Will Hislop

William David Hislop (born 1993 in London, England)[1] is a British actor, writer and stand-up comedian.[2] He is the son of Private Eye editor Ian Hislop and his wife Victoria.[1]

Will Hislop
Born
William David Hislop

1993 (age 29–30)
London, England
EducationTonbridge School
Alma materJesus College, Oxford
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, comedian
Parent(s)Ian Hislop
Victoria Hislop

Hislop studied at Tonbridge School followed by the Jesus College, Oxford,[3] and alongside Barney Fishwick formed a comedy double act called Giants.[4] In 2017 the 23-year-old won the UK's Musical Comedy Awards.[5][6]

In 2020, Hislop's "your aunt on the NHS clap" tweet went viral, gaining 4.2 million views on the platform.[4] He also features in a number of videos such as "When you pretend you're not posh", featuring Hislop as a privately-educated individual downplaying his privileged upbringing (reverse snobbery) and "Sexy guy", which is filmed at the Radcliffe Camera at Oxford.[4]

References
  1. Moss, Stephen (23 September 2011). "Ian Hislop: satirist in chief". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. Maxwell, Dominic (18 August 2017). "Edinburgh comedy review: Giants at Pleasance Courtyard". The Times. Retrieved 18 May 2020. (subscription required)
  3. "Desert Island Discs: Will Hislop". The Tab. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  4. Bickerstaff, Isaac (22 May 2020). "Who is Will Hislop, son of satire royalty Ian Hislop?". Tatler. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  5. "Will Hislop wins Musical Comedy Awards 2017". British Comedy Guide. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  6. Bennett, Steve (11 April 2017). "Will Hislop takes Musical Comedy crown". Chortle. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
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