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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. Background image for David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #1 - David Tennant, Jack Dee and Helen Lewis

    S61:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Adrian Dunbar, Katherine Ryan and Tim Shipman
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #2 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Victoria Coren Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe and Emma Dabiri
    7.2/10(27 votes)

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

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Alexander Armstrong, Joe Lycett and Kirsty Wark
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #4 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #5 - Steph McGovern, Zoe Lyons and John Pienaar

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay
    6.3/10(30 votes)

    #6 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Richard Ayoade, Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #7 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for David Mitchell, Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #8 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty and Clive Myrie

    S61:E9

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

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    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 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, 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".