The Heretick
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The Heretick is a satirical magazine created by students of Marlborough College
founded by the English poet John Betjeman
in the early 1920s. Focusing on satire on both local and national events, its editors have included Anthony Blunt
, Jack Whitehall
, Lara Prendergast, James Lloyd, Catherine Brydges, Jamie Batchelor and Hamish Woodhouse.
Marlborough College
Marlborough College is a British co-educational independent school for day and boarding pupils, located in Marlborough, Wiltshire.Founded in 1843 for the education of the sons of Church of England clergy, the school now accepts both boys and girls of all beliefs. Currently there are just over 800...
founded by the English poet John Betjeman
John Betjeman
Sir John Betjeman, CBE was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a "poet and hack".He was a founding member of the Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture...
in the early 1920s. Focusing on satire on both local and national events, its editors have included Anthony Blunt
Anthony Blunt
Anthony Frederick Blunt , was a British art historian who was exposed as a Soviet spy late in his life.Blunt was Professor of the History of Art at the University of London, director of the Courtauld Institute of Art, Surveyor of the King's Pictures and London...
, Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall
Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall is an English comedian, television presenter and actor, best known for hosting the E4 show Big Brother's Big Mouth in 2008, Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth in January 2009, and the Channel 4 topical entertainment show the TNT Show.-Early life:Whitehall was born in...
, Lara Prendergast, James Lloyd, Catherine Brydges, Jamie Batchelor and Hamish Woodhouse.