He was also secretary of the Footlights Drama Society , which included actors such as Peter Cook and John Bird .
He was editor of both the university 's student paper , Varsity , and the literary magazine Granta .
editor was also editor of the Footlights Drama Society , which included actors such as Peter Cook and John Bird .
He was editor of both the university 's student paper , Varsity , and the literary magazine Granta .