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When does Have I Got News for You Season 71 come out?

Have I Got News for You Season 71 premiered Friday, April 3, 2026 on BBC One and ended Friday, June 5, 2026. The season has 10 episodes.

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Have I Got News for You Season 71 release schedule

Have I Got News for You Season 71 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

Roy Wood Jr presents the first in a new series, with guest panellists Armando Iannucci and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.

Friday · 7 months ago

2. Episode 2

Monty Don presents, with guest panellists comedian Chris McCausland and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.

Friday · 7 months ago

3. Episode 3

Gabby Logan presents, with guest panellists comedians Miles Jupp and Michelle Wolf joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Friday · 6 months ago

4. Episode 4

Sue Perkins presents, with guest panellists comedian Finlay Christie and journalist Camilla Long joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Friday · 6 months ago

5. Episode 5

Richard Ayoade presents, with guest panellists actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and journalist Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Friday · 6 months ago

6. Episode 6

Steph McGovern presents, with guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sheila Hancock joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Friday · 6 months ago

7. Episode 7

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents, with guest panellists comedian Bella Hull and Karl Turner MP joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

Friday · 5 months ago

8. Episode 8

Alexander Armstrong presents, with guest panellists Phil Wang and Judi Love joining team captains Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.

Friday · 5 months ago

9. Episode 9

Guest presenter Katherine Ryan, journalist Jo Coburn and comedian John Tothill join Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.

Friday · 5 months ago

10. Episode 10 Finale

David Tennant presents, with guest panellists politician and journalist Michael Gove and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

Friday · 5 months ago

Have I Got News for You Season 71 guest stars

  • David Tennant

    David Tennant

    Self - Host

  • Alexander Armstrong

    Alexander Armstrong

    Self - Host

  • Richard Ayoade

    Richard Ayoade

    Self - Host

  • Jon Richardson

    Jon Richardson

    Self - Panellist

  • Roy Wood Jr.

    Roy Wood Jr.

    Self - Host

  • Katherine Ryan

    Katherine Ryan

    Self - Host

  • Gabby Logan

    Gabby Logan

    Self - Host

  • Bella Hull

    Bella Hull

    Self - Panellist

  • Finlay Christie

    Finlay Christie

    Self - Panellist

  • Armando Iannucci

    Armando Iannucci

    Self - Panellist

  • Anushka Asthana

    Anushka Asthana

    Self - Panellist

  • Monty Don

    Monty Don

    Self - Host

  • Chris McCausland

    Chris McCausland

    Self - Panellist

  • Helen Lewis

    Helen Lewis

    Self - Panellist

  • Miles Jupp

    Miles Jupp

    Self - Panellist

  • Michelle Wolf

    Michelle Wolf

    Self - Panellist

Have I Got News for You Season 71 FAQ

When does Have I Got News for You Season 71 come out?

Have I Got News for You Season 71 premiered Friday, April 3, 2026 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Have I Got News for You Season 71?

Have I Got News for You Season 71 has 10 episodes.

Are new episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 71 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Have I Got News for You Season 71 finale?

The Have I Got News for You Season 71 finale (Episode 10) aired Friday, June 5, 2026.

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