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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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00:49:32

The Queen of Clean | Courting Disaster | 2

British Scandal ·

2022/10/04

Mary’s fight moves beyond television to remodeling the whole moral outlook of Britain – via the courtroom. But when she targets the gay community, Mary underestimates the backlash that’s to come. Are Mary Whitehouse's campaigning days over? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at

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00:48:02

The Queen of Clean | No Sex, Please! | 1

British Scandal ·

2022/09/27

In the early 1960s, a housewife from Birmingham is shocked by the changing tide of culture, and decides to do something about it. Mary Whitehouse goes up against her first adversary: the BBC and its liberal Director General, Sir Hugh Carleton Greene. In a battle for the future of the BBC, who will win? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please

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00:35:43

The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2022/09/20

Alice and Matt speak to Julian Hayes, John Stonehouse's grand-nephew and author of 'Stonehouse: Cabinet Minister, Fraudster, Spy'. They discuss the allegations surrounding Stonehouse's involvement with the Czechs, his family's reaction to the disappearance, and the time he tried to egg his grand-uncle. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please

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00:47:14

The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Twister Returns...

British Scandal ·

2022/09/13

John makes a daring escape - little does he know, police across the world are piecing together his bizarre disappearance. Soon, John's lies and deception begin to unravel: is this the end of the road for Agent Twister? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:43:56

The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Missing...

British Scandal ·

2022/09/06

As John's political, marital and financial woes spiral, he's desperate to find an escape route. Then he reads a book and has a crazy idea... Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:44:34

The Spy Who Came Back From The Dead | Agent Twister | 1

British Scandal ·

2022/08/30

John Stonehouse is one of the most promising young Labour politicians in England - handsome and charismatic, with the political background to match. But when he catches the eye of the Czech secret service, Stonehouse falls into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See

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00:32:44

Abdication | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2022/08/23

Alice and Matt interview literary agent and biographer Andrew Lownie, author of 'Traitor King: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Exile'. He talks about the myth of Edward and Wallace's 'great romance' and his groundbreaking research into the couple's connections with the Nazi party. A note on names: King Edward VIII was known to his family as David. For clarity, we have called him Edward throughout this series. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early

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00:51:21

Abdication | The Traitor King | 3

British Scandal ·

2022/08/16

In the late 1930’s, with England turning their back on their former King and World War II looming, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor face an existential choice: stay loyal to Britain, or side with the enemy? A note on names: King Edward VIII was known to his family as David. For clarity, we have called him Edward throughout this series. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery

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00:45:00

Abdication | The Decision | 2

British Scandal ·

2022/08/09

When King Edward VIII announces his intentions to marry Wallis Simpson, politicians, his people and his own family are clear; it's Wallis or the crown. And it’s not just Britain’s government for whom the stakes are high… A note on names: King Edward VIII was known to his family as David. For clarity, we have called him Edward throughout this series. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery

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00:48:17

Abdication | Wally | 1

British Scandal ·

2022/08/02

When Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, Edward, meets the twice-divorced ‘poor relation’ of Baltimore aristocracy, he’s captivated by her boldness, her confidence and total disinterest in tradition. But his family, and the British government, are determined to put a stop to the match. A note on names: King Edward VIII was known to his family as David. For clarity, we have called him Edward throughout this series. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives,

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00:37:19

Hitler Diaries | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2022/07/26

Matt and Alice speak to Robert Harris, best-selling writer and author of the definitive account of the scandal, 'Selling Hitler'. They discuss the scandal's farcical cast of characters, its impact on 'Fake News' culture, and the crudeness of the forgeries themselves. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our

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00:47:15

Hitler Diaries | Hoaxed | 3

British Scandal ·

2022/07/19

The stories around the diaries and their authenticity begin to unravel. For all the people who have their reputations and their livelihoods on the line, who will survive this humiliating scandal? And who, when the dust settles, will still come out on top? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy

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00:47:24

Hitler Diaries | Hitler for Sale | 2

British Scandal ·

2022/07/12

Excited by the prospect of the diaries being real, Rupert Murdoch sends famed historian Hugh Trevor-Roper to verify them. However, as doubts and pressure mount up, what will Trevor-Roper decide to tell the world - real or fake?Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at

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00:49:24

Hitler Diaries | Operation Green Vault | 1

British Scandal ·

2022/07/05

Journalist Gerd Heidemann is searching for his next story for Stern magazine when the scoop of the century lands in his lap. But is it too good to be true? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:35:47

Hatton Garden | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2022/06/28

Matt and Alice talk to Martin Brunt, crime correspondent for Sky News. He was the first reporter to reach Hatton Garden after the break in and charted the developing story. He talks about what it was like to report on this case at the time, why it captured the public imagination, and his surprising correspondence with ringleader, Danny Jones. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery

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00:49:10

Hatton Garden | The Diamond Wheezers | 3

British Scandal ·

2022/06/21

It seems Reader and his crew have met their match in the form of Detective Sergeant Jamie Day. In a dramatic game of cat and mouse, will 'The Diamond Wheezers' manage to evade capture? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:49

Hatton Garden | The Cabinet | 2

British Scandal ·

2022/06/14

Reader and his gang of pensioners make it all the way to the vault but are thwarted at the last minute. Will they walk from the job or come back the next day risking everything to get their hands on the loot? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:49:02

Hatton Garden | The Plan | 1

British Scandal ·

2022/06/07

Brian Reader has a dream – to pull off the biggest burglary in British history. But he can never quite find the right crew to do it. But then he becomes a pensioner and realizes it very well might be now or never. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:33:25

Archer | Interview | 4

British Scandal ·

2022/05/31

Alice and Matt talk to Adam Raphael. He's an author and a journalist and in 1987 he was subpoenaed to give evidence for The Daily Star in Archer’s libel trial. He discusses Archer's character, his political skill and how similar he is to a certain British Prime Minister. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our

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00:46:04

Archer | From the Penthouse to the Jailhouse | 3

British Scandal ·

2022/05/24

Jeffrey Archer is running for London Mayor and he thinks he can win. But is his web of lies about to come undone? Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! 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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