
Edited by Adam Macqueen
2nd September 2021
Six decades of jokes and journalism
A history of the last 60 years, as seen by Britain’s first, most successful and indeed only fortnightly satirical magazine.




In This Issue
Iran war: biggest graphics ever deployed… Everyone now expert on enriching uranium… Film highlights: Reservoir Dogs of War… Nigel Farage announces charge on non-doms for lowest paid… Israel's irony dome fails… West relieved Gaza no longer a problem… Government announces support for British Steal industry… The Kim Woodburn I knew, by Mr Sheen… Oasis: The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall and Rise and..., as told to Craig Brown
Off the rails
Where much of the billions spent on HS2 has gone
Saudi seeds
Gary Lineker's hot new deal
PFI in the Eye
Why the NHS might be loading up on debt yet again
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Where much of the billions spent on HS2 has gone
Saudi seeds
Gary Lineker's hot new deal
PFI in the Eye
Why the NHS might be loading up on debt yet again
Read these stories and much more - only in the magazine. Subscribe here to get delivery direct to your home and never miss an issue!

Parts and Labour
The fight to export F-35 components In The Back, Issue 1650
The fight to export F-35 components In The Back, Issue 1650

Focus on profit
Eye-watering gains from cataracts HP Sauce, Issue 1650
Eye-watering gains from cataracts HP Sauce, Issue 1650

Watery grave
How Thames Water's troubles began News, Issue 1649
How Thames Water's troubles began News, Issue 1649