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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!

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

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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    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

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    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

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    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

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    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #4 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

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    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for David Tennant, Reginald D Hunter, Lucy Prebble
    6.9/10(17 votes)

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

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    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for David Mitchell, Andy Hamilton, Deborah Frances-White
    6.9/10(16 votes)

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

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Jennifer Saunders, Grayson Perry, Matt Forde
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Jennifer Saunders, Grayson Perry, Matt Forde

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Danny Dyer, Sara Pascoe, Judy Murray
    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Gary Lineker, Tom Allen, Ayesha Hazarika
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #10 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 56 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 56. It scored 6.7/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".