Comedian's big break

Bella Hull is to make her debut on Have I Got News For You.

The comedian will be taking part in the episode which airs at 9pm on Friday November 28 on BBC One.

It will be her biggest TV appearance to date by fare, with her CV comprising only appearances on ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show and the post-lockdown showcase Stand Up For Live Comedy.

Her third solo show, Doctors Hate Her,  won positive reviews at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, with the Guardian praising her ‘sharp punchlines [and] surreal diversions’; Fest hailing her ‘signature sarcasm and mischievous misdirection’ and Chortle calling her ‘piercingly funny’. 

She has also supported Phil Wang, Russell Howard and Paul Chowdhry on tour.

Richard Ayoade will guest host her episode – the eighth in the current 70th series – with Richard Osman as the other guest panellist.

Published: 12 Nov 2025