Ian Hislop reviews an insane year of British politics

[@PoliticsJOE]

Watch our interview with Adam Curtis that Ian mentioned here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGeWp39_jqeWpqs&ab_channel=PoliticsJOE

[@splinterbyrd]

This just confirms my view that the reason BoJo is so hated by Hislop and the Liberal left is because of brexit. Unfortunately, BoJo didn't vote for brexit. The voters did.

[@missdollyana]

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[@missdollyana]

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[@polyestermammoth740]

@splinterbyrd disingenuous and fatuous argument

[@callaghandevYoutube]

This is a good doc too kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoKqd42bq8Sbbck

[@ZER0--]

Ian Hislop is a great example of a guy that went to a private/public school and didn't turn out a twat. He seems to have as much an unbiased opinion on politics as he can have. And I love HIGNFY and Private Eye.

[@woolmer608]

I think he treat’s them all with equal contempt,I think he’s brilliant at it .

[@ZER0--]

@@woolmer608 Yea. I might even buy the Private Eye annual.

[@modithorson7484]

The fact that he's come through the same institutions as the politicians means he understands them better than most, and can therefore eviscerate them with brutal precision.

[@crh7742]

"a great example of a guy that went to a private/public school and didn't turn out a twat" - LOL, but yes, sadly there are plenty of those in British media/politics.

[@ZER0--]

@@crh7742 Exactly my point. White privilege comes to mind, (even though we have a "brown" PM.) And as Ian pointed out in this interview, he was surprised at the lack of any racism in the press about Rishi being the first non-white PM. Next we'll have a disabled trans person in power. Diversity and all that.

[@josephbaron3049]

Ian is a sane voice in a mad world and a wonderful wit. It's nice to know that there's at least one person in the UK that is keeping a close eye on Westminster and holding their feet to the fire. Love these long form interviews

[@jeanlind7540]

I remember HIGNFY when Ian’s guest was his idol Peter Cook. I would love Ian to recount story of when they invaded Mirror & phoned Robert Maxwell in NY to tell him they were in his office. It was soooo funny 😄

[@valerierooney1299]

Absolutely agree 👍

[@collydub1987]

Are they actually accountable tho? Shouldn't some people be in prison?

[@john1703]

@@collydub1987 That's what Parliamentary Privilege does for you!

[@vebesese5632]

Private schoolboy and entitled King Cnut interviews privately educated and privileged King Cnut.

[@esmenhamaire6398]

Ian Hislop is a national treasure! Always informative, cuts to the core of subjects, polite and funny with it!

[@beenaplumber8379]

I'm an American, and I agree. He is a national treasure of the UK. He is direct, logical, intelligent, factual, respectful, funny, and so pleasant. He is, by himself, a representative of how a political discourse should proceed.

[@Humanimal47]

​@@beenaplumber8379he did a great interview with one of your national treasures recently - Jon Stewart. Well worth a watch.

[@beenaplumber8379]

@@Humanimal47 Thanks! I'll look for it. Yeah, I agree, Jon is one of our national treasures.

[@em_yu]

Love Mr Hislop. Ian makes me feel sane again, like balanced, reasonable, thought-through, compassionate things have value, and it's possible to be hopeful about the future

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

And wouldn't Ian make a splendid PM? Instead, your "journalist" turned PM was sacked for lying as both a journalist and a PM. Your Tory party is just as foul and fully fascist as the American Republicans, and your "Labour" is now led by a Tory!

[@AnonYmous-lk9qy]

Excellent interview skills by Ollie, and I never tire of Ians raw, unabridged and wholy realistic view of the state of the UK.

[@markstott6689]

Well that was 50 odd minutes of rational discourse and I loved every minute of it. These two together are a political marriage made in heaven. I wish that they did either a weekly or monthly show together. They could put the world to rights in no time.

[@splinterbyrd]

If enough of us say so, perhaps they will

[@grobbler1]

Mr Hislop is that rare thing - a decent and proper journalist.

[@nikkimarland87]

Very rare he's funny too

[@Al-cynic]

A decent and proper human

[@swanronson173]

Always a pleasure to watch these long form interviews with Mr Hislop. He is the exemplar for journalists everywhere, the epitome of speaking truth to power.

[@notrut]

So why is he in Court frequently?

[@sutton513]

@@notrut For that exact reason.

[@checkeredcheese]

_Sir_ Ian Hislop, you mean. He's controlled opposition.

