Ian David Hislop (born 13 July 1960) is a British journalist, satirist, and television personality. He is the editor of the satirical magazine ''Private Eye'', a position he has held since 1986. He has appeared on many radio and television programmes and has been a team captain on the BBC satirical quiz show ''Have I Got News for You'' since its inception in 1990. Hislop has frequently been involved in legal battles, as ''Private Eye'' has often been sued for libel over the years. Despite these challenges, Hislop has remained a key figure in British satire and journalism.
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Ian David Hislop (born 13 July 1960) is a British journalist, satirist, and television personality. He is the editor of the satirical magazine ''Private Eye'', a position he has held since 1986. He has appeared on many radio and television programmes and has been a team captain on the BBC satirical quiz show ''Have I Got News for You'' since its inception in 1990. Hislop has frequently been involved in legal battles, as ''Private Eye'' has often been sued for libel over the years. Despite these challenges, Hislop has remained a key figure in British satire and journalism.
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