Episode 1

7.3/10 · 28 votesOct 2, 202629 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 72•−0.3 vs season avg

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Richard Ayoade hosts, with guest panellists broadcaster Gyles Brandreth and singer-songwriter Charlotte Church joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

Directed byMartin Lord

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Paul Merton

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Have I Got News for You season 72. It scored 7.3/10 from 28 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Martin Lord, it aired on October 2, 2026.

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