Have I Got News for You further mockery, Deayton was fired in October, two shows into series 24. At short notice, Merton hosted the first episode after Deayton's departure, and was described as "merciless" in his treatment of his former co-star. A series of guest hosts appeared for the remainder of the series, including Anne Robinson, Boris Johnson, and Jeremy Clarkson. Despite an initial search for a permanent successor to Deayton, having a different guest host each week proved successful, with average audience figures increasing from 6 million to 7 million. It was therefore announced in June 2003 that this feature would continue permanently. Hislop is
Have I Told You Lately Impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner included the song as one of his eight "Desert Island Discs" on BBC Radio 4 on 20 April 2003. Television and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford also included the song on her list on 24 December 2006. Have I Told You Lately "Have I Told You Lately" is a song written and recorded by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison for his nineteenth studio album "Avalon Sunset" (1989). It is a romantic ballad that is often played at weddings, although it was originally written as a prayer. "Have I Told You Lately" has received acclaim, winning a