Nick Clegg will be the first guest host when Have I Got News For You returns to BBC1 this October.

Ad

The former leader of the Liberal Democrats becomes the latest politician to put himself in the firing line of team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, following in the ignoble tradition of Boris Johnson, John Prescott and Ann Widdecombe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neixodOIdFA

Clegg's still an MP following the end of the coalition government at the last election, although he's hinted that he might not stand again in the 2020 General Election.

Kevin Bridges has also been confirmed as a panellist, with the final guest still to be confirmed.

Of course, HIGNFY has been a great springboard for former politicians. Just look at... Lembit Opik.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1sSr_OZ4J4

Actually, don't.

Ad

The new series begins on Friday 7th October at 9pm on BBC1.

Authors

James Gill

Comments, questions and tips

Rate this recipe

What is your star rating out of 5?

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Overall rating

Ad
Ad

Download RT App today!

Enjoy entertaining features, interviews and videos featuring your favourite A-list celebrities.
Download now
Ad
Create an image depicting a festive scene with elements from the top Christmas songs, such as a snowy New York for 'Fairytale of New York', a cozy home setting for 'Last Christmas', and a glamorous Christmas party for 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. Include musical notes and festive decorations to represent the spirit of these iconic Christmas songs.

RT offer

Immediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live events

hello
An image depicting a festive scene with iconic Christmas elements such as a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with twinkling lights, snow gently falling, and perhaps a cozy fireplace in the background. The image should capture the essence of popular Christmas songs, with musical notes and lyrics subtly included in the design, representing a playlist of classic Christmas tunes.

summer

Immediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live eventsImmediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live eventsImmediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live events

More

promotional article footer

more