Have I Got News for You David Tennant, Jack Dee, Helen Lewis (Season 61, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Comedy, Game-Show, News

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Have I Got News for You

David Tennant, Jack Dee, Helen Lewis (Season 61, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Comedy, Game-Show, News

David Tennant is guest presenter for the opening edition of the sixty-first series. Comedian Jack Dee and journalist Helen Lewis join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Director

Paul Wheeler

Writers

Tom Birts (additional material) | Dan Bowman (additional material) | Charlie Dinkin (additional material) | Jane McCutcheon (additional material) & 3 more

Producer

Jo Maney

Production Designers

Jonathan Paul Green (design) | Hugo Keating (design) | Mikki Rain (design)

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 12, 2021

Release date

Apr 12, 2021 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

12 wins & 41 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
5 cast members

Name	Known for
David Tennant Self - Guest Presenter Self - Guest Presenter See fewer	Doctor Who (2005)
Ian Hislop Self - Team Captain Self - Team Captain See fewer	Harry Enfield and Chums (1994)
Paul Merton Self - Team Captain Self - Team Captain See fewer	Have I Got News for You (1990)
Jack Dee Self Self See fewer	Lead Balloon (2006)
Helen Lewis Self Self See fewer	Have I Got News for You (1990)