Ian Hislop

Born: 1960-07-13

Birthplace: Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, UK

Biography

Ian David Hislop is a British journalist, satirist, writer, broadcaster, and editor of the magazine Private Eye. He has appeared on many radio and television programmes, and has been a team captain on the BBC quiz show Have I Got News for You since the programme's inception in 1990.

Known For

The Wipers Times
Amnesty International's Big 30
Gobble
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
A Bunch of Amateurs
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
Best Ever Spitting Image
Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook

Top Movie Credits

The Wipers Times Writer
Amnesty International's Big 30 Self
Gobble Writer
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 Self (archive footage)
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy Self
A Bunch of Amateurs Writer
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe Self
The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) Self
Best Ever Spitting Image Self
Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook Self