Good news for fans of Have I Got News for You, the BBC series is back for a 69th outing.
Here’s everything we know so far…
Please note: This is a live document and will be updated regularly as the names of guest panellists and presenters are announced.
Have I Got News for You season 69 — release date
Have I Got News for You season 69 is due to air on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
We also expect that the slightly longer version Have I Got a Bit More News For You will air weekly on Monday nights and also be available on BBC iPlayer. We will update here with confirmation.
Have I Got News for You season 69 — episode guide
Episode 1
Airdate: Friday 04 April 2025, BBC One and BBC iPlayer, 9pm.
Guest host: Presenter and actor Alexander Armstrong.
Guest panellists: Broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Phil Wang join regular panellists and stars of the show Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
This is Alexander's 42nd appearance as guest host, while Steph and Phil are making their 15th and 14th appearances on the programme respectively.
Episode 2
Airdate: Friday 11 April 2025, BBC One and BBC iPlayer, 9pm.
Guest host: Presenter and actor Martin Clunes makes his 21st appearance on the programme.
Guest panellists: Helen Lewis making her 11th appearance and comedian Ian Smith making his HIGNFY debut.
HIGNFY - stars guests from seasons past
As more episode information is released we will update this guide. In the meantime, previous seasons of HIGNFY are currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer, with a range of star guests including Harry Hill, Clive Myrie, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Mel Giedroyc.
Speaking about what makes a good guest host Paul Merton says: “You find that generally actors are great at doing it because they are used to sharing the stage with other people. David Tennant, for example, is superb, because he's used to being in situations where he's not the only one talking. So he won't interrupt until it feels like you've run out of steam or you've come to a natural conclusion.”
Ian Hislop adds: “I'll tell you who's also been really good, Mel Giedroyc. She was absolutely fabulous. She wanted everyone to be part of a gang. She kept saying ‘hello, gang’. Which was great because Paul and I really don't like gangs!”
HIGNFY season 68 - complete guide
