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

By: Hat Trick Productions
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  • While the TV show is on summer break, this pod brings you a tasty edit of the news items that would have made it onto the programme – as a quartet 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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  • HIGNFY US, Three-Word Slogans and Big Autumn Energy

    HIGNFY US, Three-Word Slogans and Big Autumn Energy
    Sep 18 2024

    Join some of the team behind Have I Got News For You as they take you through the serious (but more often not-so-serious) stories In The News This Week.


    This week, your hosts Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston and Mike Rayment go behind-the-scenes with Jack Harris to discuss the debut of Have I Got News for You US, unpack the fallout from another assassination attempt on Donald Trump and answer the question 'Who's got beef with the Pope, Larry the Cat and Prince Andrew?'


    Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode as we release every Wednesday right up until the TV Show returns in October.


    For updates on the show, 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 using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.


    The Producer is Diggory Waite

    The Engineer is John Wakefield

    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
  • Winter Fuel Allowance, Dating Jeremy Corbyn & Super Sweet Peaches

    Winter Fuel Allowance, Dating Jeremy Corbyn & Super Sweet Peaches
    Sep 11 2024

    Join some of the team behind Have I Got News For You as they take you through the serious (but more often not-so-serious) stories In The News This Week.


    This week, your hosts Jack Harris, Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston, and Mike Rayment unpack the controversial vote by MPs to support the government's motion to slash the Winter Fuel Allowance for pensioners, the latest casualty in the Tory Leadership Contest, Diane Abbott's revealing account of her romantic history with Jeremy Corbyn, and, to sugar the pill, an indulgent discussion of some outrageously sweet peaches for sale...


    Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode as we release every Wednesday right up until the TV Show returns in October.


    For updates on the show, 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 using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.


    The Producer is Diggory Waite

    The Engineer is John Wakefield

    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton

    The Music is by Big George


    In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    33 mins
  • Tory Leadership Merch, Sidewalk Stew & The Never-Ending Cruise

    Tory Leadership Merch, Sidewalk Stew & The Never-Ending Cruise
    Sep 4 2024

    Join some of the team behind Have I Got News For You as they take you through the serious (but more often not-so-serious) stories In The News This Week.


    This week, your hosts Jack Harris, Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston, and Mike Rayment guide you through the latest twists in the Tory leadership contest, a disastrous work trip, Belfast's stranded cruise saga, and the new (terrible) social media trend—'Airport Tray Aesthetic'...


    Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode as we release every Wednesday right up until the TV Show returns in October.


    For updates on the show, 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 using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.


    The Producer is Diggory Waite

    The Engineer is John Wakefield

    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton

    The Music is by Big George


    In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    32 mins

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Smug and desperately unfunny

Like eavesdropping on an intensely smug sixth form review. Without any of the wit, charn or bite of the TV programme.

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