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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 61

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 61 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 61!

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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 61 Episode 1 - David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    S61:E1

    David Tennant hosts with Jack Dee and Helen Lewis joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 7 - Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    S61:E7

    Richard Ayoade is guest host with Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 8 - David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    S61:E8

    David Mitchell is host with guests the Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 3 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Dabiri
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    S61:E3

    Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host with comedian Josh Widdicombe and author Emma Dabiri joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 5 - Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S61:E5

    Steph McGovern is guest host with comedian Zoe Lyons and journalist John Pienaar joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 2 - Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    S61:E2

    Adrian Dunbar hosts with guests comedian Katherine Ryan and journalist Tim Shipman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett and Kirsty Wark
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    S61:E4

    Alexander Armstrong guest hosts, with comedian Joe Lycett and journalist Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 9 - Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie
    6.7/10(32 votes)

    S61:E9

    Aisling Bea guest hosts, with comedian Roisin Conaty and journalist Clive Myrie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 61 Episode 6 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    S61:E6

    Romesh Ranganathan hosts, with guests comedian Jo Brand and poet Lemn Sissay joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 61 Ratings Summary

"David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 61. It scored 7.5/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/9/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi".