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Have I Got a Bit More News for You

★ 7.1/10 · 17 votes NewsComedy 37 seasons · 346 eps Returning Series
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What is Have I Got a Bit More News for You?

Have I Got a Bit More News for You is a British television panel show that serves as an extended version of the satirical news quiz Have I Got News for You. The original series, produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC, focuses on two teams answering questions regarding current news stories.

Type
TV series
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
346
Runtime
45 minutes
Last aired
Jun 9, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
News, Comedy
Updated
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Overview

Have I Got a Bit More News for You is a British television panel show that serves as an extended version of the satirical news quiz Have I Got News for You. The original series, produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC, focuses on two teams answering questions regarding current news stories. One team is captained by Ian Hislop and the other by Paul Merton, with a guest panellist joining each side. The extended programme features additional material that could not be included in the regular broadcast of the main series. The show is fronted by guest hosts and provides satirical and surreal comic observations on weekly events. Recent records indicate that series 70 of this extended edition consisted of three episodes and was released in October. As a companion to the long-running panel show that premiered in 1990, this version allows viewers to see more of the content generated during the production of the weekly satirical quiz.

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Should you watch it?

“This extended edition of the satirical news quiz features additional footage from the weekly broadcast.”

Reasons to watch
  • extra content
  • topical comedy
Keep in mind
  • lengthy runtime

Watch it if you enjoy extended cuts of satirical news commentary.

The program features satirical commentary on current events.

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Frequently asked questions

What is this show?

It is an extended version of a satirical news quiz.

How is the show structured?

It features guest hosts and covers the week's news.

Does it contain new content?

Yes, it includes material that did not fit into the regular program.

What is the tone?

The series is satirical in nature.

Who hosts the show?

The program is fronted by guest hosts.