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

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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!

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

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. 7.5/10(31 votes)

    #1 - David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis

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

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  2. 7.3/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi

    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.

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  3. 7.3/10(24 votes)

    #3 - David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley

    S61:E8

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

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  4. 7.2/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Dabiri

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    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.

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  5. 7.1/10(29 votes)

    #5 - Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar

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    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.

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  6. 7.0/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman

    S61:E2

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

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  7. 7.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett and Kirsty Wark

    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.

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  8. 6.7/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie

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

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  9. 6.3/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay

    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.

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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 31 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, 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".