The first issue of 'Private Eye' was published on 25 October 1961. Covering news and current affairs, the fortnightly magazine describes itself as a combination of ‘humour, political and social observations and investigative journalism’.

The collection comprises issues of 'Private Eye' covering the period from 1962 to 2026. The magazines are available in hardcopy format for consultation in the Archives & Research Collections Reading Room.

A catalogue providing full details of the contents of the Private Eye Collection is available in PDF format.