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In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)

In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)

By: In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)
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While the TV show is on break, this pod brings you a tasty edit of the news items that would have made it onto the programme – as a quartet of some of the creatives behind the scenes at the show discuss what makes each item Have I Got News For You worthy.

Hosted by Jack Harris, Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston and Mike Rayment.

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Episodes
  • Trump, Angela Rayner & The Club World Cup

    Trump, Angela Rayner & The Club World Cup
    Jul 16 2025
    The team talk about Donald Trump’s realisation that Vladamir Putin might actually not be a good guy after all, his decision to arm Ukraine and strange trophy lift at The Club World Cup.

    Later, they discuss Angela Rayner’s spat with Unite, question what could turn a pigeon green and ponder how they would spoil their plushies should they take them to a 'Plushie Hotel'…

    For updates on the show and to get involved in future 'Missing Words Rounds', make sure you’re following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.

    Our hosts are Jack Harris
    Queenie Miller
    Mike Rayment
    And Emerald Paston dialling in this week as she attempts to experience Cornwall exactly like the author of her new favourite memoir.

    The Producer, ousted by Labour MP Chris Bryant for his poor placement of apostrophes, is Diggory Waite
    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton
    The Music is by Big George

    In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast
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    33 mins
  • Macron’s State Visit, A New Political Party & Jeremy Hunt’s Toaster

    Macron’s State Visit, A New Political Party & Jeremy Hunt’s Toaster
    Jul 9 2025
    The team go through Keir Starmer’s to-do list – starting with the immediate issue of Emmanuel Macron’s state visit, sorting out the economy, and handling threats from other political parties – both old and new…

    Later, they bring you all the latest fashion news from the Oasis reunion, the £500,000 full stop and Jeremy Hunt’s toaster.

    For updates on the show and to get involved in future 'Missing Words Rounds', make sure you’re following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.

    Our hosts are Jack Harris
    Emerald Paston
    Queenie Miller
    And Mike Rayment dialling in this week after a bout of Queenie’s mushroom wellington.

    The Producer is Diggory Waite
    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton
    The Music is by Big George

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    33 mins
  • Glastonbury, Another U-Turn & Robot Football

    Glastonbury, Another U-Turn & Robot Football
    Jul 2 2025
    The team gather at a pork pie buffet to cover Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury set, another humiliating U-turn for Starmer and Nigel Farage’s aspirational aftershave...

    Plus: JD Vance’s baby photos, China’s first AI football tournament and succulent Chinese meals…

    For updates on the show and to get involved in future 'Missing Words Rounds', make sure you’re following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.

    Our hosts are Jack Harris
    Emerald Paston
    Mike Rayment
    And Queenie Miller dialling in this week.

    The Producer is Diggory Waite
    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton
    The Music is by Big George

    In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast
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    35 mins
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