William George Rushton was an English actor, cartoonist, comedian and satirist who co-founded the satirical magazine Private Eye.
Rushton in 1976
Willie Rushton's blue plaque
Private Eye is a British fortnightly satirical and current affairs news magazine, founded in 1961. It is published in London and has been edited by Ian Hislop since 1986. The publication is widely recognised for its prominent criticism and lampooning of public figures. It is also known for its in-depth investigative journalism into under-reported scandals and cover-ups.
A July 2011 cover following the closure of the News of the World, making ironic use of a famous 1982 headline from The Sun
Ian Hislop at an Eye book launch in 2009
The front cover of the infamous "Diana issue", number 932, in September 1997