Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, satirist, magazine editor, broadcaster |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 13/07/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbles, Swansea, Wales |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Ian Hislop
26/06/2026
Ian Hislop marked 40 years as editor of Private Eye at a British Society of Magazine Editors lunch in London. He said he had no plans to step down and remained optimistic about the future of print magazines. The event highlighted the magazine's long-running influence in British journalism.
07/04/2026
Have I Got News for You returned for a new series on BBC One, with Ian Hislop captaining the team. A segment in which he and guest panellist Armando Iannucci mocked Donald Trump's military action against Iran drew widespread attention online.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ian David Hislop is a British journalist, satirist and television personality. He has edited the satirical magazine Private Eye since 1986 and has been a team captain on the BBC quiz show Have I Got News for You since its launch in 1990. |
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| Early Life | He grew up in several countries because of his father's civil engineering work and attended a British boarding school, where he wrote and performed in revues. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Magdalen College, Oxford (BA) |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Previously lived in London for more than twenty years; later moved to Sissinghurst, Kent |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Victoria Hislop (married 1988) |
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Family
| Spouse | Victoria Hislop |
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Career
| Early Career | Began writing for Private Eye shortly after leaving Oxford, having earlier edited the satirical magazine Passing Wind at university. |
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| Editorial Role | Became editor of Private Eye in 1986, succeeding Richard Ingrams, and has held the post since. |
| Television | Appeared on the youth talk show Loose Talk and wrote for the puppet satire series Spitting Image before presenting documentaries. |
| Broadcasting | Team captain on Have I Got News for You since 1990, and the only person to appear in every episode of the show. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was involved in the creation of the satirical magazine Passing Wind with his Oxford classmate Nick Newman. | |
| 2. Private Eye's frequent libel cases led to him being described as one of the most sued men in Britain. | |
| 3. He has presented serious documentary series alongside his satirical work, including a history of tax. |
