Have I Got a Bit More News for You — Season 61
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 (9)
1. Episode 1
Aired 12 April 2021 • 45 min
David Tennant is guest host with comedian Jack Dee and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
2. Episode 2
Aired 19 April 2021 • 45 min
Adrian Dunbar is this week's guest host, with comedian Katherine Ryan and Sunday Times journalist Tim Shipman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
3. Episode 3
Aired 26 April 2021 • 45 min
Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host with comedian Josh Widdicombe and author Emma Dabiri joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
4. Episode 4
Aired 3 May 2021 • 45 min
Alexander Armstrong guest hosts, with comedian Joe Lycett and journalist Kirsty Wark joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
5. Episode 5
Aired 10 May 2021 • 45 min
Steph McGovern is guest host with comedian Zoe Lyons and journalist John Pienaar joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
6. Episode 6
Aired 17 May 2021 • 45 min
Romesh Ranganathan hosts, with guests comedian Jo Brand and poet Lemn Sissay joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
7. Episode 7
Aired 24 May 2021 • 45 min
Richard Ayoade is guest host with Richard Osman and Baroness Warsi joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news. This episode marked the return of a live studio audience.
8. Episode 8
Aired 31 May 2021 • 45 min
David Mitchell is host with guests the Rev Richard Coles and Janey Godley joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
9. Episode 9
Aired 7 June 2021 • 45 min
Aisling Bea guest hosts, with comedian Roisin Conaty and journalist Clive Myrie joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.