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Prescott asks for 'HIGNFY' tips

Published Tuesday, Jun 1 2010, 15:29 BST | By Morgan Jeffery
Paul Merton on Have I Got News For You

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John Prescott has asked his followers on Twitter for advice on his upcoming role as host of Have I Got News For You.

The former Deputy Prime Minister is due to host the final episode of the show's 39th series, alongside regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

Having announced the news, Prescott asked: "So what do we think about me hosting HIGNFY next week? Any tips or words of advice?"

He later commented on the responses he had received, posting: "Thanks for tips for hosting HIGNFY. 6 of them were to punch [Ian] Hislop!"

Prescott's episode will also feature comedian John Bishop and Labour MP Bob Marshall-Andrews as guest panellists.

The episode is due to air this Thursday at 9pm on BBC One.
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