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British Scandal

In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal.British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power.But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary humanstories.Storiesof those caught up in the swirl of outrage.Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And when

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00:49:09

Death of a Rolling Stone | Love and Other Drugs | 2

British Scandal ·

2023/07/04

The Rolling Stones are riding high, topping charts and playing stadiums across the world. But backstage, the relationship between Keith Richards and Brian Jones is rockier than ever. And when an intrepid News of the World journalist stumbles upon the scoop of his career, the Stones need to unite - or their latest single could be their last. For confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law, call Frank on 0300-123-660 or visit talktofrank.com See Privacy Policy at

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00:45:39

Death of a Rolling Stone | Who's The Leader? | 1

British Scandal ·

2023/06/27

Brian Jones wants to be a famous blues musician. The only problem is, he hasn’t got a band. When he meets talented upstarts Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, he knows he’s onto something good. Onstage, they’re electric, but behind the scenes a battle ensues to define the soul of The Rolling Stones. Jones put the band together. But as they hit the big time, can he keep hold of the reins? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:36:11

Oscar Wilde | Interview - Wilde's grandson, Merlin...

British Scandal ·

2023/06/20

Matt and Alice speak to Oscar Wilde's only grandchild, Merlin Holland, who has spent more than four decades researching his grandfather's life. He tells us what it's like being connected to a literary icon, and why he believes his grandfather felt untouchable. Plus he takes us inside Wilde's complicated relationship with scandal. Did he court it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:25

Oscar Wilde | Exile | 3

British Scandal ·

2023/06/13

Oscar Wilde’s reputation is in tatters. His books have been pulled from the printers, his name erased from theatre productions. There's still time to flee. But he would rather be a martyr than a man on the run. He arrives at the trial that will dictate his future determined to put up a fight. Wilde has been called many things, but he won’t be called a coward. And then, the judge delivers his verdict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:49:29

Oscar Wilde | The Peer and The Poet | 2

British Scandal ·

2023/06/06

Oscar Wilde is making waves in London’s literary scene, but he’s heading for disaster. He's been publicly outed by his gay lover’s father, Lord Queensberry. Homosexuality is illegal and Wilde is facing private and public ruin. So he has to make a life-changing choice: fight, or flight? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:48:51

Oscar Wilde | Bosie | 1

British Scandal ·

2023/05/30

It’s 1891 and Oscar Wilde’s star is rising. His book, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, is a bestseller, and his first West End play is about to open. And then he meets Bosie Douglas, a young, handsome and beguiling poet. But homosexuality is illegal and they must keep their relationship secret. When Bosie’s father, the dogmatic Lord Queensberry, finds out, he resolves to do whatever it takes to keep them apart forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:30:25

Gazza | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2023/05/23

Matt and Alice speak to Linda Lusardi, former Page 3 model and close friend of Paul Gascoigne. She takes us inside the highs of their raucous nights out, and the lows of his battles with addiction. Plus, she tells us why Gazza’s life wouldn’t be all that different had he never become a footballer. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like those touched on in this episode, here are some UK resources: For mental health support, call Samaritans on 116 123 or email

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00:48:28

Gazza | Game Over | 3

British Scandal ·

2023/05/16

Glenn Hoddle has a decision to make. As the England team's new manager, it’s time to select his 1998 World Cup squad. Include Gazza, and he’ll have to take drastic action to stop him going off the rails. But exclude the star player and the country could well turn against him. Gazza played a blinder in the qualifying matches, but will it be enough to get him to France? If you or someone you know needs mental health support, call Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org See Privacy Policy at

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00:48:44

Gazza | Tabloid Dream | 2

British Scandal ·

2023/05/09

When Paul Gascoigne steps out with his new girlfriend, Sheryl, interest in his personal life soars, and the Press takes advantage. Gazza’s alcohol-fuelled benders and turbulent relationship make him easy prey for tabloid journalists seeking headlines. Sheryl befriends one with the hope of turning the narrative around. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues like those touched on in this episode, here are some UK resources: For eating disorder support, call Beat on 0808 801 0677 or

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00:48:46

Gazza | Gazzamania | 1

British Scandal ·

2023/05/02

All Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne has ever wanted to do is play football. So when he’s taken on by Newcastle United, he’s determined to impress. His exceptional talent is obvious to everyone and he quickly becomes the most talked-about player in England. But as his fame grows, so too do his inner demons - and the doubts. Now he's playing for his country on the greatest stage of all: the 1990 World Cup. Fans are holding their breath. The world is watching. England expects. Can Gazza deliver? If you or

