Martin Clunes is set to return to the BBC's satirical panel show Have I Got News For You as guest host for the final episode of the current 70th series. The Doc Martin star will make his 22nd appearance on the programme, marking his 17th time as host.
The episode, scheduled for Friday, December 12 at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, will also feature comedian Phil Wang as a guest panellist for his 15th appearance. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop will round up the week's news with their comedic political commentary.
Clunes' return to the show comes alongside his involvement in Best Medicine, a new medical drama inspired by his original series Doc Martin. The actor will make a guest appearance as Dr Robert Best, the on-screen father of the lead character played by Josh Charles.
Doc Martin ran for 10 seasons over 18 years, concluding in December 2022 with a Christmas special. In an earlier interview on Good Morning Britain, Clunes hinted that a revival is unlikely, joking about a potential prequel called 'Young Doc' or 'Baby Doc Martin'.
