There are those who accuse the show of in its own way helping the careers of people like Boris Johnson, Nigel Faraj and Jacob Reesmog. I think that's been part of the shock, isn't it, that how frail our systems were? And what does another question about have I got news for you? Still going up to 30 years!
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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