[@aurelia5614]

@@checkeredcheese Is he, really?

[@Taketimeout3]

Give me a break. Exemplar? Who uses words like that except little green men. 142 of them to be precise. Putin should sack you, but then he should sack his army. But there is no one better to replace you all. Back in 1932 Stalin thought people who starved to death were purposely starving to spite him. He thought the Ukranians and kulaks were starving as a form of protest so he made things even worse for Ukraine. Even then Europe did absolutely nothing to help Ukraine. It didn't even make the newspapers. I guess people were too busy laughing at satirical publications back then too, taking justified pot shots at the bungling politicians and thinking it's proof we are a great bunch because we got a sophisticated sense of humour.

[@LoubyQ]

This was a fantastic interview. Hislop always speaks such sense - no overblown commentary, just solid truths articulated brilliantly.

[@JCJTC]

Love Ian Hislop on so many levels. Could listen to him all day. I'm so grateful for his voice over the last few decades. My only wish is he would do more documentaries as he has a true gift of oratory that I could literally listen to him read the phone book (showing my age) and he would make it insightful.

[@yampk1]

Yes his documentaries have really been excellent

[@Farweasel]

I was listening to Ian Hislop's comments on Boris Johnson thinking at first 'Yeah, well he did screw up Covid but he got it dead right backing every possible Vaccine supplier' ........ And then Mr Hislop would add another *very* insightful point, then another and pointed out the Truss stich-up fiasco Eventually the penny dropped. Its absolutely true. For all his jokey personna, Johnson really is a total 💩

[@robotjunkie3764]

Then Geoff capes could rip it in half 😂

[@NarcissistsPatient9752]

JC. But could he remember as much as Rainman ☎️📖?

[@robotjunkie3764]

@@NarcissistsPatient9752 who? Geoff capes

[@EthanKristopherHartley]

I love these interviews with Ian and Ollie as it's less an interview but more of a chat between a couple of friends. And considering the absolute dearth of real interviews in the world, a friendly chat between two intelligent, tuned in people is just a pleasant experience.

[@monged4life442]

His journalistic manner is just so refreshing. His one of getting the 2 RMT leaders in a pub to chat over a pint was fantastic, compared to sky news getting them on to just repeatedly say "how dare you inconvenience people, oh don't answer that, we're running out of time!"

[@RobBCactive]

There are many great long lightly cut interviews with smart interesting guests around now. There's YT channels & podcasts that specialise in them, while PBS has some like "The Putin Files", the Silicon Curtain regularly has varied guests and a perceptive interviewer. For a dramatic topic "American Psyops" is a series with Wes Clarke jnr, which illuminates the intersecting world of international money, film, state intelligence agencies, politics and NATO chiefs featuring the general's son who rather drifted once leaving the US army.

[@samuelwragg8615]

Does that mean we can shout "Shirt lifter" to ian Hislop?

[@spacechannelfiver]

@@samuelwragg8615 I doubt he'd mind, and you wouldn't get arrested for it.

[@EthanKristopherHartley]

I think @@spacechannelfiver has it spot on. Ian Hislop has probably heard much worse descriptions of himself and laughed them off. He's also probably aware that we're in the 21st Century and calling someone Gay (even using half century old insults) isn't the terrible insult some people seem to think it is. 😁

[@Roshwood477]

Here's what I like about Ian Hislop..... He speaks truth to power regardless of which side of the isle he's dealing with. As an American, who is SO TIRED of our own political nightmare, it is refreshing. I still don't know whether he leans left or right because he is so good at holding both sides accountable. That's how journalism should work.

[@ColinTindal]

Absolutely. Ian leans towards common sense and away from hypocrisy!

[@Historian212]

As another viewer from the US, I couldn’t agree more.

[@maisiesummerfield265]

he treats both of those imposters the same -apologies to Kipling

[@rosalindmartin4469]

So unfortunate that politics doesnt work for individuals or weak groups.

[@lamagic007]

Apparently he has previously voted Lib Dem.

[@nicksims2827]

I really want a regular Ian & Oli show/podcast/series. These are so much fun

[@jeanlind7540]

Can’t get enough 😅

[@u.h.h4915]

The World have trusted ruZZki 😱‼️NEVER AGAIN‼️💛💙👍🏻

[@TheSuzberry]

Or we could watch HIGFY.

[@BaronFanhope]

10:00 - A perfect way to describe the UK's constitutional monarchy: 'We're allowed to shout "you're a nonce" at Prince Andrew!' 🤣🤣🤣

[@stoatlord1976]

Ian Hislop is one of the very few sane voices in the cess pit of politics at the moment. The discussion of patriotism in this interview in particular resonates with me.

[@davecollins8696]

Yes, everything Ian Hislop does is great and a sane voice in a crazy world,....I once met him, and sold him a railway ticket, recognised him straight away of course and he knew.....very nice guy indeed.

[@johnkilgallon207]

Ian Hislop has been on the high wire of political discourse in Britain for over 30 years. He has consistently asked the difficult and challenging questions without coming down on one side or the other. Ultimately that is a role that has a real value. His broadcasts give food for thought, and show paradoxes and hypocrisy in mainstream narratives without providing answers or prescriptions. It is a very technically challenging role, a very emotionally and intellectually challenging role that he has done as a free agent for over 30 years. He is a diplomat to the public sphere of discourse who has paid his own way. In his own very understated, modest and typically British way he manages to engage with audiences and questions them and educate them and enables them to grow and ask questions. He is an educator and a national treasure!

[@JdeBP]

Are old enough to have heard Ian's predecessor on the radio version of the show?

[@lizwiseman7405]

@@JdeBP Was that Richard Ingrams?

[@TheManwithaview]

@@lizwiseman7405 Yes and Ian has been about with regards to Private Eye for over 40 years.

[@vebesese5632]

Private schoolboy and entitled King Cnut interviews privately educated and privileged King Cnut.

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

30 years of sensible commenting but country slowly going by the drain. It means all his comments weren't taken seriously

[@laurieharper1526]

As an Eye subscriber, I sometimes find the mag' a difficult read, because I get so bloody angry at some of the stuff in it. I don't want them to tone it down or stop telling it like it is. I just wish the truth wasn't quite so shitty.

[@strangelove9608]

Couldnt agree more !! Also feeling powerless these days to change anything 8(

[@ahuddleston6512]

You've got awesome tastes 👍

[@gm2407]

There is a sweet spot between ignorance and awareness where you know enough to get the joke but not enough to understand and empathise all the horrible implications. Things need to get better, change needs to happen and not just the greedy direction those in charge are taking them. Constructive action needs to benefit the broadest part of the country not just the richest.

[@stevenredpath9332]

The problem with dark humour, as I noted in Some More News, is that you realise that it’s just reality.

[@MerlynMusicman]

Dont think I've unwrapped one from its plastic in about 5 years or more but stay subscribed to show support. Its too depressing.

[@barbmennie2502]

Just really appreciate your honesty and integrity; I remember your conversation with Neville and laughed out Loud! Lived and worked in Qatar for a year so understand the human rights issues. Thank you again

[@yezdyarkaoosji7559]

Watching this interview from cross the pond, I found this interview very lively and seriously educational. Could not disagree with a single opinion he expressed... and enjoyed the casual chatty way in which he propounded his assessments. Should watch his work more often!

[@dodgeman777]

Ian Hislop is a national treasure

[@bobaphet4125]

You know ‘Have I Got News For You’?

[@karlbassett8485]

What is your opinion on Liz Truss' recovery plan which Hislop criticised for spending money today to be paid for by future taxes, given that that is very similar to President Biden's recovery bill which cost $1.9 trillion and is to be paid for with borrowing and future taxes? Biden's plan seems to be working.

[@kiwifruitpoo]

Long may the Hislop/Dugmore mentoring sessions continue. I watched the John Sweeney interview yesterday and Olie’s ability to allow the guest to speak with limited interjections is a breath of fresh air. He has a big future ahead of him.

[@igocamping3545]

As an Aussie that has lived in the UK, I have turned to Ian over and over again to be my source of reasoned, insightful information of goings on in the UK. He is the kind of guy Id enjoy having a beer with, and one of the few people that would intimidate me with their overall wisdom. He is funny, and charming. Top work mate.

[@Snotzalotz]

Him and James O’Brien are the two I’d actually consider listening to when it comes to politics

[@freddofrog9892]

Similar situation with me insofar as Aussie in the uk. I Love Ian’s unbiased view on the decisions of any / every party. His opinions are always based on the nett benefit of the population rather than party lines

[@carlllewellyn]

Love Ian Hislop, so open, funny and provocative

[@craigbradley3313]

I've only ever seen Ian Hislop on HIGNFY. It was enjoyable to see him do a straight interview. Love his views and just general common sense which many people lack!

[@deankeith2507]

buy private eye its well worth the money

[@Trelkovsky69]

The fact that the well-spoken, eloquent Ian Hislop with a mental vocabulary as big as the oxford dictionary has to resort so often to the word "extraordinary" really illustrates quite well what times we live in right now.

[@nedludd7622]

"It wasn't because he was a liar, but because he was a liability."

[@vincegibson4721]

This interview should be shown on the news at 10, maybe Britain would wake up

[@guyroberts8932]

Politically, this year has been like riding a bike with no brakes or steering downhill straight into a quarry full of sewage

[@Happy_Shopper]

And we're strapped to the bike for the ride 😔

[@thenameplus431]

@@Happy_Shopperand the bikes on fire

[@Glasgow_kiss]

@@thenameplus431 with pressure sensitive landmines on the hill

[@guyroberts8932]

.... And those landmines blow you over the quarry of sewage into the steaming pile of dog shit that is 2023

[@upbeatsarcastic8217]

Plot twist: its not a quarry, its the North Sea.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

The term “national treasure” gets used too often, but Ian really is one.

[@stephenrice4554]

I am not a political animal and the day to day machinations of politicians , who I think of as lying amoral grabbers , are slightly beyond me . This interview was like turning the light on , clarity , intelligence, humour , damn I enjoyed it , even to my belief that Russian money and Arabic potentates are buying great swathes of this country . I find the basic dishonesty of our , er , leaders breathtaking in its dishonest machiavellian scope . I look forward to more of these enlightening programs . 👍🇬🇧

[@mikesanders8621]

You might not want to watch anything else with Ian.

[@billybob01234567]

It's so cathartic and reassuring to just listen to the sensibilities of Sir Hislop. He needs his own dedicated show

[@MrThecarebear]

@@will123134 Not that again.,

[@lauramarcus2063]

He'll likely not be best pleased by this but I really do think Ian Hislop is fast becoming a national treasure. Over-used phrase, I know, and he's far too modest to accept it but I think it's true. Private Eye is an exemplar of proper journalism and told alongside great jokes and cartoons too. I also very much enjoyed Oli Dugmore's contributions. In an age of supposedly short attention spans this was a very enjoyable watch.

[@stevewatson6839]

WTF? Becoming? Ian has been a national treasure almost since he was in short pants! I like the man loads - despite finding his political bent lunacy.

[@babboon5764]

@@stevewatson6839 Not only is he a gifted comic across several formats ....... *He's persuasive too* . I suspect 70%+ of his fan club will spit when I admit I reckon Reform Party are now our least bad option. [*] But Ian H really has enlightened me just *how* bad BoJo&Co are ~ Not just feckless but bent as owt. [*] Least bad because we will need a landmass bigger than Africa to accommodate all the poor sods *every* other Party seem happy to let in 🙄

[@LeeMaverick]

Agree :)

[@danslater1542]

@@LeeMaverick I can't stand him as a person. PI is great, though.

[@markpapp8784]

@@danslater1542 PI's not that great - it's just a smidge over 3.14 PE is a fine magazine.

[@nickbarton3191]

One of the most intelligent interviews we've seen in a while.

[@thomasdugdale424]

Watching Ian speak at the public inquiry really showed what a clever man he is would love to see him face to face with the tory boys

[@Peejay1966]

Sadly, I don't think we've got close to the bottom yet. But Ian Hislop is a genuine gem.

[@MontyCantsin5]

I agree. I think the Tory Party in particular can, and will, get worse. Horrifying.

[@Peejay1966]

@@MontyCantsin5 I reckon you're right. Bad times ahead.

[@petefl1818]

Yes 2023 will be even worse.

[@myce-liam]

@@Peejay1966 At this point it's pretty much guaranteed.

[@markmonaghan2309]

The tory don't get worse we just see more.

[@MrLaurence8]

We need more people like YOU Russell … people who are not afraid of the Truth or what their “friends” think of them (in their heads) … not afraid of being-or not being “Accepted” by most who haven’t got a clue if they even have a thought about anything meaningful .. happily following the annonymous “”crowd”Happy to be one in a crowd

[@BIN3RY]

Can this be a monthly thing please? JOE interviewing Heslop. Cracking summary of the UK. Great talking points. "Andrew is a nonce" Had me laughing so much when Heslop quoted that.

[@ricochet243]

Once a year is not enough for these chats. More please!!

[@re-unbox896]

Thank you Ian for refreshing everyone's memory especially on stamping on the new emerging narratives of Boris' removal. Happy New Year.

[@ZodeakUrganomix]

Please do these 1h interviews with Ian every 6 months!!

[@nectarinedreams7208]

Hell, how about once a week? You could call it Have I Got News For You or something.

[@memediatek]

@@nectarinedreams7208 have I got news for you doesn't allow Iain to talk as much as he can on KZbin being the BBC and all

[@Foldy435]

I love Ian Hislop's office, it looks like it's the same way it was since the 80s. Shaving foam behind him and a spare shirt hanging up behind the interviewer with books that probably haven't moved for 10 years. Love it.

[@mbk526]

Amazing conversation that lasted almost an hour and didn't even feel it. Thanks!

[@jansmith286]

Thanks for this hour of sanity in an unpleasant world and particularly thanks to Ian for mentioning the bravery of the Iranian football team. Awesome courage that highlighted the pathetic nature of the row about armbands.

[@jeanmyers1787]

Love this interview, have watched so many others but this one is the highlight! Ian is a national treasure like his idol Peter Cook.

[@Chocolatetart88]

Brilliant interview. Ian Hislop talks so much sense.

[@henrygingercat]

I both admire and envy Ian Hislop’s innate ability to be cheerful when surrounded by so much shit.

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

Oh I don't know, it wasn't that bad an interview.

[@Demun1649]

@@pauldaviesantiques1556 trash talking.

[@vebesese5632]

You do nothing for the poor as piivate schoolboy and entitled King Cnut interviews privately educated and privileged King Cnut. VILE.

[@mosquitocoast25]

He covered this, it isn’t all shit.

[@janeybundybird]

Some of us admire you Peter...a lot.

[@peavette]

I wish there were more people like Ian. It would be a much better world.

[@goodyeoman4534]

Why?

[@barnaclefelching4079]

I agree, he is very sexy

[@smash461986]

@@goodyeoman4534 more people telling straight facts and common sense rather than lies and believing your life on social media is more important than reality.

[@Tomallenbass]

i love these interviews we need more of Ian in our lives

[@MichaelEnright-gk6yc]

Ian Hislop what a gem a very brave hero who does his job with passion honesty and hubris.

[@JackBlack-gh5yf]

Good interview. Hislop is always entertaining, and incisive 👍

[@benargspeilburg3922]

Oh trust me, Truss *knew* she was going to be prime minister a good few weeks before it was announced. She sold her house up the road from my family about 2-3 weeks before the announcement, expecting that she would be at number 10 for the next 2 1/2 years lol

[@Queenfloofles]

That's quite amusing. 😁

[@Queenfloofles]

But also concerning, democracy wise.

[@jacksonvega7751]

Delicious

[@ballyhigh11]

i think anyone that understands the tory party membership knew truss would be leader the second the final two iin the party leadership race were her and Sunak.

[@itsjp5779]

Or was she warned of a housing price collapse 🤔

[@robsawalker]

God bless Ian Hislop, it's so nice to know you're not going mad and we really do have the absolute worst government in history

[@learntooilpaint]

I mean I’m no fan of this government, but it’s not the worst government in history. It’s not even the worst British government

[@pads-zr9ln]

Until the next one, imagine this government but stuffed with diversity hires and children

[@nodtripRS]

Unbiased integrity. A man with morals.

[@mumbaijazz]

Really enjoyed that Interview! Ian Hislop is such a treat to listen to! A man who has his marbles intact and can laugh gently at the follies of others!

[@michaelpickles1422]

Always entertaining listening to Ian Hislop, he articulates events as they happened not as others would like us to believe!

[@Blessed_V0id]

Love this interview. You and Oli have my respect. Is it time for revolution yet?

[@u.h.h4915]

💙👍🏻💛FIFA and corruption 😱

[@davecap2641]

A great interview, Ian Hislop combines insight with intelligent humour. The thread running through the interview that the decision makers live in a universe that has no connection with the reality the rest of us inhabit.

[@shonacourt9750]

Love you Ian ❤Your quick wit, satirical view on politics in the uk are a joy ❤❤

[@basbekjenl]

I laughed delightfully thank you two so much even if I am 4 months late.

[@Alan74_ynwa]

This man helped me when nobody else did. What a gent.

[@rabidbigdog]

Re-watching this, I get the impression Ian really wants/trusts Oli to have a conversation. Great stuff. Oli for Private Eye editor!!! :)

[@pianoman6639]

Just love these interviews For me Ian Hislop is just amazing and “ Honest “ speaks his mind and no Bullshit . Very few like him .

[@martinjones5965]

I love the way the environment of the interview is so eccentrically disheveled ... a shirt hanging on a notice board, a mug, Gillette shaving cream can. Probably just how Peter Cook left it 😃

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

Shows its used - unless they're VERY CUNNING INDEED!

[@kaitlyn__L]

Every good office needs a mug or three, for all the tea and coffee which get the work done!

[@muiawat]

I just noticed the shaving cream lol Ian just shaved for this tv 📺 bit

[@robbybobbyhobbies]

Moved to Canada a couple of years ago (phew). Very reassuring that at least one national treasure from the old country is still firing on all four cylinders. Good on you Ian, keep fighting the good fight.

[@vanguard9481]

lol

[@Silver0426]

Un lucky you!

[@Lousy_Bastard]

Canada (phew) I wouldn't say that, Canada is going down a hole like everywhere else.

[@muiawat]

Love Canada 🇨🇦

[@jeanlind7540]

Ian is absolutely brilliant in his summations, great interview ❤

[@rickjensen2717]

Great guy - actually tells us what's really going on and offers genuine well thought out commentary. Could teach the msm a thing or two.

[@cypeman8037]

Could listen to this man for hours on end. I went to a talk he gave in our town regarding a satirical cartoon exhibition in our museum, very, very interesting man, love him.

[@Julz777]

Excellent stuff - cuts right through the hubris, hype and humbug!

[@thomasvantrabert5342]

Ian is amazing, this dialogue gives me hope for Britain

[@gallantscotland8590]

Fuck me thats a bold thing tae say lmao

[@simongleaden2864]

Ian Hislop is brilliant. I disagree with him on many political matters, but he's a very perceptive commentator, amusing speaker and writer. I'd love to go for a few drinks with him. A real National Treasure.

[@mr-dan-coleman]

Really brilliant interview, thank you so much!

[@AG-ni8jm]

Hislop is a national treasure

[@NoWrongNotes]

Who loves that there's a razor and shaving foam behind Ian and a spare change of clothes behind Ollie?

[@JoeReviews]

yeah it's brillant

[@theenemy80]

Really Enjoyed that. Grown up, balanced, funny, informed. 👍🏼

[@salmonesque]

I pressed the thumbs up before watching the video. Love these interviews.

[@M_Bamboozled]

A dose of common sense. Never trust someone with a tidy office. Couldn't help noticing a can of shaving foam and a razor under a stack of papers - class act. Ian cheers me up.

[@jeanlind7540]

Also a shirt hanging up !!

[@mikewingert-savagelyerudite]

Yes yes yes……a ‘real’ office where thinking takes place….

[@markbradley2367]

Great talk chaps, thanks really enjoyed it.. Such a pleasure to watch honesty. However as I mentioned in my last post I still believe politics as we have today is no longer fit for purpose. They Both used words such as delusional and fantasy, says it all really.

[@pauldavies7469]

I absolutely love this man. Another national treasure to add to the list

[@Tomsharpe9988]

Was once. BBC bitch now.

[@tobypettit6417]

The fact he's not had a knighthood shows how much the establishment hates being shown their own dirty laundry

[@petefl1818]

@@tobypettit6417 Why would he take a knighthood from the establishment he holds in contempt.

[@tobypettit6417]

@@petefl1818 Fair point, maybe Chief Editor of the BBC or a seat in the House of Lords would be more appropriate.

[@tobypettit6417]

@@petefl1818 Plus, I think it would be unfair to say he holds the establishment in utter contempt, he works for the BBC and gives credit (albeit sparingly) where it is due.

[@woolmer608]

I would love to see Ian Hislop chair question time,he would be brilliant at grilling the politicians.Can’t see him letting them off the hook without answering the questions.

[@JdeBP]

He has been on as a panellist, of course.

[@SJPDurham]

I would pay good money to see him grill the politicians and them squirming

[@colinbaker3916]

Recommended: his encounter on QT with Priti Patel.

