Who is hosting Have I Got News For You this week?

Have I Got News For You at a glance

Host: Roy Wood Jr

Air date: Next episode airs Friday 3 April

Time: 9pm

Channel: BBC One

Last updated: Friday 31 March

The satirical comedy show Have I Got News For You is back with a new series, poking fun at the week’s top stories.

The popular BBC show regularly features talented guest hosts who keep things lively and funny. This season kicks off with Roy Wood Jr., who’ll be bringing his signature wit to the headlines.

I always keep this page saved because they update it weekly with whoever’s joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as the guest host – I wouldn’t want to miss finding out who it is!

Who’s hosting Have I Got News For You this week?

Roy Wood Jr will be hosting Have I Got News For You this week (Friday 3 April).

This American comedian is most famous for being on The Daily Show and the American edition of Have I Got News For You.

He’s appeared on the series twice so far as host, in November 2024 and May 2025.

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Who are the guests on Have I Got News For You this week?

Armando Iannucci and Anushka Asthana will appear alongside Roy Wood Jr. as guests on the show, Have I Got News For You.

Iannucci is famous for creating shows like Alan Partridge and The Thick of It. Asthana works as a journalist at Channel 4 News.

Have I Got News For You is available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-03-31 18:35