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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Abdication | Wally | 1
British Scandal
08/02/22 • 48 min
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.
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The Crowded Marriage | Operation PB | 3
British Scandal
08/08/23 • 53 min
Prince Charles no longer has to live a lie. His divorce with Diana is finalised and his relationship with Camilla is out in the open. But there’s a problem: Camilla remains deeply unpopular with the public and the press. He knows that turning this around will be an uphill battle, so he enlists the help of a wily spin doctor and sets to work. Charles remains adamant that Camilla is his Queen-in-waiting...but can he convince everyone else?
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Spy Cops | The Truth | 2
British Scandal
04/19/22 • 44 min
Mark moves back in with Amy. But why is he acting so strangely? And what's up with the extra phone she finds in his glovebox.
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The Profumo Affair | The Smoking Gun | 2
British Scandal
08/30/21 • 31 min
Christine Keeler goes from one risky affair to another – with dangerous consequences.
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The Cambridge Spies | The Volkov Affair | 2
British Scandal
04/11/23 • 46 min
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.
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Spy Cops | Undercover | 1
British Scandal
04/12/22 • 45 min
Mark Kennedy joins a secretive undercover police unit investigating left-wing political groups. But what happens when he gets in too deep?
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The Profumo Affair | Sex, Lies and Spies | 1
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08/23/21 • 37 min
Nineteen year old showgirl Christine Keeler meets the cabinet minister John Profumo at a high society pool party. It’s the beginning of their scandalous affair.
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Archer | Lord of the Lies | 1
British Scandal
05/10/22 • 40 min
Jeffrey Archer is a young and up and coming Tory politician. He dreams of becoming Prime Minister. But what happens when a newspaper accuses him of paying for sex?
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Maxwell | The Outsider | 1
British Scandal
03/09/22 • 51 min
Robert Maxwell builds himself up from nothing to become one of the most powerful men in Britain. But can he defeat his ultimate rival – the British Establishment?
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Spy Cops | The Other Women | 3
British Scandal
04/26/22 • 43 min
Amy has finally exposed Mark for being an undercover police officer. But when she finds out she isn't his only victim she joins a crusade to take down the Metropolitan Police.
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FAQ
How many episodes does British Scandal have?
British Scandal currently has 262 episodes available.
What topics does British Scandal cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, England, British, History, Documentary, Podcasts and Scandal.
What is the most popular episode on British Scandal?
The episode title 'Abdication | Wally | 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on British Scandal?
The average episode length on British Scandal is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of British Scandal released?
Episodes of British Scandal are typically released every 6 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of British Scandal?
The first episode of British Scandal was released on Apr 19, 2021.
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