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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 Worst Episode
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    Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 2 - Jan Ravens, Martin Young
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    #1 - Jan Ravens, Martin Young

    S1:E2

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 5 - Dillie Keane, Simon Hoggart
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    #2 - Dillie Keane, Simon Hoggart

    S1:E5

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 6 - Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP
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    #3 - Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP

    S1:E6

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 7 - Clive Anderson, Russell Davies
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    #4 - Clive Anderson, Russell Davies

    S1:E7

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 8 - Germaine Greer, Tony Banks MP
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    #5 - Germaine Greer, Tony Banks MP

    S1:E8

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 1 - David Thomas, Sandi Toksvig
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    #6 - David Thomas, Sandi Toksvig

    S2:E1

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists David Thomas and Sandi Toksvig.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 2 - Alan Coren, Tony Slattery
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    #7 - Alan Coren, Tony Slattery

    S2:E2

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Alan Coren and Tony Slattery.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 3 - Rory McGrath, Tony Banks MP
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    #8 - Rory McGrath, Tony Banks MP

    S2:E3

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Rory McGrath and Tony Banks MP.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 4 - John Wells, Robert Harris
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    #9 - John Wells, Robert Harris

    S2:E4

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 5 - Nick Hancock, Clare Short MP
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    #10 - Nick Hancock, Clare Short MP

    S2:E5

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clare Short MP and Nick Hancock.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 6 - Michael White, Stephen Frost
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    #11 - Michael White, Stephen Frost

    S2:E6

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Michael White and Stephen Frost.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 7 - Trevor McDonald, Craig Ferguson
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    #12 - Trevor McDonald, Craig Ferguson

    S2:E7

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Trevor McDonald and Craig Ferguson.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 8 - Richard Ingrams, Richard Littlejohn
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    #13 - Richard Ingrams, Richard Littlejohn

    S2:E8

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Richard Ingrams and Richard Littlejohn.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 9 - Jan Ravens, Martin Young
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    #14 - Jan Ravens, Martin Young

    S2:E9

    Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Jan Ravens and Martin Young.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 10 - Kevin Day, Edwina Currie MP
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    #15 - Kevin Day, Edwina Currie MP

    S2:E10

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
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  16. Have I Got News for You Season 2 Episode 11 - Christmas Special - Clive Anderson, Harry Enfield
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    #16 - Christmas Special - Clive Anderson, Harry Enfield

    S2:E11

    Christmas Special: Angus Deayton hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Harry Enfield.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 1 - John Wells, Tony Slattery
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    #17 - John Wells, Tony Slattery

    S3:E1

    Tonight's guests are Tony Slattery and John Wells.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 2 - Donna McPhail, Joan Bakewell
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    #18 - Donna McPhail, Joan Bakewell

    S3:E2

    Tonight's guests are broadcaster Joan Bakewell and comedian Donna McPhail.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 3 - Jan Ravens, Charles Kennedy MP
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    #19 - Jan Ravens, Charles Kennedy MP

    S3:E3

    Tonight's guests are Charles Kennedy, MP and actress Jan Ravens.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 4 - Harry Enfield, John Diamond
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    #20 - Harry Enfield, John Diamond

    S3:E4

    Tonight's guest is Harry Enfield.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 5 - Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP
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    #21 - Rory McGrath, Ken Livingstone MP

    S3:E5

    Tonight's guests are Rory McGrath and Ken Livingstone, MP.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 6 - Danny Baker, Steve Steen
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    #22 - Danny Baker, Steve Steen

    S3:E6

    Tonight's guest is comic performer Steve Steen.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 7 - Anne Robinson, Griff Rhys Jones
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    #23 - Anne Robinson, Griff Rhys Jones

    S3:E7

    Tonight's guest is Griff Rhys Jones.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 8 - Stephen Frost, Stephanie Calman
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    #24 - Stephen Frost, Stephanie Calman

    S3:E8

    Tonight's guest is comic actor Steve Frost.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Have I Got News for You Season 3 Episode 9 - John Sessions, Trevor McDonald
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    #25 - John Sessions, Trevor McDonald

    S3:E9

    Tonight's guest is Trevor McDonald.

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Jan Ravens, Martin Young" is the worst rated episode of "Have I Got News for You". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by John F.D. Northover and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/1990. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dillie Keane, Simon Hoggart".