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Have I Got News for You

  • TV Series
  • 1990– 1990–
  • 29m
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Ian Hislop and Paul Merton in Have I Got News for You (1990)
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Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
5.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Ian Hislop
    • Paul Merton
    • Angus Deayton
  • Stars
    • Ian Hislop
    • Paul Merton
    • Angus Deayton
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    • 26User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 2 BAFTA Awards

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    Ian Hislop
    Ian Hislop
    • Self - Team Captain
    Paul Merton
    Paul Merton
    • Self - Team Captain…
    Angus Deayton
    Angus Deayton
    • Self - Host
    Alexander Armstrong
    Alexander Armstrong
    • Self - Guest Presenter
    Jo Brand
    Jo Brand
    • Self - Guest Presenter…
    Andy Hamilton
    • Self
    Victoria Coren Mitchell
    • Self - Guest Presenter…
    Ross Noble
    Ross Noble
    • Self…
    Jack Dee
    Jack Dee
    • Self - Guest Presenter…
    Martin Clunes
    Martin Clunes
    • Self - Guest Presenter…
    David Mitchell
    David Mitchell
    • Self - Guest Presenter…
    Janet Street-Porter
    • Self…
    Kirsty Young
    Kirsty Young
    • Self - Guest Presenter…
    Miles Jupp
    Miles Jupp
    • Self…
    Reginald D. Hunter
    Reginald D. Hunter
    • Self
    Richard Osman
    Richard Osman
    • Self…
    Stephen Mangan
    Stephen Mangan
    • Self - Guest Presenter
    Jeremy Clarkson
    Jeremy Clarkson
    • Self - Guest Presenter…
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Ian Hislop sat through the 2 June 1994 recording of the show with appendicitis, having discharged himself from hospital. He had an appendectomy straight after the show.
    • Goofs
      James May describes a "Science Experiment" on Global Warming where he watched ice cubes melting in a drink and noticed the level in the glass didn't get any higher, which made him skeptical of sea-level rises. The ice displaces its own volume in the drink, and as the melting continues the ice displaces less and less volume as the melting water takes up more and more, so overall the level doesn't change. Sea-level rises are predicted because of melting land ice and because warmer water is expanded compared to colder water. (The same principle applies as when a metal sphere no longer fits through a similar-sized hoop when it is heated.)
    • Quotes

      Piers Morgan: Is the answer jam?

      [no one laughs]

      Angus Deayton: Not in so many words, no.

      Piers Morgan: I only said that because last week Eddie Izzard said that and you roared with laughter, as if it was hilarious. Just thought I'd say it.

      Ian Hislop: People like him.

    • Alternate versions
      Repeats shown weeks or months after original broadcast are often re-titled "Have I Got Old News For You".
    • Connections
      Edited into The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' (2002)

    User reviews26

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    Still going strong!
    Fourteen years on, and its still hilarious! I love this programme - my Friday evenings aren't quite the same without it. And why? Three things: 1. The sharp comments and satire. 2. Ian Hislop. 3. Paul Merton. Before 'that-unfortunate-incident' there was a fourth reason, that being Angus Deayton. Such a dreadful pity that such a fabulous host had to give up. Ah well, at least most of the guest hosts are good too. My particular favourites were Boris Johnson (who had no control over Paul - but then, who does?) William Hague (surprisingly so) and Ann Robinson (deducting points and giving them, umm can't remember much actually...) Anyway, here's to many more years on the air!
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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1990 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom)
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hat Trick Productions
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • 29 minutes
      • Color
      • Stereo

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