Have I Got News For You returns for its 70th season | Victoria Coren Mitchell hosting its first episode

Have I Got News For You returns for its 70th season

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosting its first episode

Have I Got News For You is returning for its 70th series next month, marking 35 years on air. 

Episode 1 of the new run will air at 9pm on Friday October 3 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The opening episode will be hosted by  Victoria Coren Mitchell, who makes her 30th appearance on the show, and the 22nd time hosted.

The other panellists have yet to be announced

Published: 17 Sep 2025

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