Private Eye - The Year In Review 2023

[@plrndl]

It is a miracle that Private Eye has survived for all these years of controversy, shenanigans, and attacks by their massively wealthy targets. Clearly God loves Private Eye. And so do I.

[@josephtreacy667]

Maybe it's hard to sue when things are true.

[@canderson1955]

There is no god! 😉

[@oli3437]

Private Eye is an establishment approved “controversial” paper were as truly independent newspapers like the ‘The Light Paper’ which challenges and gives a more honest, truthful, alternative version of all the establishment narratives pushed on the UK’s general public has been under attack with multiple hit pieces carried out by the BBC and their top Stazi agent Mariana Spring who’s goal is to demonize and censor alternative news outlets and with help from the government force legal action and arrests against journalists like Richard D Hall who was arrested this year simply for giving an alternative versions of events to the news stories that we are constantly told to believe are real but are really made up bulls**t to manipulate the general public into thinking a certain way to make it easier to push their agendas. The Private Eye with its crappy jokes poses no threat to the establishment because in todays world you can mock but never truly challenge the establishment and it’s Mainstream Media

[@andrewmcgonagle6290]

God? Who's god, where is he?

[@williamhaines7876]

It’s all establishment allowed that’s why it remains

[@pingpong5000]

Old style satire, still the best of British, some great impressions, all very enjoyable.

[@keithsunderland8839]

Yes this harks back to the Music Hall tradition, it's extremely entertaining!

[@JJONNYREPP]

Private Eye - The Year In Review 2023 0721am 27,12,23 i mean, if you cant leave Coleman balls alone i wonder how you can have a peter o'sullivan impersonator do the voice.... bring Coleman balls back irrespective of if people comprehend what that title refers to...

[@willacarr6746]

​@@JJONNYREPP????

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@willacarr6746 Comments on ‘Private Eye - The Year In Review 2023’ 28.12.23 0743am ??????? tax fudge, anyone....?

[@OldSusannah1]

What a pleasure it was to be in the audience; hadn't made it to one before. Everyone around me, myself included, loved it. Laughed until my jaws ached. Enjoy!

[@joelfaulder8985]

I am extremely envious. 😄

[@thomaswislocki2804]

Your jaw has problem there was only infantile rubbish being spouted, and I did notice what little laughter produced seemed to be forced

[@petejennings4468]

Brilliant, as always. I am proud that the UK still allows Private Eye to flourish. It's staff would have 'disappeared' or had 'accidents' in many other countries.

[@SgtLion]

lol, instead the legal system, government and private companies openly conspire to make it have no meaningful public presence whatsoever. I guess that's technically better.

[@DavidMcCluskey-o5j]

An annual gem, which like the magazine, attacks the wrong doers, rips the piss out of those who deserve it and always entertains. So many delightful vignettes: Lewis McLeod’s Boris Johnson, Harry Enfield’s King Charles and the lovely Jan Raven’s Liz Truss and Esther McVey had me in kinks. Thank you Private Eye.

[@Humannondancer]

I laughed out loud off most of the way through this. Amazingly well done by all concerned.

[@annettebrewster-kl1gq]

Private Eye is the best journalism we have.

[@hawkpaul8735]

I look forward to this every year. Such a breath of fresh air. This year's offering is particularly amusing. Well done.

[@irefi64]

What a treat. Harry Enfield's King Charles was a delight, as were the Donald Trump, Eamonn Holmes and SNP poem by Lewis Macleod. All pretty talented folk.

[@t.p.mckenna]

I hope it's a new revenue stream for HE. His Charles is an indispensable as Steve Nallon's MT.

[@irefi64]

@@t.p.mckenna He's been slurping up that revenue stream for years on 'The Windsors,' but yes, it's likely to get much deeper now Charles is King.

[@Swarming1020]

The SNP poem was GENIUS

[@jamesedmonds7519]

Cannot stand Harry Enfield. Ian isn't even a comedian and he's funnier than Harry has ever been.

[@Charles_Gallard]

​@@jamesedmonds7519 Funnily enough, Hislop would strongly disagree with you. As I do.

[@cefngwyn]

So glad that Private Eye drop these occasional nuggets on KZbin. Have been an avid reader for many years. I know my comment isn't very insightful or thought-provoking, it's really just to stimulate the KZbin algorithm.

[@havennewbowtow8835]

Private eye has been my insight into the maneuverings of the elite in society. Honesty and sarcasm employed to hold the beaks feet to the fire.

