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

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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!

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

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  1. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S56:E2

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

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  2. 7.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

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

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  3. 7.0/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S56:E5

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

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  4. 6.9/10(17 votes)

    #4 - David Tennant, Reginald D Hunter, Lucy Prebble

    S56:E6

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

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  5. 6.9/10(16 votes)

    #5 - David Mitchell, Andy Hamilton, Deborah Frances-White

    S56:E7

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

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  6. 6.8/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S56:E3

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

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  7. 6.8/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Gary Lineker, Tom Allen, Ayesha Hazarika

    S56:E10

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

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  8. 6.7/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    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.

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  9. 6.6/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Danny Dyer, Sara Pascoe, Judy Murray

    S56:E9

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

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  10. 6.5/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Jennifer Saunders, Grayson Perry, Matt Forde

    S56:E8

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

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Season 56 Ratings Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 56. It scored 7.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/12/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 4".