Ian Hislop
- 63 years old
- British
- Writer, journalist and satirist
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Theatre reviews: Spike
The script for Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's affectionate tribute to Spike Milligan never quite soars, but Spike is still a meticulous recreation of one of the most influential comedy shows ever, writes Susan Mansfield.
Susan Mansfield, The Scotsman, 4th November 2022Spike - 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 2022Ian 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 2022Ian 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 2022Spike 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 2022HIGNFY 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 2022Spike 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 2022Ian 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 2022Have 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 2022Clive 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