[@davidanderson3586]

Lewis Maclaod is such a superb impressionist :-)

[@no_one_of_that_name_here]

Always lovely of you to upload these! Thanks so much, and all the best for 2024.

[@poplife123]

Private eye and Hislop are national treasures.....❤

[@puppets.and.muppets]

his is a vax w.nker.

[@standalby6949]

I hope it lasts beyond Ian , well before Islam takes over & shuts the British culture down completely hopefully 🤞 🙏

[@sloveniadave]

Jan Raven's impressions are still top quality.

[@Mac-ku3xu]

Definitely, I mean who’s funnier than Jan? Apart from guys of course.

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

I thought she really nailed Liz Truss.

[@IggyGoesPop666]

@@OriginalCaliKitty I didn't know that In Liz we NEVER Trusted was Australian

[@IggyGoesPop666]

... and that Toxic Trump comes from Northern Ireland

[@keithbutler2222]

She's brilliant

[@xPowerdriverx]

Very amusing, and a great cast. Particularly pleased to see Harry who I didn't see for many years.

[@jonathanport5002]

Nice to see harry

[@jonathanport5002]

Loads of money

[@JJONNYREPP]

Private Eye - The Year In Review 2023 27.12.23 0700am someone please employ ian hislop for a few months to do the political correspondence course for the BBC - in the wee hours, if nought esle... which doesn't mean: big black cock - at all... but means the British Broadcating Company...

[@El-Burrito]

Lodsofemone!

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@El-Burrito Comments on ‘Private Eye - The Year In Review 2023’ 27.12.23 1259pm whatever happened to Harry Enfield... is he still alive? dying all those times like that on tour...his stage act was ghassstly! from vomiting in the isles to faux juggling act... and really messed up drum solo skits with rim shots. worse than any avant garde jazz musician i have seen.... ummmmmmm...

[@ireallymeanthis2760]

How does Lewis McCloud do such a precisely accurate Trump voice? Incredible.

[@jdjones4825]

26:10 and boris..😂

[@ireallymeanthis2760]

@@jdjones4825 him too, yes!

[@ACinDorset]

Love this, also catch Jan & Lewis doing brilliant impressions on the very funny Dead Ringers (BBC iPlayer).

[@45green1]

Some fantastically brilliant impersonations there, bravo, Private Eye forever 👏🏻

[@sararichardson737]

So much fun! Thanks to all concerned 😅

[@MrWansty]

a much anticipated annual event ,never fails

[@stephenholmes1036]

The best of British journalism, Harry has "Lord "Cameron to a tee

[@trishtraynor]

Glory, Hallelujah, and whoop dedoo for the sanity of Private Eye. 😍

[@jeffsimon9594]

Religious are we

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

@@jeffsimon9594 Doesn't have to be. From my point of view, it seems more like keeping up traditions and old phrases.

[@Nick-fg4dq]

​@@jeffsimon9594whoop de doo not a religious expression.

[@marknewbold2583]

@@Nick-fg4dq it is in my religion

[@Nick-fg4dq]

@@marknewbold2583 well whoop dedoo

[@Swarming1020]

Absolute genius from start to finish

[@t.p.mckenna]

Oh, gosh, that Penny Wilton is so spot on!

[@markwoodgate6279]

thank you. a yearly treat.. much looked forward to and always a delight.

[@ilkaysilk5679]

Very talented performers...

[@dd511]

Brilliant. Enjoyed every minute.

[@grahamhorne6956]

The best satire is the old school pull no punches stuff. Long may it continue.

[@jontout]

Harry Enfield has nailed the Dennis Nordon imitation to a tee!

[@keithsunderland8839]

Audio-visual Private Eye... Very good!

[@mikeh5431]

Superb! Well done all.

[@theresereyburn7315]

Omg I’m so happy to have this in my Christmas lineup!

[@W_Bin]

What a wonderful piece of levity for the new year. Thanks guys!

[@terrymoll6116]

You need to do this at least every six months. This was beyond funny.

[@jeffsimon9594]

It was on-the-way-to-being funny

[@robkeeleycomposer]

And the soi-disant bien-pensant wokerati Guardianistas! 🙂 @@systemai

[@Charles_Gallard]

@@robkeeleycomposer You sound Iike Braverman. That's not a good thing

[@danielokeefe2072]

​@robkeeleycomposer everything I don't like is Woke- yawn

[@robkeeleycomposer]

In my book it's a very good thing. Merry Christmas! @@Charles_Gallard

[@craig3775]

Bravo and Merry Christmas to one and all 🎄

[@charlesmarsh9608]

Thank you again and again etc.

