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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 71

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 71 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 71!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    S71:E6

    Steph McGovern presents, with guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sheila Hancock joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    S71:E10

    David Tennant presents, with guest panellists politician and journalist Michael Gove and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    S71:E1

    Roy Wood Jr presents the first in a new series, with guest panellists Armando Iannucci and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    S71:E5

    Richard Ayoade presents, with guest panellists actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and journalist Ava Santina Evans 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 71 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S71:E2

    Monty Don presents, with guest panellists comedian Chris McCausland and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    S71:E3

    Gabby Logan presents, with guest panellists comedians Miles Jupp and Michelle Wolf joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    S71:E9

    Guest presenter Katherine Ryan, journalist Jo Coburn and comedian John Tothill join Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    S71:E8

    Alexander Armstrong presents, with guest panellists Phil Wang and Judi Love joining team captains Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S71:E7

    Victoria Coren Mitchell presents, with guest panellists comedian Bella Hull and Karl Turner MP joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    S71:E4

    Sue Perkins presents, with guest panellists comedian Finlay Christie and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 71 Ratings Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 71. It scored 8/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 10".