Have I Got News For You?

I rarely watch this programme but caught it last night, and thought it was good, that is, Monty Don, Chris McCausland and Helen? (journalist) were. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are trading on past glories and their sparking repartee has dimmed; what would they do without Trump.

It’s what I meant by not enjoying the programme so much when Roy Wood presents. Yesterday evening with Monty, we heard more from the team captains and guests. Paul Merton was on good form as was Chris McCausland.

Shame Artemis didn’t touch down sooner as the free advertising for Nutella would have segued nicely into the quips today likening the parachutes to Tunnock’s Teacakes.

I enjoyed it a lot. Monty Don was an unexpected choice, but I thought he was really good.

Another brilliantly funny episode.

They have set the bar exceptionally high in the first two episodes, fingers crossed for the rest of this series. 👏👏👏

It was so funny. Trump has given them so much material to work with.
I enjoy seeing him ridiculed (I feel bad saying that. I'm not really like that 🤔)

merlotgran

Monty Don talking about sex and using the F word though….I mean! 🤭🤭

I could just imagine a few pearls being clutched. 😂😂😂

I don't wear mine!

Monty Don talking about sex and using the F word though….I mean! 🤭🤭

I could just imagine a few pearls being clutched. 😂😂😂

I enjoyed seeing Monty Don in a different light. A very entertaining episode.

Once again nearly fell off the sofa laughing! Lovely to escape from all the misery in the world!

Didn't he get teased though!!

It was a very funny episode, despite all the doom, gloom and worry around at the moment.

What a surprise to see Monty Don hosting last night. I don’t think he’s done it before has he?
Nice to see his sense of humour given a bit of a free rein.

I love the new title sequence.

I don't think there's been an episode for ages and I do love it - but I have seen funnier ones...
Still worth watching though.

I thought it was the best episode for ages.

Thank you Cossy! I haven't watched HIGNFY for years because it just seemed to get less & less funny. However, I love Armando Ianucci and will therefore watch this episode on catchup just for him.

Yes, another Jack Dee fan.

Roy Wood is the regular host of HIGNFY USA. You can find it on YouTube. That’s why he sometimes hosts the UK show.

One of the funniest parts was a video of Trump saying "We don't want a stupid president".

Allira

Yes, it was a good episode.
But we always enjoy it.

Do they have a similar programme in the USA?

Yes, they have a version of HIGNFY on CNN hosted by Roy Wood Jnr!

We watched it too, I didn’t know who the American man was, but he was amusing as were the teams.
I dint know why Paul Merton always wins, it must be part of the show, but last night I thought Ian’s team were def better.

Yes, it was a good episode.
But we always enjoy it.

Do they have a similar programme in the USA?

Yes, the TV paper said Roy Wood Jr was presenting it, and I thought it must be Roy Wood's (the musician) son.

The programme was very good as it usually is. I was laughing or smiling during all of it. My favourite bit was when RW said that Trump wouldn't be voting for himself at the next election - then showed a clip of Trump saying "I'd hate to see a really stupid person as president". Hilarious.

I thought the Roy Wood was the one from Wizard. I was disappointed.

And here's me thinking Roy Wood was a musician! I used to love HIGNFY but haven't watched in ages- maybe I should give it a go later?

I thought Roy Wood was just the right presenter for this particular episode. His comic timing during any references to Trump was spot on and very funny.