Date of Birth: July 13, 1960
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Ian Hislop is a prominent British editor, satirist, writer, and broadcaster, best known for his role as the editor of the satirical magazine “Private Eye.” Born in Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, Hislop has been a significant figure in British media for several decades. He attended Ardingly College and later studied English Literature at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he became involved in comedy and writing. Hislop joined “Private Eye” in 1986 and has since been a vocal critic of political and social issues, using satire as his primary tool. He is also a team captain on the long-running BBC quiz show “Have I Got News for You.”
5 Interesting Facts about Ian Hislop
1. Ian Hislop has been the editor of “Private Eye” since 1986, making him one of the longest-serving editors of any British magazine.
2. He has appeared on every episode of the BBC quiz show “Have I Got News for You” since it began in 1990.
3. Hislop has written and presented several documentaries for the BBC, including “Ian Hislop’s Stiff Upper Lip: An Emotional History of Britain.”
4. He was educated at Ardingly College and Magdalen College, Oxford, where he was also president of the Oxford University Dramatic Society.
5. Hislop is known for his sharp wit and satirical take on current events, making him a frequent guest on various talk shows and news programs.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ian Hislop
1. “Satire is the bringing to ridicule of vice, folly, and humbug.”
2. “People don’t like politicians, and they don’t like journalists. So, the fact that I am both, probably means that I am doubly hated!”
3. “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”
4. “The whole point of ‘Private Eye’ is that it is anti-establishment.”
5. “I think the British people are very good at keeping calm and carrying on, but I also think they like a good laugh.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Ian Hislop’s highest net worth achieved is approximately £10 million.
Children
Ian Hislop and his wife Victoria have two children: a son, William David Hislop, and a daughter, Emily Helen Hislop.
Relevant Links
1. [Ian Hislop on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Hislop
2. [Private Eye Magazine](https://www.private-eye.co.uk/
3. [Ian Hislop on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0386814/
4. [Have I Got News for You](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mkw3
5. [Ian Hislop’s Stiff Upper Lip on BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n8hl9
