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Is Have I Got News for You safe for children?

NR Comedy, News Generally safe
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Generally safe
# Have I Got News for You - Parental Guide This irreverent British political comedy quiz show features witty hosts Paul Merton and Ian Hislop making sharp jokes about current news and public figures. It contains no violence, profanity, or sexual content, making it generally appropriate for older children who enjoy intelligent humor and can understand political references.
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Violence
Mild
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
Type
TV Show
Released
1990
Rating
NR
Genre
Comedy, News

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

Paul Merton
Paul Merton
Self - Team Captain
Ian Hislop
Ian Hislop
Self - Team Captain
Full cast on IMDb ›
High stimulus

This is a fast-paced adult comedy quiz show with quick banter, rapid joke delivery, and frequent scene changes — not designed for infants or toddlers and well above their developmental needs.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
With parent
Ages 9–12
Yes
Ages 13+
Yes

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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