Ian Hislott may be most recognized for being a panelist on the long-running TV show Have I Got News For You but he uses his voice most powerfully as editor of Private Eye Magazine. He's been exposing political corruption wrong doing by the powerful and the pomposity of the rich and famous including with his annual Paul Footer Awards, recognizing outstanding investigative reporting. Ian's explored many of the institutions and ideas that define modern British identity including nostalgia very fashionable now. Samira Ahmed goes behind the celebrity persona to find out what influences shape their success.
Samira Ahmed speaks to journalist, satirist, and editor of the magazine Private Eye, Ian Hislop. They speak about his life and career, from an upbringing in Nigeria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong before returning to Britain to attend boarding school where he began his satirical career. Ian Hislop became editor of the British satirical magazine Private Eye at just 25, in his 37 years as editor he has been reported as the most sued man in English legal history. This episode was recorded in April 2021 when Boris Johnson was still the prime minister of the UK.
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