British Scandal

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  • 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 human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage.

    Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And when all is said and done, did anything really change?

    From the creators of Business Wars, American Scandal and Ghost Story, comes British Scandal. Each week, hosts Alice Levine and Matt Forde delve into the murkier side of the British elite, from Phone Hacking to Profumo to the short-lived premiership of Liz Truss. Because sometimes the truth doesn’t set everyone free…

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  • Introducing British Scandal

    Introducing British Scandal
    Apr 19 2021

    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 human stories, stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage.


    Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And when all is said and done, did anything really change?


    From the creators of Business Wars, American Scandal and Even The Rich, comes British Scandal. We tell the stories of the murkier side of the British elite, from Phone Hacking to Saville to Profumo who show us the reality of power, the price of pride and the failings of the great and good. Because sometimes the truth doesn’t set everyone free…


    New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Listen ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/britishscandal

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    2 mins
  • The Litvinenko Affair | Poisoned | 1

    The Litvinenko Affair | Poisoned | 1
    Apr 27 2021

    In the first episode of our four part series, Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko flees Moscow to live in exile in London, but he doesn’t know Russian agents are moving against him and there will be no billionaire to protect him.


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    44 mins
  • The Litvinenko Affair | The Mysterious Edwin Carter | 2

    The Litvinenko Affair | The Mysterious Edwin Carter | 2
    Apr 27 2021

    As Sashais dying of a mysterious illness, time is running out for the police to get crucial information about his attackers. The race is on to find out who poisoned him and why.

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Love love love the drama!

These scandals are uniquely fun to listen too. cleverly spoken to keep you interested. Plenty stories to choose from too.

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A cautionary tale to fess up when things go wrong!

I remember the story breaking, but little else. Its a great tale, told very well. Engaging. I found myself echo Avril's "Don't do it Nick!"

One of the best podcasts and audio books I've listened to.

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brilliant British stories credit to Matt Alice

Absolutely love these stories, Narrative is exceptional all stories told in sequence of events that’s just gripping + Matt Ford is a Red he loves forest NFFC

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My Favourite Podcast

I absolutely love this podcast! the topics covered are interesting, it's informative and funny. Matt and Alice do a fantastic job, the way they tell the stories is gripping.

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Irritating hosts

This could have been amazing, but is ruined by the hosts', irritating and stupid, repartee. They obviously think they're hilarious, I didn't and gave up. Such a shame.

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Really Unqualified Hosts

Very poignant topics covered by two very unprofessional radio presenters. I've just come to the end of the Alexander Litvinenko series and the number of inappropriate and weak jokes that were made by the two made it a painful listen. This man died a horrible death and it was as if these childish individuals were making light of it by satirising interactions between the murderes, the murder victim, his family and law enforcement. Definitely the wrong people to host what had the potential to be a timeless podcast.

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