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On 21 November 1974, an obscure backbench MP, John Stonehouse, went for a swim off Miami Beach and disappeared. So began an extraordinary tale of banking fraud, money laundering, spying and identity theft, which unravelled over the following month, ending in Stonehouse's exposure and arrest and making him one of the most famous MPs in the world. Together with the author Philip Augar, we look at Stonehouse's political life and the extraordinary financial dealings that led to his disappearance.Presented by Jonathan Ford and Neil Collins.With Philip Augar.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cette semaine, Crime Tonic ose la politique!Marie-Eve nous présente l'histoire de la mort mystérieuse de John Stonehouse.Nicolas, de son côté, nous fait peur avec des histoires de républicains.Bonne écoute!SOURCES:https://www.reddit.com/r/hacking/comments/1e3xsva/hello_we_are_the_daily_dot_and_we_are_here_to/https://www.dailydot.com/debug/heritage-foundation-hack-sieged-sec-chat-log-retirement/https://newrepublic.com/post/183710/project-2025-heritage-foundation-exec-threatens-gay-furry-hackers-textshttps://www.theregister.com/2023/07/27/nato_investigates_hack/https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SiegedSechttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stonehousehttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/dec/16/itv-dramatises-life-of-john-stonehouse-mp-who-faked-his-death-in-1974https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-16/truth-john-stonehouse-british-mp-fake-death-drama-series/101840138 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-57942759 https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2023/01/02/the-incredible-life-of-john-stonehouse---a-once-high-flying-mp-who-faked-his-own-death/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/john-stonehouse-now-true-story-28863246 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/stonehouse-mp-true-story-itv-b2250596.html https://www.entertainmentdailyuk.com/tv/stonehouse-itv1-true-story-changes-john-stonehouse-shelia-buckley/ https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/stonehouse-true-story-itv-drama/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/07/its-him-lord-lucan-hunt-continues-48-years-after-nanny Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast.   Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by sharks?  To everyone's surprise, he turned up in Australia a few weeks later with a new identity...  John Stonehouse: Charismatic British politician Disappeared from a Miami beach in 1974 Mysterious reappearance in Australia Stonehouse's financial and personal troubles Speculation about Stonehouse being a Czech spy John Stonehouse's affair with his secretary Impersonation and multiple fake identities Legal trial and prison sentence Impact on British politics and the Labour party Stonehouse's final years and death Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/john-stonehouse ---You might like:

Hillary and Tina cover former member of Parliament John Stonehouse. Parliament member John Stonehouse, facing financial ruin, staged his own disappearance to evade the consequences. BUT his elaborate ruse unraveled, exposing his deceit and leaving a legacy of scandal. Sources Hillary's Story ABC News What's the true story of John Stonehouse, the elusive British MP who faked his own death to start a new life in Australia? (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-16/truth-john-stonehouse-british-mp-fake-death-drama-series/101840138) Daily Mail Online Photo of Labour MP John Stonehouse walking with his Czech spymaster revealed for the first time (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10789949/Photo-Labour-MP-John-Stonehouse-walking-Czech-spymaster-revealed-time.html) Express & Star The incredible life of John Stonehouse - a once high-flying MP who faked his own death (https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2023/01/02/the-incredible-life-of-john-stonehouse---a-once-high-flying-mp-who-faked-his-own-death/) The New York Times John Stonehouse: Bizarre tale of the MP who faked his own death Mystery Still Surrounds British M.P. Arrested in Australia (https://www.nytimes.com/1974/12/25/archives/mystery-still-surrounds-british-mp-arrested-in-australia-special-to.html) PBS Politicians Behaving Badly: 7 British Government Scandals (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/politicians-behaving-badly-7-british-government-scandals/#) Wikipedia John Stonehouse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stonehouse) Photos British MP John Stonehouse (https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/fcb2b1c825347365cbc1dffba880dff4?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2256&cropW=4010&xPos=0&yPos=252&width=862&height=485)--by Roger Jackson from Hulton Archive via ABC.net Stonehouse arrives at Heathrow Airport from Australia (https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/d205af6ba382efff09b7cad3fbc9bdda?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=1851&cropW=2777&xPos=0&yPos=0&width=862&height=575)--by David Ashdown via ABC.net

