This page is an ever expanding list of the recurring jokes (or running gags) which have appeared in multiple episode of Have I Got News For You. These jokes are normally referenced by Paul and Ian as they appear in most of the episodes.
- Ian and football
- Donchaknow
- Allegedly
- Ian and getting sued
- Of course its not true
- The Scoring system
- Paul's GCSE in metal work
- John Prescott
- Paul's clairvoyance
- Mocking the format
- The cutting-room floor
- Fingers on buzzers
- Book promotions
- Audience participation