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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 40

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 40!

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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 40 Episode 1 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    S40:E1

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Benedict Cumberbatch, and guest panelists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 2 - Frank Skinner,, Reginald D Hunter, Janet Street-Porter
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S40:E2

    The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Frank Skinner, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 9 - Miranda Hart, Marcus Brigstocke, Greg Davies
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S40:E9

    The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Greg Davies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 5 - Jo Brand, Sally Bercow, Charlie Higson
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S40:E5

    Comedy news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panelists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 3 - John Bishop, Andy Hamilton, Miles Jupp
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    S40:E3

    John Bishop guest presents the popular news quiz. Featuring team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 8 - Lee Mack, Ken Livingstone, Sarah Millican
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S40:E8

    The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panelists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 4 - Chris Addison, James Blunt, Nick Robinson
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    S40:E4

    The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 7 - Martin Clunes, Grayson Perry, Jimmy Carr
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S40:E7

    News quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes, and guest panelists Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 10 - Have I Got 2010 News for You
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S40:E10

    A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2010. A host of guest panellists and presenters join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 6 - Damian Lewis, Clive Anderson, Kevin Bridges
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E6

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panelists Clive Anderson and Kevin Bridges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 40. It scored 8.5/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2010. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Frank Skinner,, Reginald D Hunter, Janet Street-Porter".