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L'histoire vraie de John Stonehouse, ministre britannique devenu espion à la solde de la Tchécoslovaquie pendant la guerre froide. Cette minisérie emprunte les codes de la comédie absurde pour retracer avec malice le parcours d'un menteur pathologique interprété par Matthew Macfadyen. L'histoire est racontée en marche arrière, puis que les premières scènes s'ouvrent sur John Stonehouse qui simule sa propre mort en 1974 en quittant ses vêtements sur une plage de Miami. Au fil de la série, on découvre ses déboires financiers, son implication dans l'espionnage pour le gouvernement tchécoslovaque et ses tentatives maladroites pour échapper à ses problèmes. La mini-série en trois épisodes de la chaîne britannique ITV est disponible sur Arte.tv jusqu'au 21 mai prochain. https://youtu.be/1Txasv4VWqg?si=bjLVazd7n7aZxTMT Fin des années 1960, en Angleterre. Fils de syndicalistes, au service de la Royal Air Force durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le député quadragénaire John Stonehouse cumule les atouts aux yeux du Premier ministre travailliste Harold Wilson, qui souhaite rajeunir ses troupes. Voilà John promu ministre de l'Aviation. Mais piégé par une interprète qui le séduit lors d'un voyage en Tchécoslovaquie, il devient espion pour l'ennemi communiste... sans éprouver la moindre culpabilité. Au contraire : les billets pleuvent et John mène la grande vie. À la fin des années 1960, il était présenté comme l'étoile montante du parti Labour, qui l'envoyait ferrailler sur les plateaux télé contre une autre figure prometteuse, Margaret Thatcher. Mais John Stonehouse n'était qu'une coquille vide. Imbu de lui-même, le député-ministre a failli dans tous les rôles qu'il a endossés : espion calamiteux, mari infidèle trop voyant, entrepreneur aussi avide que désastreux... En trois épisodes, Stonehouse adopte un ton léger et comique, mettant en lumière les péripéties loufoques de ce héros alors qu'il tente de naviguer dans un monde politique complexe. La série offre une critique satirique de la politique britannique tout en explorant les thèmes de la trahison, de la cupidité et de l'illusion du pouvoir. Le petit plus, outre un Macfadyen génial, c'est que son épouse/ex-épouse dans la série est campée par sa véritable femme à la ville, Keeley Hawes, une autre actrice britannique bien-aimée. Elle joue donc Barbara Stonehouse, qui oscille entre l'incrédulité et la colère face aux actions de son mari maladroit. Enfin, Kevin McNally complète le tableau principal et offre une performance impressionnante en tant que Premier ministre Harold Wilson, apportant une touche de sérieux à la comédie. [bs_show url="stonehouse"] À la suite de la diffusion de la série, la véritable fille de Stonehouse a exprimé sa préoccupation quant à la manière fausse dont la série dépeint l'histoire de sa famille. La mini-série nous rappellera A Very English Scandal, avec qui il partage un scénariste, John Preston. Mais le petit clin d'œil à The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe où le héros simulait également sa propre mort à partir d'une histoire vraie est aussi à noter. De toute façon, on reste dans le domaine de la fiction malgré une inspiration de faits réels. Stonehouse est disponible sur Arte.tv pour une soirée divertissante. Elle est en ligne jusqu'au 21 mai 2024.

