Private Eye
Britain's satirical fortnightly, half jokes and half genuine investigative reporting, in print since 1961.
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How to get the most from it
Private Eye sits in Satire & Fake News under Laugh, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and brainy.
About this category: Satirical newsrooms and parody publications. Occasionally more accurate than the thing they are parodying, which is the joke.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Private Eye: quick answers
Is Private Eye free?
Yes. Private Eye is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Private Eye?
No. You can use Private Eye without signing up for anything.
Does Private Eye work on a phone?
Yes. Private Eye works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Private Eye safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Private Eye take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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