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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!

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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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 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman".

  • David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis
    7.5/1031 votes

    #1 - David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis

    Season 61 Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2021

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

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  • Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman
    7.0/1029 votes

    #2 - Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman

    Season 61 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2021

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

    Director: N/A

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  • Victoria Coren Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Dabiri
    7.2/1027 votes

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

    Season 61 Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2021

    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: N/A

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  • Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett and Kirsty Wark
    7.0/1026 votes

    #4 - Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett and Kirsty Wark

    Season 61 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2021

    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: N/A

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  • Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar
    7.1/1029 votes

    #5 - Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar

    Season 61 Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2021

    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: N/A

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  • Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay
    6.3/1030 votes

    #6 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay

    Season 61 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2021

    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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  • Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi
    7.3/1029 votes

    #7 - Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi

    Season 61 Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2021

    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: N/A

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  • David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley
    7.3/1024 votes

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

    Season 61 Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2021

    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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  • Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie
    6.7/1029 votes

    #9 - Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie

    Season 61 Episode 9 - Aired 6/4/2021

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

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