7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Have I Got News for You (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Negative
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The show primarily offers satirical commentary on current events and political figures from across the spectrum, consciously balancing its critiques of both left and right-leaning politicians and policies. Its focus is on exposing the absurdity and hypocrisy in public life rather than promoting a specific ideological agenda.
This satirical panel show, while featuring long-standing traditional core members, incorporates visible diversity through its rotating guest hosts and panelists. Its narrative primarily focuses on critiquing current events and public figures, rather than explicitly targeting traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its content.
Secondary
Have I Got News for You, a satirical news quiz, occasionally references LGBTQ+ themes in the context of current events or features LGBTQ+ guests. Its portrayal is generally neutral, neither explicitly affirming nor denigrating, with discussions focusing on news items or political satire rather than character-driven narratives or specific identity exploration.
The show consistently satirizes Christian institutions and prominent adherents, highlighting perceived hypocrisy, outdated doctrines, scandals, and political influence through comedic critique. It rarely offers a counterbalancing positive portrayal.
Islam is frequently depicted in the context of news stories concerning extremism, social controversies, or political issues, with the show's satire consistently highlighting problematic aspects of its institutions or specific adherents without significant positive nuance.
As a satirical panel show, 'Have I Got News for You' does not feature narrative characters or develop sustained themes. While it may occasionally reference news stories involving transsexual individuals or issues, these are incidental comments on external events rather than a depiction or portrayal within the show's own content. Consequently, there is no identifiable transgender portrayal to evaluate under the given rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a satirical news panel show, "Have I Got News for You" features real individuals (presenters, team captains, guest panelists) rather than fictional characters with established canonical genders from source material. Therefore, the concept of a gender swap does not apply.
As a satirical news panel show, "Have I Got News for You" features real-life hosts, team captains, and guest panelists rather than fictional characters with established canonical races. Therefore, the concept of a race swap does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.1
Critic Ratings
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