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Have I Got News for You S71E5 — Episode 5
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Have I Got News for You•Season 71•Episode 5

Episode 5

7.9/10 · 32 votesMay 1, 2026

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 71•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

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Paul Merton

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of Have I Got News for You season 71. It scored 7.9/10 from 32 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on May 1, 2026.

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