Victor Lewis-Smith

Victor Lewis-Smith is a British comic broadcaster, producer, critic and prankster. He was educated at the University of York and still lives in York. He is known for his acerbic wit and biting criticism (often in questionable taste).

Writing

For many years Lewis-Smith has written for the Evening Standard, contributing daily television reviews and occasional restaurant reviews. He also edits the "Funny Old World" column of bizarre news stories in Private Eye.

Related Topics:
Evening Standard - Private Eye

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He wrote a weekly page for the Daily Mirror until 2003. From autumn 2004 to April 2005 he was the resident restaurant critic of The Guardian's Saturday magazine supplement.

Related Topics:
Daily Mirror - The Guardian

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His books include Inside the Magic Rectangle, a collection of his early Evening Standard TV reviews.

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