Aug 2021

Breaking Barings | On the Run | 3

Barings Bank discover their most successful trader has left them penniless. The hunt is on to find Nick Leeson.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishsc ... Show More

38m 44s

Aug 2021

Breaking Barings | Interview: John Gapper | 4

How can one man bring down a bank? Financial Times journalist John Gapper covered the Nick Leeson story at the time and co-wrote All That Glitters: The Fall of Barings. He joins Alice and Matt to talk about the phenomenon of the Rogue Trader.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Won ... Show More

40m 15s

Aug 2021

The Profumo Affair | Sex, Lies and Spies | 1

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.Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Avail ... Show More

37m 44s

Oct 2024

Encore: Theranos | The Race to Publish | 3

An investigative journalist looks into Theranos, and is shocked by his discoveries. Elizabeth Holmes tries to fend off the potentially devastating story.Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen completely ad-free. Sta ... Show More

40m 59s

Oct 2016

6 | Suicide

There's more than one suspicious person in this case, and it's time to explore them all. Plus a twist that could be a big break or another white rabbit.

26m 39s

Nov 2020

Infatuation

It’s one of Britain’s biggest secrets, and it begins with a love story. Young activists united in their fight for justice. But then, cracks start to form. What’s real, what isn’t and where do the lies begin? Read Cara’s notebook: <a href="ht ... Show More

32m 31s

Jan 2025

The Kingdom Behind Glass

Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England's most elite universities — a tale of imperialism, betrayal, and the making of the modern world.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an ... Show More

48m 24s

May 2018

A Polite Word for Liar

An early morning raid, a house-full of Nazis, the world’s greatest harmonica player, and a dashingly handsome undercover spy. What could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m 35s

Jul 2025

ENCORE: Watergate | The Cancer Within | 4

Senate hearing sets in motion a new crisis. With the cover-up unraveling, White House counsel John Dean takes matters into his own hands.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterLis ... Show More

41m 9s

Jul 2019

Royal Treatment

Today, we meet a woman who survived a chilling ordeal, and take a look at a list of people that seems far too good to be true. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comJoin our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee om ... Show More

9m 30s

Dec 2019

Princess Diana, the Life

A conspiracy with royal intrigue. What could be better? This week's episode is the first of a two parter that dives into one of the most famous conspiracies there is. Certainly at least on the other side of the pond. But! In order to really understand what's happening and why ... Show More

39m 45s

Breaking Barings | In the Pit | 2