Ian Hislop is a British journalist and editor of private eye on the television series Have I Got News for You.
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Best Known For:The television program Have I Got News for You
Breakthrough:Became editor of Private Eye in 1986
10 Quick Facts About Ian Hislop
- Full Name: Ian Hislop
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program Have I Got News for You
- Current Role: Editor of private eye
- Date of Birth: July 13, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Mumbles, Swansea, Wales
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Victoria Hislop
Ian Hislop Age
Ian Hislop is about 66 years old as of 2026. Ian Hislop was born in 1960.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Magdalen College, University of Oxford and Ardingly College.
- Magdalen College, University of Oxford
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English literature
- Period: 1981
- Ardingly College
Career & Work
Ian Hislop's career includes writing and editorial roles with Private Eye.
Role: Regular team captain on Have I Got News for You
Period: 1990–Present
Organization: Private Eye
Role: Editor
Period: 1986
Details: Has edited the British satirical magazine since 1986.
Organization: Private Eye
Role: Contributor and writer
Period: 1980–1986
Details: Contributed to the magazine prior to becoming editor.
Rise to Fame
Ian Hislop gained recognition as editor of Private Eye on the television show Have I Got News for You.
Ian Hislop Family & Relationships
Ian Hislop is married to Victoria Hislop. He has 2 children, Will Hislop and Emily Helen Hislop.
- Father: David Hislop
- Mother: Helen Rosemarie Hislop
- Children:
- Will Hislop (1993)
- Emily Helen Hislop (1990)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ian Hislop
- Popular As: Ian David Hislop
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: British
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 13, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: July 13
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Mumbles, Swansea, Wales
Family & Relationships
- Father: David Hislop
- Mother: Helen Rosemarie Hislop
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Victoria Hislop
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
