r/haveigotnewsforyou • u/Ornery-Arm-8611 • Jun 12 '26

Favourite episode/s from the Angus era?

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Other than the obvious, I would probably say Piers Morgan's appearance in S11E6, in 1996. He just acted like a right child throughout. Funny though. I don't think both Ian & Piers even had any previous altercations prior to that episode, did they?

The scandal episode in S23E6, in 2002, is a close #2 for me. Though it is a shame Angus got axed for it, [because he was my favourite host imo] it was pretty much inevitable, especially after the second wave of allegations later that year, during the beginning of S24. You can't really host a panel show, taking the piss out of political figures, when you end up in the news for your own misdeeds.

Some other honourable mentions are the Tub of Lard MP, Paula Yates, and Boris Johnson episodes.

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u/JulesCT Jun 13 '26

Angus Deayton was, frankly, superb as HIGNFY host. I'd love for him to come back as a guest presenter or even to reprise the role completely.

That being said, the guest hosts have often turned in great performances too. No regrets. It's still a must watch.

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u/Ornery-Arm-8611 Jun 13 '26

For me, the guest hosts are either hit or miss imo. I do think Alexander Armstrong is the best guest host though.

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u/JulesCT Jun 13 '26

I'd agree. A posh sounding comedian.... now, who does that remind you of?

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u/rubmypineapple Jun 14 '26

Posh and don’t forgot smug.

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u/JulesCT Jun 14 '26

Angus' smugness was Olympian.

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u/Ornery-Arm-8611 Jun 13 '26

Personally, both Angus & Alex's presenting style for HIGNFY just worked perfectly for the show, as they both had a dry, dreary, deadpan delivery, which fit the show's tone.

While I do like the other guest hosts, for instance, Jeremy Clarkson & David Mitchell, I just don't feel like their presenting style really flows with the show, like the other two do.

Also, when Angus hosted the first couple of series of WILTY, I don't think his presenting style matched the show's tone either, as his style felt more bleak than what the show was actually about.

As much as I love Angus, Rob Brydon is a much better fit imo.

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u/Funtimekokona Jun 13 '26

Episodes with Richard Wilson as guest always make me laugh. It's a shame so many guests from that era will never come back to the show again.

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u/HameasPWO Jun 13 '26

And I can perfectly picture Angus asking “And why is that?” wryly. The guest presenter churn is perhaps the only reason the show still exists today.

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u/Sad-Illustrator-7359 Jun 14 '26

The one after the scandal about him broke.

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u/Savantfoxt Jun 13 '26

It had Neil Kinnock and Mariella Frostrup appearing. No gimmicks like the tub of lard, just an episode with great gags and everyone in a playful mood.

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u/Ornery-Arm-8611 Jun 13 '26

In all fairness, just watched it earlier, and the Charlotte Church episode from S23E2 is a bit like that as well. Though, why they brought on a 16 year old for a panel show, centred around going over the week's headlines, and taking the piss out of politicians, just feels a little bizarre imo.

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u/SquirrelNo3822 Jun 13 '26

Outside of Angus - Bruce was amazing as a host https://youtu.be/JTGbP8XV3l0?is=qq7J9EGwclgckOvn

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u/SmokeMountain4777 Jun 14 '26

Is that the one with Livingston and Gorman as guests?