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Have I Got News For You is now just cringe comedy for idiots

32 replies

WildEnergySupplier · 23/05/2026 10:29

Last night's episode was almost unwatchable. I don't think any other programme has gone downhill as much as this one. It's not funny and it's not satirical.

I get the feeling it's now simply for the BBC to pat itself on the head that it's doing mainstream satire.

You know I'm right.

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OrsolaRosso · 23/05/2026 14:31

Oh dear. I don't think that I am an idiot, but I found it hilarious!

Kitestring · 23/05/2026 14:41

I like Judi Love but she was out of place on this. Contributed zilch. Intrigued by Paul Merton’s makeover recently- swept back hair and neckerchiefs and cravats. Sometimes it is lame but it has been great lately. Last night’s was boring.

KnitWitsAnonymous · 23/05/2026 14:54

I'm obviously an idiot . . . .

daffodilandtulip · 23/05/2026 15:17

Judi Love just looked bewildered and terrified to be there. I usually think she’s fabulous.

MyAutumnCrow · 23/05/2026 15:20

Kitestring · 23/05/2026 14:41

I like Judi Love but she was out of place on this. Contributed zilch. Intrigued by Paul Merton’s makeover recently- swept back hair and neckerchiefs and cravats. Sometimes it is lame but it has been great lately. Last night’s was boring.

I think he's a TV train buff now. Like a Temu Michael Portillo.

eatreadsleeprepeat · 23/05/2026 15:22

Another idiot here then. Last nights wasn’t as good as sometimes. The week before was hilarious.

redboxer321 · 23/05/2026 15:24

I thought it was pretty good yesterday. Phil Wang was good. Agree that Judi Love contributed nothing and was out of place.

MissyB1 · 23/05/2026 15:24

Yeah I’m feeling it’s gone off the boil a bit. Last night was a bit rubbish, it’s a shame as it used to be one of my absolute TV highlights.

Myoldbear · 23/05/2026 15:25

I enjoyed it as always.
My Friday night treat.

Catapultaway · 23/05/2026 15:27

What would make someone a real idiot is continuing to watch something they dont like 😂

Notmyreality · 23/05/2026 15:27

It well past its prime.

BooneyBeautiful · 23/05/2026 15:32

I still enjoy it, but a relative of mine is sometimes one of the guests, so I am probably a bit biased. Haven't watched last night's episode yet.

emmetgirl · 23/05/2026 15:36

I still think it can be really funny. Some weeks are better than others but you’d expect that. I like it and look forward to watching it!

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 23/05/2026 15:40

It depends on the news.

Sometimes it is hilarious, other times I barely laugh.

I don't think that it is worse than it used to be, if anything Trump and Boris have given them much more material in recent years.

LeftBoobGoneRogue · 23/05/2026 15:44

I was in the audience 2 weeks ago and it was very funny.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 23/05/2026 16:02

What are you on about, it’s great entertainment.

EffortlesslyDedicated · 23/05/2026 16:07

I stopped watching for a few years but started again a few weeks ago and am really enjoying it again. Yes it's a bit smart-arsey but it always has been.

WildEnergySupplier · 23/05/2026 16:12

BooneyBeautiful · 23/05/2026 15:32

I still enjoy it, but a relative of mine is sometimes one of the guests, so I am probably a bit biased. Haven't watched last night's episode yet.

I have a feeling you're not going to tell us who 😁

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DuchessedOrleans · 23/05/2026 16:15

I enjoyed the recent episode with Monty Don.

Lemonfrost · 23/05/2026 17:02

WildEnergySupplier · 23/05/2026 16:12

I have a feeling you're not going to tell us who 😁

And I want to know 🙂

BooneyBeautiful · 23/05/2026 18:50

WildEnergySupplier · 23/05/2026 16:12

I have a feeling you're not going to tell us who 😁

No, because if any of my friends see this post, it will blow my cover! Lol.

PermanentTemporary · 23/05/2026 18:52

I thought last night’s was pretty good, always enjoy Phil Wang. Though Paul wasn’t in top form. He’s always better with someone he clearly gels with, Stephen Mangan always my fave. Last week was brilliant.

Oasisinthearea · 23/05/2026 18:52

Not watched it since it became a crime to take the piss out of anyone or anything.

BlueBlueCowWondering · 24/05/2026 13:15

I thought last week's with Victoria Coren Mitchell hosting was excellent. She was v much in charge

hotflashes · 24/05/2026 13:19

I used to watch it, but I wish they’d put more young people on it. It feels like it’s a programme for the over 50s. 25 years ago when I was 30, it felt current, edgy, funny. If I was 30 now, I wouldn’t watch it.
In fact, I think that about most things on the BBC now. It does not cater for the younger generation at all and that is very problematic for its long term survival