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00:31:42

The Cambridge Spies | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2023/04/25

Alice and Matt sit down with biographer Andrew Lownie, who spent over 30 years researching Guy Burgess and spoke to over one hundred people who knew him personally. He tells us why Cambridge University was a particularly fertile breeding ground for Soviet recruits, how much damage the spy ring wrought on the British establishment and why five people who knew each other should never have become spies in the first place. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:47:33

The Cambridge Spies | The Third Man | 3

British Scandal ·

2023/04/18

Kim Philby’s job is to uncover other people’s secrets. But now, his oldest friend is on the verge of exposing his own. As two other Cambridge spies are unmasked, Philby’s reputation comes under fierce scrutiny. And Nicholas Elliott is determined to find out whether his old confidante is also a KBG agent. Can Philby wriggle free of Elliott’s sting operation and a government desperate to catch traitors? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:37

The Cambridge Spies | The Volkov Affair | 2

British Scandal ·

2023/04/11

Kim Philby and Guy Burgess are at the height of their power, working as double agents for the Soviet Union. But while their careers are going from strength to strength, their personal lives are in free fall. Destructive habits and paranoia are creeping to the surface. But that's not all... The CIA has just made an explosive discovery - and Philby and Burgess are at the heart of it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:49:02

The Cambridge Spies | From Students to Spies | 1

British Scandal ·

2023/04/04

Kim Philby and Guy Burgess are two Cambridge students with a shared purpose: fighting fascism. When they’re introduced to a KGB recruiter in the 1930s, he tells them they could do just that by sharing British secrets with the Soviet Union. So how far will they go to further the cause? As far as betraying their own country? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:35:25

The Great Train Robbery | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2023/03/28

Alice and Matt speak to Colin Mackenzie, the tenacious reporter who managed to track down train robber, Ronnie Biggs, after he escaped prison. A Fleet Street veteran, he takes us back to a golden era in British journalism, and into the whirlwind 48 hours he spent with Biggs in Brazil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:47:35

The Great Train Robbery | Cat and Mouse | 3

British Scandal ·

2023/03/22

Bruce Reynolds is rich. But he’s also a wanted man. An entire nation wants to know where he is. But there's one person who wants to find him more than any other: Tommy Butler. A relentless detective who’s solved more cases than anyone else in his squad, Butler won’t let anything come between him and the capture of Britain’s biggest thief. And so the hunt begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:47:10

The Great Train Robbery | Sitting Ducks | 2

British Scandal ·

2023/03/15

Cracks are showing in Bruce Reynolds' 16-man crew and the farm where they’ve been hiding out is a pressure cooker. But today's the day they plan to stage the daring train robbery, and the stakes are far too high to turn back. Can the group hold it together long enough to pull off Britain’s biggest ever heist? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:49:03

The Great Train Robbery | The Ulsterman | 1

British Scandal ·

2023/03/08

Bruce Reynolds is a master of the criminal trade. Canny, well-dressed and suave, he’s transcended his humble origins by taking advantage of London’s illegal underworld. Robbing jewellery allows him to satisfy his taste for the finer things, but now he wants more. His ultimate fantasy is to find an ‘Eldorado’ that will set him up for life. So he concocts a plan more ambitious and much riskier than anything he’s pulled off before. If it succeeds, he’ll become richer than he could have ever imagined,

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00:38:42

Jeremy Thorpe | Interview | 5

British Scandal ·

2023/03/01

Alice and Matt talk to Norman Scott, the man at the very heart of our story, whose chance meeting with Jeremy Thorpe in 1961 would lead to an attempt on his life. He describes the first time he caught the former Liberal leader's eye, the painful years living under his control and the terrifying night his life was in the balance. And he delivers his verdict on Hugh Grant’s portrayal of Thorpe in the BBC’s A Very English Scandal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:52:58

Jeremy Thorpe | Opening The Closet | 4

British Scandal ·

2023/02/22

If Jeremy Thorpe’s plan had worked, Norman Scott would now be permanently silenced. But he’s alive and able to tell the world about their affair and the terrifying attempt on his life. For years, Norman has felt shackled by Thorpe. Now it’s Thorpe who could end up behind bars. But will the world believe the powerful former party leader? Or the unknown model with a wild story? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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