Cast and Crew of Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Welcome to the world of Have I Got a Bit More News for You, the extended and even more hilarious version of the popular satirical news quiz. This show is based on the week’s news and is hosted by a series of witty and entertaining guest hosts, who will keep you laughing from start to finish. If you’re a fan of the regular programme, then you’re in for a real treat with this extended version, as it features even more of the stuff that didn’t make it into the original show.

In Have I Got a Bit More News for You, the guest hosts take center stage, bringing their unique perspectives and comedic styles to the table. Each host is a seasoned comedian or television personality, who knows how to work a crowd and keep the laughs coming. With their quick wit and sharp humor, they dissect the week’s news and events, providing a satirical take on the headlines that will have you rolling with laughter. From politics to pop culture, no topic is off-limits, making this show a must-watch for anyone who loves a good laugh.

But it’s not just the guest hosts that make Have I Got a Bit More News for You so great. The show also features a panel of regular contributors, who bring their own brand of humor to the table. With their quick-fire jokes and clever observations, they provide a counterpoint to the hosts, making for a lively and entertaining show. And with more time to play with, this extended version of the show features even more of the stuff that wouldn’t fit into the regular programme. From extended sketches to longer interviews, there’s never a dull moment in Have I Got a Bit More News for You. So if you’re looking for a show that will keep you laughing all week long, then this is the one for you!

Have I Got a Bit More News for You ran for 37 seasons.

Main Cast of Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Paul Merton as Self - Team Captain

Paul Merton

as Self - Team Captain (330 episodes)
Paul Merton's performance as a team captain on "Have I Got a Bit More News for You" is a masterclass in wit and comedic timing. His ability to deftly navigate the rapid-fire banter and topical humor for which the show is renowned is unparalleled. Merton brings a distinctive blend of intelligence, irreverence, and an encyclopedic knowledge of current events to the panel, often delivering his punchlines with a disarming calmness that contrasts beautifully with the raucous energy of the show. His interactions with guests and adversaries are marked by a quick thinking that allows him to pivot from clever wordplay to deadpan mockery, all while maintaining a sense of geniality that endears him to audiences. Merton's comedic prowess is not just in his jokes, but also in his reactions, often using a raise of an eyebrow or a sardonic smile to milk an extra laugh from the room. His presence on the show is a cornerstone of its success, and his performance consistently showcases why he is considered one of Britain's comedy greats.
Ian Hislop as Self - Team Captain

Ian Hislop

as Self - Team Captain (330 episodes)
Ian Hislop has consistently been a standout performer as a team captain on the British television quiz show "Have I Got a Bit More News for You," a longer-format version of "Have I Got News for You." His wit, sharp intellect, and acerbic humor have made him a beloved fixture on the show since its inception in 1990. Hislop's performance is characterized by a quick-fire delivery of satirical jabs and a deep understanding of current events, which he uses to great effect in dissecting the week's news stories. His ability to weave in historical references and literary allusions adds a layer of sophistication to the humor, endearing him to viewers who appreciate a more cerebral comedic approach. His frequent sparring with the guest hosts and his friendly rivalry with his opposing team captain provide a dynamic and entertaining contrast that is central to the show's enduring success. Hislop's tenure on the program showcases his unique talent for skewering the absurdities of politics and pop culture with both intelligence and hilarity.

Secondary Cast of Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Warwick Davis as Self - Presenter

Warwick Davis

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Warwick Ashley Davis is an English actor, television presenter, writer, director, comedian, and producer. He played t...

Ray Winstone as Self - Presenter

Ray Winstone

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Raymond Andrew Winstone (born February 19, 1957) is an English television, stage, film, and voice-over actor with a c...

Patrick Stewart as Self - Presenter

Patrick Stewart

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

An English film, television and stage actor. He has had a distinguished career in theatre and television for around h...

