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Private Eye Post Mortem

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Date & Time

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

19:00

Venue

Oxford University Mathematical Institute: Lecture Theatre 3

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On Oxford Literary Festival - Events 2026

About this event

Richard Brooks and Nick Wallis discuss the investigative journalism of Private Eye magazine. An insider's look at how the satirical magazine uncovers scandals and holds public figures accountable through fearless reporting.

Why you should come

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• Hear Richard Brooks detail 15 years of investigative reporting on the Horizon scandal

• Learn from Nick Wallis, consultant on the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office

• Explore the institutional failures behind the UK's widest miscarriage of justice

Event Highlights

  • Analysis of the Horizon scandal by the journalists who first broke the story
  • Insights from Paul Foot Award-winning investigative reporters
  • Examination of the institutional failures behind the UK's largest miscarriage of justice
  • Discussion featuring the consultant for the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office

Speakers

Richard Brooks

Investigative journalist for Private Eye

Nick Wallis

Freelance journalist and broadcaster

Programme

10:00am

Private Eye: Post Mortem

A one-hour session exploring the Post Office Horizon scandal and the campaign for justice.

Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival

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