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 ar ... Show More
Apr 2021
The Litvinenko Affair | The Mysterious Edwin Carter | 2
<p>As Sashais dying of a mysterious illness, time is running out for the police to get crucial information about his attackers. The race is on to find out who poisoned him and why.</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, a ... Show More
37m 15s
May 2021
The Litvinenko Affair | The Polonium Trail | 3
<p>Police at Scotland Yard realise they’re not only dealing with the murder of one man…London is facing a full scale nuclear incident.</p><p>Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. <a h ... Show More
38m 37s
Sep 2023
Scandals that shocked Georgian Britain
From torrid affairs and messy duels to corrupt law-enforcers and vengeful ghosts, Georgian Britain loved a good scandal. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, historian and author Emily Brand dishes the dirt on cases that shocked, appalled – and captivated – Georgian society.
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32m 50s