This week, we have an intriguing episode as we converse with acclaimed author Philip Augur, who brings to life the tale of John Stonehouse, the controversial Labour MP. We explore the remarkable and complex narrative depicted in the book 'Agent Twister', co-written with Keely Winstone. Discover Stonehouse's tumultuous journey from political prominence to disgrace, marked by an infamous scandal that astonished the British public, a story truly stranger than fiction. Our conversation uncovers the man behind the headlines, delivering a nuanced understanding of his life, actions, and legacy. John Stonehouse, the British Labour MP, was a man whose life was as gripping as it was perplexing. Born in 1925, Stonehouse served as an MP for two constituencies over his political career, marking his presence in the British Parliament from 1957 to 1976. However, it was the controversy that eclipsed his achievements and turned him into a figure of national notoriety.Stonehouse's political career was initially noteworthy. A charismatic orator and dedicated servant of the Labour Party, he championed various causes, including postal services and aviation. As Postmaster General in Harold Wilson's government, Stonehouse was in a position of considerable influence and seemed set for a promising future in British politics.However, beneath the respectable facade, Stonehouse's life was spinning into a maelstrom of intrigue. Over time, he became embroiled in numerous financial scandals, which eventually led to his dramatic fall from grace, all the time spying for the Czech secret intelligence service. But the defining moment of his career was undoubtedly his audacious attempt to fake his own death in 1974.Plagued by financial troubles and fearing arrest for fraud, Stonehouse devised an elaborate plan to disappear. He left a pile of clothes on a beach in Miami, leading many to believe he had drowned. He then fled to Australia under a pseudonym, where he hoped to start a new life with his mistress. The audacity of this move stunned the world and resulted in a media frenzy.However, his escape was short-lived. Less than two months after his disappearance, he was discovered by Australian police and arrested. He was returned to Britain, where he faced a high-profile trial and was subsequently sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud.The Stonehouse saga, involving politics, scandal, deception, and romance, captivated the nation, transforming him into an infamous figure. Despite the downfall and disgrace, his story continues to hold a fascinating allure, providing a remarkable lens into the human capacity for ambition, deception, and ultimately, self-destruction.Stonehouse's life story, told with fresh insights and perspectives by Philip Augur and Keely Winstone in their book 'Agent Twister', offers readers an engaging exploration of a man who was as complex as he was controversial.You can purchase the book here in hardback and also in paperback Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Season Premiere of Season 3 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek look back on the life and career of one of the most infamous actors of all time (Oliver Reed) and delve into the career of a politician so riddled with scandal and failure it almost feels like fiction (John Stonehouse)! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/37243 Ft: A.M. mews by MommaLuv SKyTower --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historysgreatestidiots/support

In the Season Premiere of Season 3 of History's Greatest Idiots, Lev and Derek look back on the life and career of one of the most infamous actors of all time (Oliver Reed) and delve into the career of a politician so riddled with scandal and failure it almost feels like fiction (John Stonehouse)! Now in Video Podcast format Support us on Patreon Visit our Instagram Or our Twitter Hosts: Lev & Derek https://linktr.ee/Lev_Myskin https://linktr.ee/ThatEffnGuy Artist: Sarah Chey https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey Circus Man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/37243 Ft: A.M. mews by MommaLuv SKyTower --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysgreatestidiots/support

Actor & executive producer Matthew Macfadyen, actors Kevin R. McNally & Emer Heatley, director & executive producer Jon S. Baird and writer & executive producer John Preston The life and times of disgraced Labour minister John Stonehouse are dramatised in this series starring Matthew Macfadyen and co-starring Keeley Hawes. The series relates how Stonehouse, a high-flying member of Harold Wilson's government, vanished from the beach of a large luxury hotel in Florida in November 1974, leaving a neatly folded pile of clothes as he swam into the sea with the intent of faking his own death. However, it became apparent that his reputation masked some very dark secrets.

This week on the Christmas 2022 Bingewatch special...If you're fed up hearing about UK political scandals, then Stonehouse is not the show for you. Telling the crazy story of John Stonehouse, who faked his own death, it's available on ITVX.From the people behind Bridge of Spies comes spy drama Treason, about an MI6 spy wrangling with his complex past in the form of a Russian spy, and it's available on Netflix.Netflix is starting to squeeze their Witcher cash cow, with the release of new prequel series The Witcher: Blood Origins starring Michelle Yeoh and Lenny Henry (yeah, the Premier Inn guy).From ITVX and also available on Amazon Prime Video is Riches, a glossy family drama about money, death, business and scandal, starring Deborah Ayorinde. It's glamour, it's style, and it's a must watch if you just can't take any more Real Housewives.If you haven't had a big enough Britney fix this year, Discovery Plus is here to save you with Jamie vs Britney: The Father Daughter Trials. The series, as you would expect, provides another look at one of the biggest court cases in recent years, as popstar Britney Spears battled to free herself from the conservatorship held by her father Jamie.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players or VISIT THE OFFICIAL BINGEWATCH WEBSITE for your weekly rundown of the best bingeworthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to subscribe and share wherever you get podcasts, and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter and tell us what you're binge-watching.AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our brand new sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!

In this week's (very) chaotic episode, we discuss John Stonehouse, a British MP who mysteriously disappeared from a Miami beach...or did he?! Join us to find out more. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and also follow us on Instagram @conversationstodiefor

Craig was on the pod last year talking about his glorious Beatles book ‘One Two Three Four' and he's just published a collection of his writing called ‘Haywire: the Best of Craig Brown' – Private Eye diaries, columns, reviews, essays and other assorted comic gems. It's very good indeed. “Satirists,” he reminds you, “are on the side of things going wrong.” Here are just a few of the topics that stumble into view in this very funny and illuminating ramble – John Stonehouse, the strange life of Arthur Lowe, “all entertainers are disturbed”, Bruce Springsteen as dictatorial bandleader, Liz Truss's speech patterns, meeting people he's lampooned in print, Kenneth Williams, Bruce Robinson's preposterous Jack the Ripper book and how Lieutenant Pigeon is anagram (but of what?). Buy ‘Haywire: the Best Of Craig Brown' and his other wonderful books here … https://www.amazon.co.uk/Craig-Brown/e/B001HCVLIU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world, alongside a whole host of extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig was on the pod last year talking about his glorious Beatles book ‘One Two Three Four' and he's just published a collection of his writing called ‘Haywire: the Best of Craig Brown' – Private Eye diaries, columns, reviews, essays and other assorted comic gems. It's very good indeed. “Satirists,” he reminds you, “are on the side of things going wrong.” Here are just a few of the topics that stumble into view in this very funny and illuminating ramble – John Stonehouse, the strange life of Arthur Lowe, “all entertainers are disturbed”, Bruce Springsteen as dictatorial bandleader, Liz Truss's speech patterns, meeting people he's lampooned in print, Kenneth Williams, Bruce Robinson's preposterous Jack the Ripper book and how Lieutenant Pigeon is anagram (but of what?). Buy ‘Haywire: the Best Of Craig Brown' and his other wonderful books here … https://www.amazon.co.uk/Craig-Brown/e/B001HCVLIU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world, alongside a whole host of extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig was on the pod last year talking about his glorious Beatles book ‘One Two Three Four' and he's just published a collection of his writing called ‘Haywire: the Best of Craig Brown' – Private Eye diaries, columns, reviews, essays and other assorted comic gems. It's very good indeed. “Satirists,” he reminds you, “are on the side of things going wrong.” Here are just a few of the topics that stumble into view in this very funny and illuminating ramble – John Stonehouse, the strange life of Arthur Lowe, “all entertainers are disturbed”, Bruce Springsteen as dictatorial bandleader, Liz Truss's speech patterns, meeting people he's lampooned in print, Kenneth Williams, Bruce Robinson's preposterous Jack the Ripper book and how Lieutenant Pigeon is anagram (but of what?). Buy ‘Haywire: the Best Of Craig Brown' and his other wonderful books here … https://www.amazon.co.uk/Craig-Brown/e/B001HCVLIU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon and receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world, alongside a whole host of extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He was a Labour Cabinet Minister tipped to be a future Prime Minister – charming, handsome and apparently a passionate advocate for social justice. Yet John Stonehouse was also a spy who sold secrets to Czechoslovakia, a fraudster who propped up his supposedly altruistic bank with illegal transactions, and ultimately a criminal who successfully faked his own death – until he was mistaken for Lord Lucan!In this special podcast, recorded live in the Library of Mistakes on 27 September 2022, Sir Philip Augar reveals the John Stonehouse story as portrayed in Agent Twister, his recent book with Keely Winstone. A fascinating tale.For more information on the Advanced Valuation in Financial Markets course mentioned by Russell, please see www.didaskoeducation.org.

Alice and Matt speak to Julian Hayes, John Stonehouse's grand-nephew and author of 'Stonehouse: Cabinet Minister, Fraudster, Spy'. They discuss the allegations surrounding Stonehouse's involvement with the Czechs, his family's reaction to the disappearance, and the time he tried to egg his grand-uncle.Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandalPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Stonehouse is one of the most promising young Labour politicians in England - handsome and charismatic, with the political background to match. But when he catches the eye of the Czech secret service, Stonehouse falls into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/britishscandalPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Gaming Hut, beloved Patreon backer Bill Durfy asks us to provide advice for budding professional GMs. The Tradecraft Hut looks at John Stonehouse, a British MP who spied for the Czechs and wound up ineptly faking his own death. In Ask Ken and Robin stylish backer Joe Webb asks Robin if his head […]

