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Jan 2023
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Encore: Archer | Interview | 4

Wondery
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Alice and Matt talk to Adam Raphael, an author and journalist who, in 1987, was subpoenaed to give evidence for The Daily Star in Archer’s libel trial. He takes us inside the trial, discusses Archer's political skill and compares him to a certain blonde British Prime Minister. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ... Show More
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