In the early 1960s, a housewife from Birmingham is shocked by the changing tide of culture, and decides to do something about it. Mary Whitehouse goes up against her first adversary: the BBC and its liberal Director General, Sir Hugh Carleton Greene. In a battle for the future of the BBC, who will win?
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Oct 2022
The Queen of Clean | Yes, Prime Minister | 3
<p>Mary finds an ally in the most powerful person in the country - Margaret Thatcher. But how long will their allegiance last?</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.&nb ... Show More
50m 11s
Oct 2022
The Queen of Clean | Interview | 4
<p>Matt and Alice speak to David Dimbleby, one of the BBC's most illustrious broadcasters. David reflects on his early years at the BBC, when Mary Whitehouse was beginning her battle against the corporation, and recalls a day he spent interviewing Mary in the 1970s.</p><p>Listen ... Show More
33m 58s
Jun 2022
Elton John: Still Standing | A Long and Lonely Climb | 120
<p>As Elton’s star rises, the isolation of fame leaves him feeling even more lonely than before. His mother’s words haunt him, and lead him to some very poor romantic decisions. But behind it all, a bigger threat is looming. And it comes in the form of a white powder.</p><p><br>< ... Show More
45m 6s
Jun 2021
Britney's Shocking Story
<p>For the first time in her 13 year conservatorship, Britney Spears has spoken publicly about the professional, financial, and physical control that she's been under...and we are shook.</p><p>Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and a ... Show More
9m 32s