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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 36

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 36 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 36!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 9 - Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S36:E9

    Another edition of the popular news quiz with guest panellists joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest host Jeremy Clarkson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 3 - Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    S36:E3

    Tom Baker hosts the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists, including Chris Addison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 5 - Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Quentin Letts
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S36:E5

    Popular news quiz. Team captains Frank Skinner and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Miranda Hart and Quentin Letts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 8 - Jerry Springer, Ken Livingstone, Katy Brand
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S36:E8

    Another edition of the popular news quiz, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London, and comedienne Katy Brand joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest presenter Jerry Springer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 1 - Fern Britton, Tom Bradby, Mark Steel
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S36:E1

    The return of the popular news quiz sees regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guest host Fern Britton and guest panellists Tom Bradby and Mark Steel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 2 - Alexander Armstrong, Kevin Maguire, Frank Skinner
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S36:E2

    Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Kevin Maguire and Frank Skinner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 10 - Christmas 2008
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    S36:E10

    Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists for a festive edition of the topical panel show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 4 - Jo Brand, Toby Young, Reginald D Hunter
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S36:E4

    Satirical news quiz. Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest panellists Toby Young and Reginald D Hunter and guest host Jo Brand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 7 - David Mitchell, Andy Hamilton, Sarah Millican
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S36:E7

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined for another edition of the popular news quiz by guest host David Mitchell, and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sarah Millican.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 6 - Al Murray, Germaine Greer, Mark Watson
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    S36:E6

    Popular news quiz featuring team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, joined by guest host Al Murray and guest panellists Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 36 Ratings Summary

"Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 36. It scored 8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison".