The Olden Days with Ian Hislop

Chalke Valley History Hit

English - March 05, 2017 08:39 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
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Ian Hislop returned to the Festival to talk about ‘The Satirical Magazine and the History of Private Eye’. He discusses the importance of satire, both in the past and present, and the story behind Private Eye, from its beginnings to its ongoing role in ensuring the absurdities and pomposity in life continue to be exposed.

Recorded at Chalke Valley History Festival 2016.

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