at the week's headlines and other stories.
David Mitchell guest-hosts as Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark and writer-comedian Andy Hamilton join in the fun on the satirical current affairs quiz, with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Compilation of the satirical current affairs quiz, looking back at the big news events of 2015, with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
The satirical news quiz returns. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Nick Clegg and panellists Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Ruth Davidson NSP and Henning Wehn.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.
Only Connect host Victoria Coren Mitchell takes over the reins of the satirical current affairs quiz, with comedy writer and performer Andy Hamilton and Conservative MP Tim Loughton joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's news.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Rich Hall and Maureen Lipman.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jess Phillips MP and Nish Kumar.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tom Hollander and guest panellist Hal Cruttenden.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists Adil Ray and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellists Nicky Morgan MP and Jon Richardson.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong, Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists including Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes, as well as guest panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Henry Blofeld.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and panellists Richard Osman and Desiree Burch.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Sathnam Sanghera.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.
A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2017. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Katy Balls and Ivo Graham.
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Fin Taylor.
Team 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 compilation that looks back at the big news of 2023.
Roy Wood Jnr (of HIGNFY US) is hosting with panellists writer/broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Roisin Conaty joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Lorraine Kelly is hosting for the second time (19 years since the first) with panellists comedian Maisie Adam, BBC Radio 5 Live presenter and journalist Matt Chorley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Presented chronologically, The Very Best of Have I Got News for You is a massive three-and-a-quarter-hour compilation of many of the funniest and all the most famous moments from the first 12 years of the BBC comedy satire quiz show. From host Angus Deayton's witty 1990 hairstyle to his double introduction for the DVD and video versions of this compilation, revel in the ribald rivalry as "TV's Mr Sex" struggles to control team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Relive such highlights as Paula Yates dubbing Hislop the "sperm of the devil", Roy Hattersley's stand-in, a tub of lard, and Germaine Greer and the infamous "F-me shoes" incident. See Boris Johnson get well and truly "stitched up" over an ill-advised phone call, Mr & Mrs Neil Hamilton accept their fees in brown paper bags and Piers Morgan totally fail to understand what makes the word "jam" hilarious. Other great moments include the controversy over John Birt's attempt to gag the BBC referring to Peter Mandelson's private life, John Simpson's good-natured account of his jungle trip, and Merton desperately trying to keep awake as Sir Rhodes Boyson droned on, and on, and on about, err... something or other. It's quite simply, TV comedy at its best.