Have I Got News for You: Series 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Have I Got News for You Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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David Thomas, Sandi Toksvig
Oct 4, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists David Thomas and Sandi Toksvig.
Alan Coren, Tony Slattery
Oct 11, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Alan Coren and Tony Slattery.
Rory McGrath, Tony Banks MP
Oct 18, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Rory McGrath and Tony Banks MP.
Nick Hancock, Clare Short MP
Nov 1, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clare Short MP and Nick Hancock.
Michael White, Stephen Frost
Nov 8, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Michael White and Stephen Frost.
Trevor McDonald, Craig Ferguson
Nov 15, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Trevor McDonald and Craig Ferguson.
Richard Ingrams, Richard Littlejohn
Nov 22, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Richard Ingrams and Richard Littlejohn.
Jan Ravens, Martin Young
Nov 29, 1991 · 30 min
Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Jan Ravens and Martin Young.
Christmas Special - Clive Anderson, Harry Enfield
Dec 24, 1991 · 30 min
Christmas Special: Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Harry Enfield.