Have I Got News For You producer says BBC is nervous about Trump jokes amid $10 billion lawsuit

Hat Trick founder Jimmy Mulville, producing Have I Got News For You for over 25 years, told the Insiders: The TV Podcast the BBC has grown nervous about Trump jokes while his $10 billion lawsuit over edited Panorama coverage of the January 6 speech remains live. Mulville said the BBC "cannot pay Trump public money" and urged leadership to "calm down." The BBC was approached for comment. (Deadline, 3 August 2026)