I would love to see Ian Hislop make a whole series on historical satire as expressed through fine art, like Hogarth here, and by the cartoonists of Hogarth’s era. Perhaps he could compare British satire to that of other countries of the day and various other historical periods? He could interview Mary Beard, Melvin Bragg and the like? He’s the perfect chap for the job.
You would love his Radio 4 show "Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes" I have unsuccessfully tried to find a TV show he did on the history of satire but I'm sure it exists somewhere 😊
Ian Hislop is brilliant, I have to much respect for him. I am a firm believer he should be considered an International Treasure, as an American it feels so good to watch someone so much more rational than the talking heads in my own country. Thank you sir, you have been therapy for me on more than one occasion!
Great video, but I would have loved better lighting on the paintings. Sadly, the camera did not stay long on the images referred to by Ian, so I could not follow them quickly enough. A longer presentation would have been better. I can't get enough of Ian! (Signed) Grumpy Old Man of Wantage.
Except for people. We are still the same hairless apes that walked out of Africa 100,000 years ago, and sometimes in paintings like this, you can also feel a sense of continuity. I think that's the point Hislop is making.
An old one-panel cartoon had Diogenes out and about in his legendary quest with lantern held aloft and now confronting the honest man for whom he'd long been searching. Having found the fellow at long last, Diogenes simply says: "I was hoping you'd be taller."
What was rational in 1680, when it could take weeks to reach the far corners of the Kingdom, so they needed representation, no longer is. Why does some heritage monarch have the authority to decide what's good for the Nation? OK, it's ceremonial, but now we have the possibility of online ratification by the electorate, why aren't we using it? I never thought I'd accuse Hislop of extreme Conservatism, but that's what he's become in his dotage, change-resistant.
National treasures. Including Ian. 🥰
Ian is such a delightful chap. Loved his analysis of these clever paintings.
No mention of the guy being hit by the brick through the window....!
Ian Hislop is completely first class….fabulously erudite and deliciously urbane.
The Soane museum is an absolute delight and to see the Hogarth Election piece in person is a fantastic experience.
personal opinion only.
you cannot go wrong if you Have Mr Hislop analyze,
almost anything.
I would love to see Ian Hislop make a whole series on historical satire as expressed through fine art, like Hogarth here, and by the cartoonists of Hogarth’s era. Perhaps he could compare British satire to that of other countries of the day and various other historical periods? He could interview Mary Beard, Melvin Bragg and the like? He’s the perfect chap for the job.
Great idea.
You would love his Radio 4 show "Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes"
I have unsuccessfully tried to find a TV show he did on the history of satire but I'm sure it exists somewhere 😊
@@papamurrth1that is excellent. I hunt out anything his has done and it never disappoints.
I'd watch it 😊
Dickens's description of the electoral shenanigans in 'The Pickwick Papers' is essential reading
Quoted in this week's 'The Rest is History' podcast.
There's noone id rather have in charge of the country than this man
Ian Hislop is brilliant, I have to much respect for him. I am a firm believer he should be considered an International Treasure, as an American it feels so good to watch someone so much more rational than the talking heads in my own country. Thank you sir, you have been therapy for me on more than one occasion!
Lovely to have Ian comment on Hogath's legendary satirical works!
Thank you
Love this. Small tip for your subtitles: put a black outline around the letters so they're still legible on light areas of the image.
Or get rid of them and stop putting them on every video for the morons who can't listen to what someone is saying
The drivers playing cards and gambling. Where have I heard that recently?
Great video, but I would have loved better lighting on the paintings. Sadly, the camera did not stay long on the images referred to by Ian, so I could not follow them quickly enough. A longer presentation would have been better. I can't get enough of Ian! (Signed) Grumpy Old Man of Wantage.
Why have you added subtitles when theres an option on youtube to do this??
This is a terrific video. Thanks. I think elections are to be celebrated in their own right. Shame about today's choices tho 😂
Pigs over the bridge, eh?
Gambling during an election?
You bastardized the Churchill quote, but I loved exploring the paintings. Thank you for posting, DA
I'd be willing to bet that Churchill stole the quote from someone else.
@@kidmohair8151 Did you just hear me think that?
I think it's pretty asinine and trite to look at the past and say "nothing ever changes". Everything always changes.
Except for people. We are still the same hairless apes that walked out of Africa 100,000 years ago, and sometimes in paintings like this, you can also feel a sense of continuity. I think that's the point Hislop is making.
An old one-panel cartoon had Diogenes out and about in his legendary quest with lantern held aloft and now confronting the honest man for whom he'd long been searching. Having found the fellow at long last, Diogenes simply says: "I was hoping you'd be taller."
Politicians gambling whilst the country crashes? Bah - that could never happen these days!
Nothing has changed then ;)
is this from a longer programme or series? surely
Brilliant take on things. :)
Ian Hislop is perhaps the closest thing we have these days to Hogarth himself.. 🌟👍
Always interesting to listen to 🎉😊
I lived in Chiswick for a while and would visit Hogarth’s house and his grave.
What was rational in 1680, when it could take weeks to reach the far corners of the Kingdom, so they needed representation, no longer is. Why does some heritage monarch have the authority to decide what's good for the Nation? OK, it's ceremonial, but now we have the possibility of online ratification by the electorate, why aren't we using it? I never thought I'd accuse Hislop of extreme Conservatism, but that's what he's become in his dotage, change-resistant.