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds are joined by Aussie comedian Nick Cody to examine politician John Stonehouse. Recorded live at Hamer Hall in Melbourne. Sources Tour Dates Redbubble Merch   DietSmoke.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Too many viewing options? Radio Times's David Butcher cherry-picks from the TV buffet, with a quick run through the week's highlights. His selections include a vicious political comedy, a Swedish crime drama and the return of horror anthology The Terror. Plus classy documentaries about Mother Teresa, John Stonehouse and Fergal Keane, all worth watching – but all on the same night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Arts Editor, John Preston's Third Act sees him enjoying huge success in his 60's. He is the author of books including A Very English Scandal, which became an award-winning TV series starring Hugh Grant, and The Dig, which was adapted into a film starring Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan. Drawn to writing about rogues and risk-takers, John talks about his work including The Fall, his recent book about Robert Maxwell, as well as about finding success later in life. He also discusses his latest work, an upcoming TV drama about Labour minister John Stonehouse which stars Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes.

Attraverso l'assurda e rocambolesca storia di John Stonehouse facciamo un quadro delle ragioni che possono portare alla decadenza da membro della House of Commons condite dalle solite, quasi folkloristiche, consuetudini britanniche.

A young star of Labor, Stonehouse very quickly saw his career fall apart before faking his own death. Since then, we've discovered more about the life he lived since his disappearance. His daughter, Julia, has a new book out that, through vigorous research, seeks to explain all the questions the public has been asking over the years.

JULIA STONEHOUSE – JOHN STONEHOUSE; MY FATHER... with TRE´s Bill Padley

In the spring of 1988, Britain lost its mind. Public executions. Lynching. A gunfight at a funeral. Unforeseen consequences for the makers of Count Duckula and Danger Mouse. We're genuinely surprised you don't remember.In the first of a three part series, we return to March 1988, when the SAS used lethal force to prevent an IRA bomb attack in Gibraltar, when in retrospect they didn't have to. Or, if you're less charitable, the British government straight up murdered three people, in public, all unarmed and two actively trying to surrender. Along the way, Teletext! Now 10! SAILAWAYSAILAWAYSAILAWAY! Lethal sofas! Prince Charles almost dies skiing off-piste with Tara Palmer Tompkinson's mum (not a euphemism)! John wonders why Dale Winton never got a “fake death” myth. Gareth almost gets a cameo in “Almost Sunny”. Claire is reminiscent of a sexy fish or an allegory for the Nazis. John Stonehouse dies again. What is your favourite ever Teletext page by the way? Do let us know! Seriously. We would love to know! You can reach us on email everyonediesinsunderland@gmail.com, on Twitter at @everyonediespod, on Facebook and Instagram. Our theme music is usually the song “Steady Away” by Pete Dilley and can be found on his album Half-truths and Hearsay which you can/should buy/stream here: ttps://petedilley.bandcamp.com/album/half-truths-and-hearsay  But this week it isn't. “This really is an evocative song” https://youtu.be/xjUA3RU4B8E There is praise for Paul Rose/Mr Bffo and Scottish MurdersOne dog was harmed in the making of this podcast. But not by us. Though you repent and don sackcloth and try to make nice, you can't cross the same river twice

This week, Lucy Dallas and Toby Lichtig are joined by the critic and gym-sceptic Irina Dumitrescu to consider a clutch of books about fitness – how it came to be the industry it is, what it means to us, even what the smell of sweat does; Alex Clark, a regular contributor to the TLS's fiction pages, runs through this year's Booker Prize shortlist, just announced, before turning to a real-life story that reads like a mystery novel: the “Stonehouse affair”, the tale of the MP and former Cabinet minister John Stonehouse, who disappeared while swimming from a private beach in Miami The Age of Fitness: How the body came to symbolize success and achievement by Jürgen MartschukatExercised: The science of physical activity, rest and health by Daniel LiebermanThe Joy of Sweat: The strange science of perspiration by Sarah EvertsThe Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison BechdelJohn Stonehouse, My Father: The true story of the runaway MP, by Julia StonehouseStonehouse: Cabinet minister, fraudster, spy by Julian Hayes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Katy shares with Dan the mad story of John Stonehouse, an English politician who got into some hot water and decided to...well...you'll have to listen to find out! Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

In this first of two episodes featuring books about the former Labour Cabinet Minister John Stonehouse, who effected a ‘Reggie Perrin' style disappearance in Miami in 1974 and was subsequently sent to prison, Iain Dale talks to Julian Hayes, John Stonehouse's Great Nephew about his book STONEHOUSE: CABINET MINISTER, FRAUDSTER, SPY. In the next episode Iain talks to Stonehouse's daughter Julia, who gives a decidedly different version of events to her cousin.

