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Have I Got News for You

1990·Show
646Episodes in72Seasons·NR
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

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Have I Got News for You fingerprint

A , comedy series: .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

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6.0
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6.0
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5.7
5.5
6.0
5.0
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5.9
6.2
6.8
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8.1
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7.0
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7.2
6.7
7.0
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6.2
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6.2
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7.0
6.9
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About

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
Sharp Political SatireWitty Panel BanterIrreverent News QuizBritish Comedy StapleSocial CommentaryCrass HumorIntellectual WitCurrent Events ReflectionHost-Driven ChaosNostalgic TV Format

Crew

Directed by:
John F.D. Northover, Paul Wheeler, Martin Lord
Written by:
Matt Hulme, Lary Budd, Paul Dunphy
Produced by:
Jordan Reed, Jo Bunting, Mike Rayment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Have I Got News for You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Have I Got News for You?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Have I Got News for You worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.9). Season 21 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.0 against 8.1 for the best season.

Which season of Have I Got News for You is best?

Season 35, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 21 is the weakest at 5.0. The highest-rated episode is Episode #35.3 (season 35, episode 3) at 9.3, and the lowest is Episode #18.8 (season 18, episode 8) at 4.0.

How long does it take to watch Have I Got News for You?

323 h

About 323 hours: 646 episodes in 72 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1990, and it's still in production.

Will Have I Got News for You make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (10 of 10) and satire (10 of 10).

Can I half-watch Have I Got News for You?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Have I Got News for You use?

Ambiguous SyntaxOverly Prepared GagMeaningful NameGenre BlindThe Board GameLate to the PunchlineMy God, What Have I Done?Take That!Obfuscating StupidityShaped Like ItselfTake That, Audience!Who's on First?and 148 more

TV Tropes lists 160 tropes for it, including Ambiguous Syntax, Overly Prepared Gag, and Meaningful Name.