Ian Hislop on 40 years as Private Eye editor and why Britain "isn't" broken

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Ian Hislop, who celebrates 40 years as editor of satirical magazine Private Eye, speaks to Newsnight about his four decades at the publication, what he says he got right and wrong, journalism's role in the "assault on truth", why Britain "isn't" broken and what's led to seven Prime Ministers in 10 years. Interview by Paddy O'Connell. #politics #ukpolitics #politicalnews #ianhislop #privateeye #bbc #bbcnews #newsnight Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.

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