[@frankshailes3205]

BBC news and current affairs is run by Tory party members so that's never gonna happen.

[@bulldog1066jpd]

Ian Hislop is a national treasure.... love this guy and everything he stands for. ❤

[@johnmcgrath6192]

An Irish first cousin (I am a American), while an asssistaht principal in the UK, was immensely amused by the British addiction to queueing up, demonstrated this odd habit by claapping his hands and telling the recreating kids to queue up. He pointed out how happy they looked. Repeated three times. The kids just as happy through each round.

[@markcraine4213]

It’s called manners of which many other countries are lacking

[@chezceleste]

Wonderful interview. Good chemistry between these two.

[@bannnnner]

I'm a man that will skim the headlines every morning. But in NO way would I call myself interested in politics. But watching a man that lives and breathes politics, I felt a kinship in the way we both perceive the government and the world in general

[@Historian212]

I loved this and I’m not even British, except by heritage. Thanks for the wrap-up and pointed commentary.

[@garysides636]

Loved this review and discussion of 2022. A month in the UK is equivalent to 6 months 10 yrs ago. What a mess we are in ....here and abroad but I still can't get my head around the fuel and power prices compared with Europe ....as per we are paying a lot more for the same product and all this in plain sight.

[@andydawe7367]

Really good and enjoyable interview. Thank you both

[@andyamos8594]

Thank God for Ian Hislop...even though I'm not religious!

[@kylesimpson8343]

I do approvate Ian’s sprinkle of positivity about the future near the end there. Think I needed to hear that, even if it’s just a little.

[@ianjameshodges1509]

Well.. Things cannot get any better until we get rid of this appealing tory government.. then maybe a little sunshine on the horizon

[@ianjameshodges1509]

Dropped a big clanger there! For appealing read APPALLING!

[@mungomidge1090]

Very funny and educational interview. A good reminder of everything that's happened in another year on Normal Island.

[@chrismoiser6477]

Ian Hislop is a national treasure. Would love to see him recognised with a knighthood.

[@jeanmyers1787]

I’ve a feeling he won’t get one after ‘Andrew is a nonce’ comment, not that he would care.

[@RekizFilms]

Knighthoods are a joke, as proven time and time again.

[@georgealderson4424]

I don't think he would even think of accepting such a thing and after the latest batch of peerages.....!!!

[@AngelicusImmortus]

I liked it when Charles decided to host a pre-cop “party” which stuck two fingers up at the Govt Excellent work “politics Joe” best interview I’ve seen with Hislop

[@cidercik]

Great reminder to buy this year's copy. Just got mine! Lover Hislop's laugh, just like elmer fudd! What a treasure: smart, has a moral compass and is funny.

[@EmmaVB82]

I’m excited to see another interview with Ian Hislop by Oli Dugmore, after the last one was so good! And it’s 52 mins long! 🤗 Maybe I shouldn’t be settling in to enjoy this at gone midnight on a Wednesday night… but here we are! 🎉

[@tomcooke7522]

Me too! Got to find the time from somewhere mind.

[@sonicfactory-uk]

I love these videos! Ian is a fascinating man to listen to at length on a wide variety of topics.

[@dg8620]

Wonderful discussion. Great work the both of you.

[@stevenredpath9332]

You know Ian and the staff of private eye are doing a good job when MPs use private eye material as their own research.

[@graemebutler2569]

What an untidy office ! makes me like Ian even more !!! love the shaving foam

[@kbqvist]

Never expected UK politics to be more entertaining than Italian...🤔

[@crozwayne]

or corrupt!

[@bipolarminddroppings]

I was always proud of the fact that the word most of my foreign friends used to describe British politics was "boring". It meant we were doing it right.

[@fuckbankers]

Britaly

[@kbqvist]

@@fuckbankers ..if you multiply that by Londongrad, what you get is pretty much the current state of affairs..

[@dropit7694]

@@bipolarminddroppings the only time I could describe it as boring would be during the Tory/libdem coalition. Because nothing is more boring than those two parties

[@belbrighton6479]

I love getting my annual as a snap shot of the year. Great interview!

[@elizabethleesimpson1077]

Oh, brilliant!!! Ian Hislop has done Britain a great service (and Oli Dugmore asked all the right questions). Unlike them, I am afraid that I could stand it any more. I now live in Ireland.