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| Have I Got News For You - The Very Best Of [1990] | ![Have I Got News For You - The Very Best Of [1990]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XXSCYKDHL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Ben Fuller
Actors: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong, Will Self
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (18 reviews)
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Format: Closed-captioned, Pal
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 194 minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
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Release Date: November 25, 2002
Theatrical Release Date: September 28, 1990
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Presented chronologically, IThe Very Best of Have I Got News for You/I is a massive three-and-a-quarter-hour compilation of many of the funniest and all the most famous moments from the first 12 years of the BBC comedy satire quiz show. From host Angus Deayton's witty 1990 hairstyle to his double introduction for the DVD and video versions of this compilation, revel in the ribald rivalry as "TV's Mr Sex" struggles to control team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Relive such highlights as Paula Yates dubbing Hislop the "sperm of the devil", Roy Hattersley's stand-in, a tub of lard, and Germaine Greer and the infamous "F-me shoes" incident. See Boris Johnson get well and truly "stitched up" over an ill-advised phone call, Mr Mrs Neil Hamilton accept their fees in brown paper bags and Piers Morgan totally fail to understand what makes the word "jam" hilarious. Other great moments include the controversy over John Birt's attempt to gag the BBC referring to Peter Mandelson's private life, John Simpson's good-natured account of his jungle trip, and Merton desperately trying to keep awake as Sir Rhodes Boyson droned on, and on, and on about, err... something or other. It's quite simply, TV comedy at its best. pBOn the DVD:/B IHave I Got News For You/I features a commentary with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton in which, rather than play for comedy, they talk interestingly about their memories of the various episodes. Nevertheless there are still some laughs to be had. Optional onscreen text provides a wealth of background to half-forgotten news stories, as well as usefully identifying the more obscure guests. Seven minutes of trailers are often hilarious, while a INewsnight/I feature intriguingly analyses why politicians go on IHIGNFY/I. Terry Wogan tries to get the show into IRoom 101/I in an extract from that show, and various politicians offer their views on the programme. The sound is functional stereo and the excellent picture is encoded to switch automatically from 4:3 to anamorphic 16:9 when IHIGNFY/I moved to widescreen. --IGary S Dalkin/I
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AnGuS iS gOd July 7, 2008
I heart Angus Deayton. Best tv host ever during that time period. He's so much funnier than Paul Merton it isn't even a contest, and he manages to be more articulate than Hislop as well. BBC made a mistake by letting him go.
 Good, but would like more! April 25, 2008
This DVD is very entertaining. The extras are great especially the commentary with Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. I felt the clips were often cut short though and would have liked it to be a bit longer. Obviously there is a large amount to choose from after so many series but still, in places it did seem very abruptly cut.br /br /Still would highly recommend!
Classic British Institution August 7, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When a genius of surrealism, the King of satire and TV's most smug, sarcastic host got together to present a news programme taking a satirical look at the week's news, the result was 'Have I Got News For You', which thanks to Paul Merton, Ian Hislop and Angus Deayton, has been making news funny for nearly two decades. br /br /Private Eye editor Ian Hislop is frequently scathing, with a sharp wit and a forked tongue, whilst Paul Merton is uniquely surreal, with an even sharper wit and a humour which excels in it's randomness. Angus Deayton's wry snideness adds the perfect balance to this comedy great. br /br /This DVD is filled with some truly hilarious comedy, but for those who are up up to date with current affairs only. This is comedy with intelligence, for those who have intelligence, and I have often noticed that those with feeble minds laugh only half-heartedly at it. Despite this, I find it incredibly riveting to watch the vast array of people who have appeared on it, from Stephen Fry to Salman Rushdie to Charles Kennedy and the iccorigible Boris Johnson, all of whom have something unique to bring to the show. What is particularly spectacular to watch is the show which was filmed shortly after Angus Deayton's drugs and prostitution scandal. Watching Ian Hislop and Paul Merton tear into him is nothing short of TV gold.br /br /Those of you who love comedy with brains: buy this!
Great content, classy DVD February 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best exponent of 'get your TV show on DVD' I've seen. It's clear that thought has gone into this.br /br /I won't dwell on the content - if you're a HIGNFY fan, you'll be well aware just how funny this material is. What stands out though is the quality of the DVD. Firstly, we can watch the main feature (clips from 1990 to 2002, better than it sounds!), then watch it again but with commentary from Ian and Paul (which is very entertaining), and then watch it again with the 'trivia track' - random snippets and questions which appear at the bottom of the screen which are usually good enough to require your attention. Add to this an interesting set of extras, and you have a DVD that feels lovingly put together.br /br /Highly recommended.
Really Funny September 11, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
It's amazing to think just how long HIGNFY has been going for now and just how strong it remains. Watching this compilation, what struck me is that it seems to have improved over time which is impressive.pThe DVD contains clips from all series upto the end of the Deyton era and you'll be laughing throughout. It's interesting to see how many stories that were featured at the start still seem to be rumbling on now. There all the classic moments here, The Tub of Lard, Boris Johnson's first bizzare appearance and my all time favourite, Ian Hislop doing battle with Paula Yeats.pThere is an enjoyable commentary track included with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton giving their comments on things. That's very funny in places and a good extra.pFans of the show will love this.
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