The Partygate story has broken, and it spells disaster for Boris - now, he has to fight for everything he's worked so hard to achieve. But with new scandals emerging, and his government crumbling around him, is this the end of the road for Boris Johnson?Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free li ... Show More
Nov 2022
Boris Johnson | Interview | 6
<p>Matt and Alice speak to Sonia Purnell, journalist and author of 'Just Boris: A Tale of Blonde Ambition'. She shares her memories of her time working with Boris in Brussels during the 90s. They also discuss his early and crucial reinvention, the Johnson appeal, and whether or n ... Show More
41m 39s
Dec 2022
The Ballad of Yoko and John | Julia | 1
<p>John Lennon has a dream - to make music. So when he enlists George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to join his band The Quarrymen, he feels like this is the start of something big. But as tragedy strikes, and he faces the perils of newfound stardom, John seeks out new ... Show More
54m 18s
Jan 2022
How Partying Could Be Boris Johnson’s Undoing
<p>When allegations first emerged in November about parties held at 10 Downing Street, the residence and offices of the British prime minister, during a strict Covid lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson waved them away. </p><p>Yet in the weeks since, the scandal has only grown, ... Show More
25m 3s
Feb 2022
The Meaning of Boris Johnson
David, Helen and Chris Brooke have one more go at making sense of the tangled web that is British politics. Can Johnson really survive, and even if he does, can his brand ever recover? Is this a scandal, is it a crisis, or is it something else entirely? Does history offer any gui ... Show More
52m 56s