Have I Got News for You
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Status:
Continuing -
Season 70:
Ended on December 12, 2025 -
Watched: 0%
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Season: 70
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
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| E1 | Oct 03, 2025 | ||
| E2 | Oct 10, 2025 | ||
| E3 | Oct 17, 2025 | ||
| E4 | Oct 24, 2025 | ||
| E5 | Oct 31, 2025 | ||
| E6 | Nov 07, 2025 | ||
| E7 | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
| E8 | Nov 28, 2025 | ||
| E9 | Dec 05, 2025 | ||
| E10 | Dec 12, 2025 |
Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series
Release Window:
Spring / AutumnHave I Got News for You has maintained a steady Biannual rhythm for 34 years, typically returning in April and October. This satirical powerhouse has surpassed 60 seasons and 500 episodes, establishing itself as an institutional pillar of British broadcasting. Originally a BBC Two niche program, its 2002 move to BBC One solidified its role as a Friday night anchor, adapting seamlessly to a guest-host format that has preserved its longevity and cultural dominance.
Confidence: 98%
Last Refined: March 2026
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Why Watch:
"Essential viewing for news junkies and cynics who prefer their politics served with a heavy dose of British sarcasm."Series Analysis:
For over three decades, Have I Got News for You has served as the unofficial opposition party of British television. It is less a quiz show and more a weekly catharsis—a place where headlines are stripped of dignity and politicians reduced to punchlines. Under the weary supervision of Ian Hislop and the surreal absurdity of Paul Merton, the format remains deceptively simple: guest hosts wrangle panelists through the week’s failures. Even as the curtain falls on its seventieth series—which concluded on December 12, 2025—the satire remains as sharp as a parliamentary whip. It is a national institution that thrives on chaos, proving that no matter how dire the news becomes, it is always worth mocking.Tone: Satirical, Irreverent, Sharp Last Updated: March 2026
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Network:
BBC One -
Seasons:
70 -
Years:
1990 - 2025 -
Genre:
News, Game Show, Comedy -
Rating:
TV-MA