David Harewood as Self - Presenter

David Harewood

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

David Harewood is an English actor, known for playing David Estes in Homeland and Hank Henshaw in Supergirl.

Chris Kamara as Self - Panellist

Chris Kamara

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

Christopher Kamara is an English former professional footballer and football manager who now works as a presenter and...

Maureen Lipman as Self - Panellist

Maureen Lipman

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Maureen Diane Lipman CBE (born 10 May 1946) is a British film, theatre and te...

Tom Hollander as Self - Presenter

Tom Hollander

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Thomas Anthony Hollander (born 25 August 1967) is an English actor. He began his career in theatre, winning the Ian C...

Michael Sheen as Self - Presenter

Michael Sheen

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Michael Christopher Sheen (born 5 February 1969) is a Welsh actor and political activist. After training at London's ...

Tracey Ullman as Self - Presenter

Tracey Ullman

as Self - Presenter (2 episodes)

Tracey Ullman (born 30 December 1959) is an English-born stage and television actress, comedian, singer, dancer, scre...

Eddie Izzard as Self - Panellist

Eddie Izzard

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

Edward John "Eddie" Izzard (born 7 February 1962) is an English stand-up comedian and actor. Her comedy style takes t...

Stephen Merchant as Self - Presenter

Stephen Merchant

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Stephen Merchant is a British writer, director, radio presenter, stand-up comedian, and actor, best known for his wor...

Bernard Cribbins as Self - Panellist

Bernard Cribbins

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

​Bernard Cribbins (29 December 1928 - 27 July 2022) was an English character actor, voice-over artist and musical com...

Harry Shearer as Self - Panellist

Harry Shearer

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Harry Julius Shearer  (born December 23, 1943) is an American actor, comedia...

Ahir Shah as Self - Panellist

Ahir Shah

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

Born 1990, Ahir Shah is an English political comedian. He was nominated for the 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Award at the Ed...

Benedict Cumberbatch as Self - Presenter

Benedict Cumberbatch

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor. Known for his roles on the screen and s...

Sally Bercow

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)
Humphrey Ker as Self - Panellist

Humphrey Ker

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

David Humphrey Rivers Ker is an Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning British actor, writer and comedian, formerly of the sk...

William Shatner as Self - Presenter

William Shatner

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, musician, singer, ...

Robert Webb as Self - Presenter

Robert Webb

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Robert Webb was born on September 29, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.

Lucy Prebble as Self - Panellist

Lucy Prebble

as Self - Panellist (3 episodes)

Lucy Prebble FRSL is a British playwright. She is the author of the plays The Sugar Syndrome, The Effect and ENRON, a...

Jack Whitehall as Self - Presenter

Jack Whitehall

as Self - Presenter (2 episodes) , Self - Panellist (2 episodes)

Jack Whitehall is an English comedian, television presenter, actor and writer. He is best known for his stand up come...

Rob Delaney as Self - Panellist

Rob Delaney

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

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John Bishop as Self - Presenter

John Bishop

as Self - Presenter (1 episode) , Self - Panellist (1 episode)

John Joseph Bishop is an English comedian, footballer, presenter, and actor, known for his role as companion Dan Lewi...

Daniel Radcliffe as Self - Presenter

Daniel Radcliffe

as Self - Presenter (2 episodes)

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July 1989) is an English actor. He rose to fame at age twelve, when he began portrayi...

Rebecca Front as Self - Panellist

Rebecca Front

as Self - Panellist (2 episodes)

Rebecca Front (born 16 May 1964) is a British stage, film and television actress, comedian and writer, best known for...

Helen McCrory as Self - Presenter

Helen McCrory

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Helen McCrory (August 17, 1968 - April 16, 2021) was an English actress. She portrayed Cherie Blair in both the 2006 ...

Brian Cox as Himself - Panellist

Brian Cox

as Himself - Panellist (1 episode)

​Brian Denis Cox, CBE (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Com...

