Mehdi Hasan

Acting

Biography

Born in 1979, Mehdi Raza Hasan is a British political journalist, broadcaster and author. Hasan is the co-author of a biography of Ed Miliband and the political editor of the UK version of The Huffington Post. He is the presenter of the Al Jazeera English shows: The Café, Head to Head and UpFront.

Place of Birth: Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK

Known For

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The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Newsnight

A daily BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians.

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Together for Palestine

Broadcast of the "Together for Palestine" charity concert organized by Brian Eno along with several artists to raise funds and awareness for Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

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Question Time

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".

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Q&A

Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questions.

Filmography

2025

Together for Palestine

as Self

2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

2008

Q&A

as Self - Panellist

1996

The Daily Show

as Self

1980

Newsnight

as Self

1979

Question Time

as Self - Panellist