British Scandal

Wondery

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…Listen to British Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/british-scandal/ now.

  • 52 minutes 46 seconds
    Guy Fawkes | Plot | 3

    The Gunpowder Plot lies in ruin. Fawkes is the first conspirator to face the wrath of the King, and unthinkable torture. With his life hanging in the balance, Fawkes must decide: martyr himself for a lost cause, or betray everything he believes in?

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    5 November 2024, 2:00 am
  • 51 minutes 42 seconds
    Guy Fawkes | Treason | 2

    As London bristles with paranoia, the conspirators race against time. Guy Fawkes is ready to light the fuse, but whispers of treason echo through the shadows. Will the Gunpowder Plot go up in smoke?

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    30 October 2024, 2:00 am
  • 48 minutes 20 seconds
    Guy Fawkes | Gunpowder | 1

    In Elizabethan England, Catholics face brutal persecution. A young Guy Fawkes vows to fight back. When, years later, he returns home from abroad to find his homeland even more rotten, he knows the time has come. But can Fawkes spark a revolution without getting caught in the crossfire?

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    23 October 2024, 1:00 am
  • 7 minutes 13 seconds
    Listen Now: The Best Idea Yet

    The untold stories behind the products you’re obsessed with and the bold risk-takers who made them go viral. How did Birkenstocks go from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Who created that bottle of Sriracha permanently living in your fridge? Did you know the Air Jordans were initially banned by the NBA, or that Super Mario became the best-selling video game character ever thanks to a strategy called “The Infinite Game?” On Wondery’s new weekly podcast The Best Idea Yet, Nick Martell and Jack Crivici-Kramer (hosts of the award-winning daily pop-business podcast, The Best One Yet aka TBOY) have identified the most viral products of all time and reveal their untold origin stories — plus the bold risk-takers who brought them to life. From the Happy Meal to Levi’s 501 jeans, come for the products you’re obsessed with, stay for the business insights that’ll make you the most interesting person at your next brunch. 


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    21 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 34 minutes 47 seconds
    The Peru Two | The Hidden World of Female Drug Mules | 4

    Women are in demand in the drug trafficking industry. Often considered less likely to be stopped at customs, they make up almost a third of drug runners. Sociologist and criminologist Dr. Jennifer Fleetwood joins Matt and Alice to unpack the case of the 'Peru Two' and reveal how female mules get drawn in. Plus, why male ex-cons earn more in their life post-crime.

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    16 October 2024, 1:00 am
  • 51 minutes
    The Peru Two | A Snitch in Time | 3

    Michaella and Melissa have told lie after lie. To their families, to journalists and to the police. Now they're getting ready to face the judge. And it’s time to make a decision: tell the truth or risk fifteen years in Peruvian prison.

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    9 October 2024, 1:00 am
  • 47 minutes 8 seconds
    The Peru Two | Positivo | 2

    The task Michaella agreed to has become wildly more complicated. When she said yes to the mission, she thought Lima was in Spain. So why is she on a plane hurtling towards South America?

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    2 October 2024, 1:00 am
  • 53 minutes 19 seconds
    The Peru Two | Partners in Crime | 1

    Michaella and Melissa are just two young women on holiday in Peru. Or that’s what they want you to think. In reality, they’ve been recruited to smuggle £1.5 million worth of cocaine into Europe. And they’re woefully unprepared. In this four-part series, Matt Forde and Alice Levine learn how a chance meeting with a bronzed stranger in Ibiza brought the girls together for a haphazard mission that would see them forever dubbed ‘The Peru Two’.

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    25 September 2024, 1:00 am
  • 30 minutes 10 seconds
    Encore: Gazza | Actress and model Linda Lusardi on watching her friend, Paul Gascoigne shoot to fame | 4

    As a Page 3 model for over a decade, Linda Lusardi is no stranger to tabloid attention. And she saw first-hand the impact it had on her former neighbour, Paul Gascoigne, as his star rose. Linda takes Matt and Alice inside the highs of their raucous nights out, and the lows of Gazza's battles with addiction. Plus, she tells us why his 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 [email protected]


    If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, or want to help someone who is, call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk


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    18 September 2024, 1:00 am
  • 48 minutes 28 seconds
    Encore: Gazza | Game Over | 3

    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?

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    If you or someone you know needs mental health support, call Samaritans on 116 123 or email [email protected]

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    11 September 2024, 1:00 am
  • 48 minutes 44 seconds
    Encore: Gazza | Tabloid Dream | 2

    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 email [email protected]

    For mental health support, call Samaritans on 116 123 or email [email protected]

    If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, or want to help someone who is, call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk


    Listen to British Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/british-scandal/ now.

    Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at [email protected]

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    4 September 2024, 1:00 am
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