[@ThatDudeCalled]

Private eye has videos?!?! I still remember seeing pribate eye as a child in my local off license. I thought it was a magazine for spies 😂 Then many years later, after getting into have i got news for you and ian hislop, I found out what a gem it is!

[@astridm2701]

And the also do a very good podcast! 😉

[@RyHughes1978]

The impressions and details are spot on. I strongly believe that Ian Hislop deserves an recognition for the passionate way in which he fights for truth and to better the outcomes of government functioning. Especially to the degree he is faced with the consequences from the powerful (rich and thus controlling of puppets in government) which unfortunately is the risk of being sued. Yet the desire he has to get to the truth and subsequent frustration in those who act in terrible ways mean his efforts are significant.

[@bethmiller9774]

Love Ian's tie!

[@JJVernig]

"I nicked them, but they are mine now". The quote of 2023!

[@brianford8493]

Brilliant!!! Id expect nothing less 🙂✌️

[@Julian_Wang-pai]

Immensely funny, thank you 👏👏👏

[@SlayTYT]

She annunciates exactly like Truss🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂😂

[@lizzieatherfold2293]

So good to hear the truth well done;)

[@garrysimpson1395]

Loved the Annual as always!

[@david-reason]

Simply excellent! Best wishes from Bangkok.

[@carriemitch1]

Thank you! Happy Holidays Everyone! 💚❤

[@stop-the-greed]

On the first day of Christmas the tax man granted me ....a contract for PPE. ...thanks everyone at private eye . Seasons greetings everyone.

[@MarklovesTV]

Very amusing, particularly the Keir Starker, impression.

[@iandennis1]

Great. I have been looking forward to this.

[@norcatch]

The British museum bit was chef's kiss.

[@TheSuzberry]

Thank you so much.

[@Mouldhead]

First mate Kwarteng. Superb

[@tgfabthunderbird1]

Jan Ravens, not seen her in so long...a delight!

[@Shocking603]

Private eye is the only place I get my news from 😂 if you can’t laugh at the shit we have to put up with … what can you do ?? 😂😂

[@DawnEarnshaw-jb5kb]

Love Ian - first time listening but enjoy listening to the Truth- subscribe 😊

[@ProffyChaos]

A brilliant upload.

[@liamspence6993]

Oh god having King Charles come intrusively at full volume into my headphones put me of the floor laughing

[@domb8448]

Thank you. ❤

[@shaunsiz.itsbetterbytube2858]

Complete with bar code curtains. 👌

[@kaymiller9767]

This a must every week! Xx😂😂😂

[@satyasyasatyasya5746]

Can't wait to watch this :D

[@thomasd2444]

13:27- 13:31 - I swear to tell the truth. The whole truth. And nothing like the truth 15:15 - Pig confidential 15:44 - 16:13 - 16:56 - 17:22 - Rupert 19:30 - 101 or 999 20:37 - Autobiography 22:58 - Cop-out 28 , Single Use 23:22 -

[@franktiesteel7868]

I'm in Morocco roaring with laughter!

[@jeffsimon9594]

Cool, what is funny over there?

[@helipeek2736]

Now, it’s official, Christmas has started🎅🏻

[@theredmax4]

Nice to see Sir Herbert Gusset is alive and well and posting comments on KZbin. "Things were so much better in the past, everything's going downhill, Private Eye used to be funny but it's rubbish now" Nurse! The screens!!

[@longmondays]

Well this was great to watch happy new year everybody

[@theacrossell]

This was absolutely brilliant

[@richsmart321]

BBC should pick this up next year!

[@Chardonbois]

Best thing I've seen all year! Incisive satire at its British best. Bravo to the team and long may it continue.

[@JupiterThunder]

25:50 Carrie Johnson interrogates Boris Johnson

[@bryantimmins339]

Brilliant thank you for saving me from a gloomy January 6th .

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Terrific stuff

[@garrysimpson1395]

I wish Private Eye would run Brexit Britain. They could not be any worse since the last 8 years!

[@nickwalter9630]

.....aaaand this is the meaning of Christmas. Thank you.

