Have I Got News for You has a new episode airing Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:30pm. Series 72, Episode 2 titled "Alex Jones" will be broadcast on BBC One.

Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week's top stories and news.

Programme Information

Channel: BBC One
Status: Running
Genre(s): Comedy
Runtime: 30 minutes
Rating: 7.6/10
Official Site: Have I Got News for You

Main Cast

Ian Hislop as Team Captain
Paul Merton as Team Captain
Angus Deayton as Host

Episode Details

Series: 72
Episode: 2
Episode Title: Alex Jones
Air Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Air Time: 9:30pm
Runtime: 30 minutes

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S72E3: Jason Manford, Janet Street-Porter
Airs: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 9:30pm

Jason Manford is the host, with guest panellist Janet Street-Porter joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

Previous Episode

S72E1: Richard Ayoade, Gyles Brandreth, Charlotte Church
Aired: Friday, October 2, 2026

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.

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