Have I Got a Bit More News for You
A BBC One Original
Have I Got a Bit More News for You expands on the week's headlines with a relaxed, improvisational feel. The show keeps the brisk banter and sharp take on current affairs, but stretches the format to include material that wouldn't fit on the regular edition. With Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as the... Read more
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About Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You expands on the week's headlines with a relaxed, improvisational feel. The show keeps the brisk banter and sharp take on current affairs, but stretches the format to include material that wouldn't fit on the regular edition. With Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as the steady anchors, a rotating slate of guest hosts steps in to lead segments that poke at the week's news from every angle. There are no heavy arcs or dramatic twists here, just quickfire jokes, timely clips, and playful debates that keep the mood lively and unpredictable. The pace stays brisk, and even viewers who missed the headlines can laugh along.
Produced as an extended offshoot of the BBC's Have I Got News for You, this edition preserves the familiar team dynamic while inviting guest hosts and material that spills over from the programme. It keeps the same biting editorial humor and competitive banter between the team captains, but uses the longer format to insert additional sketches, panel discussions, and more video clips that underline the week's quirks.
Over the years the format became a benchmark for British satirical panel shows, blending news parody with live banter. It helped popularize the idea that a news joke can come from both anchors and guests, and the emphasis on spontaneity encouraged comedians to tailor gags to current events. Its approachable tone made political humor feel accessible rather than exclusive.
Critics have welcomed the loose, fast paced tone and the way topical humor reflects real world events without becoming mean spirited. The show explores themes of media bias editorial voice and the distance between news and entertainment through witty exchanges and occasional clips that skew the picture. It also celebrates the interplay between host and guests as a dynamic engine driving fresh responses week to week.
Awards: There are no widely documented major nominations or wins for this spin off, so the awards front has little to note. The show's reception rests on audience appeal and its place in a long running British satire tradition rather than trophy success.
Details
- Episode Length
- 45m
- User Ratings
- 16 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 37
- Episodes
- 346
- Network
- BBC One
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- News, Comedy
- Country
- United Kingdom
Cast
Paul Merton
Self - Team Captain
Ian Hislop
Self - Team Captain
Seasons (37 seasons, 346 episodes)
Series 33
8 episodes - 2007
Series 34
9 episodes - 2007
Series 35
8 episodes - 2008
Series 36
10 episodes - 2008
Series 37
8 episodes - 2009
Series 38
9 episodes - 2009
Series 39
9 episodes - 2010
Series 40
10 episodes - 2010
Series 41
9 episodes - 2011
Series 42
10 episodes - 2011
Series 43
9 episodes - 2012
Series 44
10 episodes - 2012
Series 45
9 episodes - 2013
Series 46
10 episodes - 2013
Series 47
9 episodes - 2014
Series 48
10 episodes - 2014
Series 49
9 episodes - 2015
Series 50
10 episodes - 2015
Series 51
9 episodes - 2016
Series 52
10 episodes - 2016
Series 53
9 episodes - 2017
Series 54
10 episodes - 2017
Series 55
9 episodes - 2018
Series 56
10 episodes - 2018
Series 57
9 episodes - 2019
Series 58
10 episodes - 2019
Series 59
9 episodes - 2020
Series 60
10 episodes - 2020
Series 61
9 episodes - 2021
Series 62
10 episodes - 2021
Series 63
9 episodes - 2022
Series 64
7 episodes - 2022
Series 65
10 episodes - 2023
Series 66
10 episodes - 2023
Series 67
10 episodes - 2024
Series 68
10 episodes - 2024
Series 69
10 episodes - 2025