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones have finally cooled down only to heat up the airwaves with the latest look at Life on Planet Porky. Topics include: the spate of unusual recent weather events, Porky and LAJ's night in Leicester Square, Blondie, fashion nightmares, being a member of the MCC, the importance or otherwise of a dress code, Peter Willis' legacy, the knock on effect of having (or not having) the vaccine, the perilous life of a war correspondent, John Stonehouse, the troubled recent past of Dr Fox, Kitty Spencer's wedding, a new makeup store for men, and the years of graft behind each Tunnock's tea cake. It's the podcast that gets up at 5am every morning, it's Life on Planet Porky. Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter. Or you can email us questions or comments to: planetporkypod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! 

In 1974, two members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom DISAPPEARED! The first, Lord Lucan lived the high life, and was seen as a real life James Bond. He was also accused of murder. The other, John Stonehouse was in financial ruin after being accused of spying on his country. Within 12 days of each other, both men vanished. So what the hell happened to them?Get a ticket to our 300th episode live stream, Saturday July 10: https://sospresents.com/programs/dogoon-300thGet tickets to be in our 300th episode live studio audience: https://www.trybooking.com/BSKYC Get a ticket to our show at the Great Australian Podcast Festival on Nov 6: https://www.livenation.com.au/greataustralianpodcastfestivalFor tickets to Matt's Live Taping at Stupid Old Studios (and shows in Adelaide and Brisbane): https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/ Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodBuy tickets for our screening of The Mummy on September 10: https://www.lidocinemas.com.au/mummyBuy tickets to our streamed shows (there are 16 available to watch now! All with exclusive extra sections): https://sospresents.com/authors/dogoon Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Check out Matt's Beer show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4TUguJL58 Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat:

Content warning, this Tale deals with a murder. Richard John Bingham, John to his friends, ‘Lucky' to others – officially titled the 7th Earl of Lucan, entered the history books on November 7th 1974 for the worst kind of reasons. He then captured the imagination of much of the English speaking world when he vanished without a trace. This week, a You Choose topic chosen by the show's listeners and readers, Simone discusses the case. I'll get the first Patreon only release, a companion piece on John Stonehouse, up in the coming days. You can read the blog post of this episode here.     Please leave a like. Follow the show. Share the channel – it helps Tales grow. I post a new episode every fortnight, Wednesday night New Zealand time. My Patreon, soon to be active can be found here You can follow Tales of History and Imagination on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. I also write a weekly Wordpress Bloghttp://www.historyandimagination.com.   Music, writing, narration, mixing all yours truly. Except the music under Lucan's time in America, I borrowed and rearranged Art Noel and Don Pelosi's ‘Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major', a popular drinking song amongst the British soldiers during World War Two.   Main texts: I referenced a load of online articles , but my main book was A Different Class of Murder by Laura Thompson – whose facts were solid, but whose opinions (she is something of a Lucan apologist) are often utterly repugnant to me. Still a recommended read.   About the Author: Simone Whitlow is an academic, competitive quizzer, songwriter and musician. Simone, like his Lordship, fled the United Kingdom – though admittedly I never murdered a nanny first. Transgender, she uses she/her pronouns.     

On the 20th November MP for Walsall North ,John Stonehouse went for a swim on the beach close to the Fontainbleu Hotel in Miami, Florida. When he didn't return for an appointment, his business associate James Charlton went out to look for him but found only a pile of his clothes in a beach hut. The police, Scotland Yard and the FBI became involved in searching for him and a huge investigation was launched. This case was however not what it appeared to be. Important information provided by: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2019/02/28/from-soviet-spy-to-the-disappearing-man-how-ex-mp-john-stonehouse-still-fascinates/https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/from-the-archive-blog/2013/apr/26/john-stonehouse-faked-deathhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politics-43732246/john-stonehouse-the-mp-who-faked-his-deathhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/archives-rise-fall-john-stonehouse-153826https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2019/02/28/from-soviet-spy-to-the-disappearing-man-how-ex-mp-john-stonehouse-still-fascinates/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-mp-john-stonehouses-reggie-4641124https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ - for all contemporary news articles.Music by: www.dl-sounds.com (http://www.dl-sounds.com/)Follow us on social media:Twitter- @theunseenpodFacebook- The Unseen Podcast