Have I Got a Bit More News for You

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7.1/10(17)

Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.

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Status

Returning Series

Last Aired

June 9, 2025

Networks

BBC One

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2007-04-14

Joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop is guest host Jeremy Clarkson, with Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Michael McIntyre as guest panellists.

Episode 2

Air date: 2007-04-21

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop continue to entertain in the extended version of the classic news quiz. Adrian Chiles is the guest host and the panellists are Mark Steel and Daisy McAndrew.

Episode 3

Air date: 2007-04-28

Joining regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are guest host Fern Britton and guest panellists Reginald D. Hunter and Adam Boulton.

Episode 4

Air date: 2007-05-05

Joining regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are guest host Bill Bailey and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Adam Buxton.

Episode 5

Air date: 2007-05-12

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop continue to entertain in the extended version of the classic news quiz. Kirsty Young is the guest host and Bob Marshall-Andrews and Dr Phil Hammond are the panellists.

Episode 6

Air date: 2007-05-19

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Chris Tarrant and guest panellists Lembit Opik and Andy Hamilton.

Episode 7

Air date: 2007-05-26

Joining regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are guest host Alexander Armstrong, and guest panellists James May and Nick Robinson.

Episode 8

Air date: 2007-06-03

Joining regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are guest host Moira Stuart and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Jim Jeffries.

Cast

Paul Merton

Self - Team Captain

Ian Hislop

Self - Team Captain

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