In his work as a journalist and commentator in print and on television Ian Hislop constantly demonstrates a healthy scepticism towards people in positions of power. Could his attitude be a ...

Ian Hislop has named his best and worst Have I Got News For You guest and revealed what makes the show so unique. The popular BBC comedy quiz show, which grills celebrity contestants on the week ...

With the help of contemporary comedians, scholars and an appetite for enduring humour, Ian Hislop tracks down the earliest examples of enduring British comedy tropes and jokes. Show more There are ...