Have I Got a Bit More News for You — Season 44
About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Episode 1
Aired 15 October 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Clare Balding and guest panellists Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone. The guest host for the first episode of the show's 44th run is presenter, writer and broadcaster Clare Balding, making her first appearance in the chair.
2. Episode 2
Aired 24 October 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and panellists Richard Bacon and The Thick of It's Will Smith.
3. Episode 3
Aired 29 October 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host and guest panellists including Victoria Coren.
4. Episode 4
Aired 6 November 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Will Gompertz and Tony Law.
5. Episode 5
Aired 10 November 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Harry Shearer.
6. Episode 6
Aired 26 November 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sir Roger Moore and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Johnson.
7. Episode 7
Aired 3 December 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Whitehall and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Baroness Trumpington.
8. Episode 8
Aired 10 December 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Susan Calman and Janet Street-Porter.
9. Episode 9
Aired 17 December 2012 • 45 min
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Charlotte Church and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Richard Osman.
10. Christmas Special
Aired 25 December 2012 • 45 min
Extended version of the classic news quiz with Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Sara Cox and Andy Hamilton.