Jim Jefferies as Self - Panellist

Jim Jefferies

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

Geoff James Nugent (born 14 February 1977), known professionally as Jim Jefferies (and previously Jim Jeffries), is a...

Omid Djalili as Self - Presenter

Omid Djalili

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Omid Djalili (born 30 September 1965) is a British stand-up comedian, actor, t...

Ann Widdecombe as Self - Presenter

Ann Widdecombe

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

Ann Noreen Widdecombe is an English politician for the Brexit Party. She is a Privy Councillor and was the Conservati...

Russell Brand as Self - Panellist

Russell Brand

as Self - Panellist (1 episode)

British comedian, actor, columnist, author and TV & radio personality. Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK for ...

Peter Serafinowicz as Himself - Panellist

Peter Serafinowicz

as Himself - Panellist (1 episode)

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Peter Szymon Serafinowicz (born 10 July 1972) is an English actor, comedian, ...

Brian Blessed as Self - Presenter

Brian Blessed

as Self - Presenter (2 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Brian Blessed (born 9 October 1936) is an English actor. He is known for his ...

Chris Addison as Self - Presenter

Chris Addison

as Self - Presenter (1 episode) , Self - Panellist (4 episodes)

Chris Addison is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He is known for his lecture-style comedy shows, two ...

Jennifer Saunders as Self - Panellist

Jennifer Saunders

as Self - Panellist (1 episode) , Self - Presenter (4 episodes)

Jennifer Jane Saunders is an English comedienne, screenwriter, singer and actress. She has won two BAFTAs, an Interna...

Jerry Springer as Himself - Presenter

Jerry Springer

as Himself - Presenter (1 episode)

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Charlie Brooker as Self - Panellist

Charlie Brooker

as Self - Panellist (4 episodes) , Self - Presenter (6 episodes)

Charlton Brooker is an English television presenter, author, screenwriter, producer, satirist and social critic. He i...

Frank Skinner as Self - Guest Captain

Frank Skinner

as Self - Guest Captain (1 episode) , Self - Panellist (2 episodes) , Self - Presenter (6 episodes)

Frank Skinner is a British stand up comedian, actor, author, radio and television presenter.

Lee Mack as Self - Presenter

Lee Mack

as Self - Presenter (6 episodes)

Lee Mack was born on August 4, 1969 and is currently 55 years old.

David Tennant as Self - Presenter

David Tennant

as Self - Presenter (8 episodes)

David John Tennant is a Scottish actor known for his roles in Doctor Who, Casanova, Hamlet, Harry Potter and the Gobl...

Kirsty Wark as Self - Panellist

Kirsty Wark

as Self - Panellist (6 episodes)

Kirsteen Anne "Kirsty" Wark FRSE is a British journalist and television presenter, best known for fronting BBC Two's ...

David Mitchell as Self - Presenter

David Mitchell

as Self - Presenter (13 episodes)

British comedian, actor and writer. He is half of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb alongside Robert Webb.

Alexander Armstrong as Self - Presenter

Alexander Armstrong

as Self - Presenter (33 episodes)

Alexander Armstrong is a British comedian, actor and television presenter.

Miles Jupp as Self - Presenter

Miles Jupp

as Self - Presenter (2 episodes) , Self - Panellist (15 episodes)

Miles Hugh Barrett Jupp is an English comedian and actor. He began his career as a stand-up comedian. Although Jupp ...

Richard Ayoade as Self - Presenter

Richard Ayoade

as Self - Presenter (11 episodes)

Richard Ellef Ayoade (/ˌaɪoʊˈɑːdi/ EYE-oh-AH-dee; born 23 May 1977) is a British comedian, actor, broadcaster and fil...

Anna Maxwell Martin as Self - Presenter

Anna Maxwell Martin

as Self - Presenter (1 episode)

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Anna Maxwell Martin (born May 1977), sometimes credited as Anna Maxwell-Ma...


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