Have I Got News for You 1990
What is Have I Got News for You?
Have I Got News for You is a British television panel show produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. The show premiered on 28 September 1990 and is based mainly on news stories from the last week or so.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 646
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 1990
- Last aired
- May 1, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy, News
- Updated
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Have I Got News for You is a British television panel show produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. The show premiered on 28 September 1990 and is based mainly on news stories from the last week or so. It focuses on two teams and features satirical and surreal comic observations on current events. The show has been hosted by various individuals, including Angus Deayton, and has featured regular panelists such as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. The first season of the show, which premiered on 28 September 1990, consisted of 8 episodes. The show is known for its hilarious and irreverent take on current events, leaving no party, personality, or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs. The show has been available to stream and has a complete episode list, with various seasons and episodes available to watch.
Should you watch it?
“This long-running British panel show delivers sharp satirical takes on the week's biggest news headlines.”
- sharp political commentary
- consistent comedic chemistry
- content relies on knowledge of British news
Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced comedy centered on current events and political satire.
The show features irreverent and near-slanderous humor regarding public figures and political actions.
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Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders Sep 28, 1990
- E2 Jan Ravens, Martin Young Oct 5, 1990
- E3 Tony Slattery, Robert Harris Oct 12, 1990
- E4 Arthur Smith, Gill Pyrah Oct 19, 1990
- E5 Dillie Keane, Simon Hoggart Oct 26, 1990
- E6 Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP Nov 2, 1990
- E7 Clive Anderson, Russell Davies Nov 9, 1990
- E8 Germaine Greer, Tony Banks MP Nov 16, 1990
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 David Thomas, Sandi Toksvig Oct 4, 1991
- E2 Alan Coren, Tony Slattery Oct 11, 1991
- E3 Rory McGrath, Tony Banks MP Oct 18, 1991
- E4 John Wells, Robert Harris Oct 25, 1991
- E5 Nick Hancock, Clare Short MP Nov 1, 1991
- E6 Michael White, Stephen Frost Nov 8, 1991
- E7 Trevor McDonald, Craig Ferguson Nov 15, 1991
- E8 Richard Ingrams, Richard Littlejohn Nov 22, 1991
- E9 Jan Ravens, Martin Young Nov 29, 1991
- E10 Kevin Day, Edwina Currie MP Dec 6, 1991
- E11 Christmas Special - Clive Anderson, Harry Enfield Dec 24, 1991
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 John Wells, Tony Slattery Apr 24, 1992
- E2 Donna McPhail, Joan Bakewell May 1, 1992
- E3 Jan Ravens, Charles Kennedy MP May 8, 1992
- E4 Harry Enfield, John Diamond May 15, 2017
- E5 Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP May 22, 1992
- E6 Danny Baker, Steve Steen May 29, 1992
- E7 Anne Robinson, Griff Rhys Jones Jun 5, 1992
- E8 Stephen Frost, Stephanie Calman Jun 12, 1992
- E9 John Sessions, Trevor McDonald Jun 19, 1992
- E10 Norman Willis, Cecil Parkinson Jun 26, 1992
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 John Sessions, Griff Rhys Jones Oct 16, 1992
- E2 David Baddiel, Charles Kennedy MP Oct 23, 1992
- E3 Danny Baker, Annabel Giles Oct 30, 1992
- E4 Frank Skinner, Jerry Hayes MP Nov 6, 1992
- E5 Rory Bremner, Ken Livingstone MP Nov 13, 1992
- E6 Sandi Toksvig, Nick Hancock Nov 20, 1992
- E7 Chris Tarrant, Meera Syal Nov 27, 1992
- E8 Jo Brand, Neil Kinnock MP Dec 4, 1992
- E9 Peter Cook, Douglas Adams Dec 11, 1992
- E10 Stephen Fry, Frank Skinner Dec 18, 1992
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Jonathan Ross, Peter Cook Apr 16, 1993
- E2 Chris Evans, Fiona Armstrong Apr 23, 1993
- E3 Frank Skinner, Richard Littlejohn Apr 30, 1993
- E4 Caroline Quentin, Baz Bamigboye May 7, 1993
- E5 Meera Syal, Amanda Platell May 14, 1993
- E6 Mark Thomas, David Steel MP May 21, 1993
- E7 Alan Coren, John Simpson May 28, 1993
- E8 Tony Slattery, The Rt. Hon. Tub of Lard MP Jun 4, 1993
Frequently asked questions
When did the show premiere?
The series premiered on September 28, 1990.
Who are the team captains?
The two teams are captained by Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Who produces the series?
The show is produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC.
What is the format of the show?
It is a panel show where two teams answer questions based on recent news stories.
Who is involved in the show?
The show features Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, and various guest panellists.