[@ash7324]

A T-T-T FWAAHHH! 😂

[@sharenwhitlock7737]

I disagree with most of Ians politics, but i respect him and will always be interested in what he has to say. He is highly intelligent and extremely engaging.

[@benrochford5427]

The Trump impression and facial expressions are bloody amazing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kabongpope]

Utterly brilliant! 😂

[@DaVane]

The fab four skit made me LOL - Ring-Go is a common pay-by-phone parking app, so is more than apt as a fourth for the riders of the apocalypse...

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for posting

[@rickparkinmoto]

Superb stuff!

[@soilcredibility]

Scan the backdrop on the stage at Tesco and it is a double pack of John West tuna

[@neilvinyl]

Brilliant as ever!!😆🤣😆🤣

[@paulembleton1733]

It definitely was Milton Keynes, he’s also a bit of a comedian.

[@flinchus]

I like to watch GB news for a laugh now and again. Funnily enough their coverage of the post office scandal had regular viewers outraged that they had only just heard about it, some even asking why the bbc didn't cover it. Praising GB news for not shying away from the real news. Of course the Private Eye and the BBC had been covering the story not long after Computer Weekly brought it to light. Private Eye better not die, a real bastion of honest journalism.

[@garyhardwick8489]

Thank God for Private Eye. A loan island of truth in a sea of lies and sleaze. I've subscribed to it for a few years now. Someone said in the canteen at work the other day, "You don't read that do you?" (I don't, I just look at the pictures!) and I told him it was far better than any newspaper you can buy. A great performance by you all, and do keep up the good work.

[@jgramworld]

Oh! I looked everywhere for tickets for this event this year. What does Ian mean "and we can sell it". The NT always sold out

[@donkleeds]

Would love to see the writing credits for this show. Some great stuff. Wish I'd written the Goddard tribute 👏

[@satyasyasatyasya5746]

I hope there's something on Kissinger! :D

[@Coverly]

Give Hislop 5 years, dictatorial powers & some piano wire for Paul Merton. I'm the certain the UK would function, although I'd miss Merton's deadpan delivery...

[@simongore]

Ian seems to have way more pages than the others. Is it he needs large print ? If so when can i expect a large print of Private eye please.

[@BoadiceanTruth]

This is such brilliant work and yes quite amazing in this awful time of HMP Britain and Stasi land of delving into citizens private lives, especially the lowest paid and pensinoers! X 🙏🎊🤔😬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇮

[@chrisbartram9488]

Fab!

[@zckls]

Jan Ravens' Liz Truss impression will still be remembered long after the real Liz Truss. Shame Diane Abbott hasn't been in the news this year.

[@normanclark933]

There are very few things I treasure from the UK since I left in 1968 (yes I am an old git) but Private Eye heads the list 'Punch being a close second but I am not sure this even exists any more?) Pubs came next but from what I read, I don't think I could even go into one now! The Britain I was born into and grew up in as a working class oik seems to have vanished? I was talking to some old friends the other day (mostly Old Gits like me) and a selection of what we hold dear are TV shows like Only Fools and Horses, Yes Minister and Yes Prime MInister, Allo Allo, It ain't half Hot Mum, Are you being served?, Minder, Duchess of Duke Street, Birds of a Feather, Dad's Army, Upstairs Downstairs,. Happily I have made a collection of all of these PLUS The BBC Theatre Presentations (especially Dickens). I don't see anything remotely as entertaining as these anywhere these days. I have been lucky enough to live through these, and note I have gone over the fantastic radio series of the immediate post-war days.

[@chriswalton4955]

I'm confused. What makes you think you couldn't go to the pub nowadays?

[@snafu2350]

IIRC Thatcher regarded 'Yes (Prime) Minister' as a documentary with jokes, & even appeared as a cameo in an Xmas special despite most of the jokes being very much against her government :) Still one of the funniest & most satirical shows I've ever seen, closely followed by Rory Bremner, John Bird & Ian Fortune's collab in the 90s & ofc Spitting Image (on which Harry Enfield & Jan Ravens did some great voice acting for)

[@Ste2023]

Captain Tom just Taking Appeal

[@poisonivy8862]

The surveys bit on WFH didnt go down well. No one likes it when they're on the side of the manager.

[@colinforrestal3819]

Nothing Wrong with the name Colin.

[@stevemawer848]

That's why the Beckhams wouldn't have chosen it.

[@george52066]

Does anyone know how to get tickets to private eye year review event? I was searching regularly, as for a Christmas present for my mother