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Hatton Garden | The Diamond Wheezers | 3
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 exclus… -
Wondery Presents: The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley
On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny, a longtime con artist, had plenty of enemies. She left behind a trail of men sh… -
Hatton Garden | The Cabinet | 2
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+. … -
Hatton Garden | The Plan | 1
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 Wonde… -
Wondery Presents Persona: The French Deception
Introducing the true crime podcast Persona: The French Deception— the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? Host and award-winning journ… -
Archer | Interview | 4
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 Br… -
Archer | From the Penthouse to the Jailhouse | 3
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 Won… -
Archer | Mary Vs Monica | 2
For tickets and information about our upcoming live show on the 23rd May please visit: wondery.fm/britishscandallive Jeffrey Archer takes the witness stand in the libel trial of the century. He has two false alibis and a forged diary to help him … -
Archer | Lord of the Lies | 1
For tickets and information about our upcoming live show on the 23rd May please visit: wondery.fm/britishscandallive Jeffrey Archer is a young and up and coming Tory politician. He dreams of becoming Prime Minister. But what happens when a newspa… -
Spy Cops | Interview | 4
For tickets and information about our upcoming live show on the 23rd May please visit: wondery.fm/britishscandallive Matt and Alice talk to Alison. She tells the story of meeting a fellow activist called Mark Cassidy and falling in love. Little d…
British Scandal
By Wondery
New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.
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…
For tickets and information about our upcoming live show on the 23rd May please visit: wondery.fm/britishscandallive
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