Stewart, best known for his role as Commanding Officer Jean-Luc Picard throughout the Star Trek franchise, will host the first of nine new episodes of Have I Got News For You, though the remaining guest hosts have not been announced.
BBC panel show Have I Got News For You is back for its latest season, and has just revealed Star Trek icon Patrick Stewart to be the host for the opening episode.
“I am to host the season opener of Have I Got News For You.
The show was initially chaired by long-time host, Angus Deayton, from 1990-2002, but switched to a guest presenter format from then on.