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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 53

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Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 53 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 53!

The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 53

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...

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  1. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #1 - David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe

    S53:E4

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Harewood and guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Josh Widdicombe.

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  2. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Rev Richard Coles

    S53:E7

    The popular satirical news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.

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  3. 6.7/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Frankie Boyle, Cariad Lloyd, Gyles Brandreth

    S53:E5

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.

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  4. 6.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton

    S53:E3

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.

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  5. 6.5/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Election Special

    S53:E8

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Alan Johnson and Ross Noble.

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  6. 6.3/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long

    S53:E1

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman and Camilla Long in a new series of the long-running topical news quiz.

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  7. 6.1/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson

    S53:E2

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Robert Peston and Jon Richardson.

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  8. 6.1/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn

    S53:E6

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.

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  9. 5.8/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang

    S53:E9

    Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.

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Season 53 Ratings Summary

"David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 53. It scored 7.1/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/12/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Rev Richard Coles".