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Have I Got News For You. Ian Hislop
Ian Hislop

Ian Hislop

  • 64 years old
  • British
  • Writer, journalist and satirist

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Spike - Darlington Hippodrome review

Spike is tonally unsteady, haphazard and inconsistent. And although both Milligan and The Goon Show could also be described in this way, one can't help but feel that they both deserve something better than this.

Mark Clegg, The Reviews Hub, 19th October 2022

Ian Hislop reveals why comic genius Spike Milligan would have loved Greta Thunberg

Hislop, who has co-written a new stage play about Milligan's years on The Goon Show, believes he would be sharing a platform with environmental campaigners like Greta Thunberg if he was alive today.

Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 17th October 2022

Ian Hislop: Political satire is harder work than it used to be

Ian Hislop says the current political climate is making his job more difficult.

STV, 13th October 2022

Spike review

Aficionados of The Goon Show clearly enjoyed the play hugely, noisily showing their appreciation at the curtain calls, but I wonder if it will introduce Spike to a new, younger audience. If it doesn't, it is a shame, as he was a huge talent, very influential on all forms of comedy.

London Theatre 1, 12th October 2022

HIGNFY announces Boris Johnson special

Have I Got News For You will return in September for its 64th series, opening with a Boris Johnson-themed special.

British Comedy Guide, 16th August 2022

Spike play to tour the UK this autumn

Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish will reprise his critically acclaimed role as Spike Milligan this autumn, as Spike - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that had its world premiere at The Watermill in January - tours the UK.

Theatre Weekly, 20th May 2022

Ian Hislop says 'entire Tory party' should resign for supporting PM

Ian Hislop was met with cheers on Have I Got News For You as he said that the "entire Tory party" should resign for defending Boris Johnson amid the partygate scandal.

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 16th April 2022

Have I Got News For You is living a dreary panel show Groundhog Day

The stalwart BBC series begins its 63rd series tonight, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton returning as perennial team captains. The series is a British TV institution, writes Louis Chilton - but why does it feel like it's just peddling the same tired schtick?

Louis Chilton, The Independent, 1st April 2022

Clive Myrie to host Have I Got News For You

The episode will air on Friday 1st April, BBC One, 9pm.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th March 2022

Spike review

This affectionate and spirited tribute similarly lacks surprise - although it will serve as nostalgia for those who remember the show, as the age demographic of the audience attests.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd February 2022

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