Next Episode of Have I Got News for You is
Season 70 / Episode 9 and airs on 05 December 2025 21:00
Based on the week's news, Have I Got News for You is fronted by guest hosts and features two regular team captains, Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Each week the show invites two guests to cast a jaundiced eye over the week's news, resulting in a fast flow of anarchic, spontaneous and hugely entertaining wit and humour. Guests typically represent the world of politics, comedy, show-business and journalism, and are often themselves particularly newsworthy participants. The final touches of Have I Got News for You are put together only hours before recording, allowing guests to comment on the late-breaking news stories of the day.
Jason Manford is host, with guest panellists Louise Haigh MP and comedian Laura Smyth joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Katherine Ryan is host, with guest panellists comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Lewis Goodall joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Gabby Logan is host, with guest panellists comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Cathy Newman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Richard Ayoade is host, with guest panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Bella Hull joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Professor Hannah Fry is host, with guest panellists Green Party leader Zack Polanski and comedian Finlay Christie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Martin Clunes is host, with guest panellists including comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
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