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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 56

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 56 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 56!

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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    S56:E4

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Richard Osman and Joan Bakewell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 6 - David Tennant, Reginald D Hunter, Lucy Prebble
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S56:E6

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S56:E2

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Nicky Morgan MP and Jon Richardson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S56:E3

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Grace Dent and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    S56:E5

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Janey Godley and Robert Rinder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 7 - David Mitchell, Andy Hamilton, Deborah Frances-White
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S56:E7

    Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and panellists Andy Hamilton and Deborah Frances-White.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S56:E1

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 8 - Jennifer Saunders, Grayson Perry, Matt Forde
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    S56:E8

    Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 9 - Danny Dyer, Sara Pascoe, Judy Murray
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S56:E9

    Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 56 Episode 10 - Gary Lineker, Tom Allen, Ayesha Hazarika
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    S56:E10

    Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 56 Ratings Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 56. It scored 7.2/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/26/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "David Tennant, Reginald D Hunter, Lucy Prebble".