Podcast appearances and mentions of Margaret Thatcher

Mohamed Sabry Soliman attacked protesters in Boulder who were calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Hours beforehand, Israeli soldiers reportedly shot and killed more than 20 Palestinians who were trying to get food aid. The CA Democratic Convention took place in Anaheim over the weekend, where Tim Walz delivered a fiery speech calling out his party, gubernatorial hopefuls vied for attention, and Kamala Harris made a remote video address as the party grappled with its future. Several federal discrimination cases are falling apart as the Trump administration abandons a core aspect of civil rights law known as “disparate impact.” Blending punk, disco, reggae, and funk, with a dash of Marxist theory, Gang of Four offered the sound of dissent for many in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain. Last week, the remaining members wrapped up their farewell tour.

Episode 67 (21/05/25) On this episode - Greg's new segment called ‘Animal of the week' some more feedback about CHTF's new Chat GPT generated radio play ‘The Depot' before episode 4, should gameshows ask contestants for their political and religious opinions instead of what jobs they do etc. Barry challenges Greg to name all the Pot Noodle flavours, Andy Dufresne's “impossible cell” in The Shawshank Redemption, an impression of a comedian opening a set after having their first kid, the lie behind ayahuasca, having a hologram of yourself to talk at your own funeral, Star Wars vs Star Trek, Peter Serafinowicz's regret at being in the Phantom Menace, a rundown of the top 20 medical dramas of all time, some ideas for some new characters for Beckenscott model village, a special interview with Tom Cruise, the Margaret Thatcher festival, Greg's most famous photo gets used again, the works and life of Syd Little in ‘Barry's Masters of Comedy'(with “impressions”), our improvised soap opera ‘Aylesbury Market', a dead celebrity seance, recommendations, Future Greg and a whole lot more! 

La historia es por lo general tan ruidosa como sesgada. Por ello es que casi nadie recuerda la romántica, incruenta y fallida invasión, en 1966, a Las Islas Malvinas por parte de un heterogéneo grupo de argentinos con unas cuantas pistolas, bastantes banderas y muchos padrenuestros con cantos del himno nacional a fin de reclamar la soberanía argentina sobre esas islas. La misma disputa que dieciséis años más tarde ocasionaría la conocida guerra que garantizó la longevidad en el poder de Margaret Thatcher. Hablamos con el escritor y novelista Pablo Manzano sobre la génesis de esa invasión y del cuento que él publicó en Perro Negro, de lo inasible e indefinible que siempre ha sido el peronismo en la Argentina y de cómo los países también terminan banalizando y exportando sus propias miserias y crisis mediante el uso de productos culturales escritos y audiovisuales. Con Juan Toledo .El cuento que motivó esta conversación puede leerse aquí     

Send us a textFrank Lavin served under Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush in positions as varied as personnel, national security, international trade negotiations, Ambassador to Singapore, among others. In this conversation, we discuss his 8+ years in the Reagan White House from 1981-1989 - which is chronicled in his recent book Inside the Reagan White House. In the Reagan White House, he wore several different hats, was in hundreds of meetings with President Reagan, worked alongside some of the most influential administration officials - culminating in his stint as White House Political Director during the 1988 elections.IN THIS EPISODEFrank grows up in small-town Ohio in a tensely political time...Frank talks the establishment vs. conservative sparring in the GOP of the 1970s...Frank's early campaign activities in the late 70s and working for an IE backing Reagan as a college student in 1980...An important political lesson Frank learned from James Baker in Baker's 1978 race for Texas Attorney General...Memories of how Jim Baker ran the Reagan White House as Chief of Staff...How Reagan borrowed from FDR to become a powerful political communicator...How Reagan led the White House in meetings behind closer doors...Frank's first White House job of letting unsuccessful job applicants down easy...How the White House was a tug-of-war between "true believers" and "pragmatists"...Memories of his time at the Office of Public Liasion and how the President would "freeze" the first 10 minutes of a meeting...The 1984 Democratic challenger the White House was most worried about and how Reagan bounced back from a bad '82 midterm to win an '84 landslide...The difference in "desk truth" and "street truth"...How Reagan staffer Mike Deaver fundamentally changed the way a White House handles presidential travel...Frank's time as a White House national security staffer negotiating with the Soviets and spending time with President Reagan and Margaret Thatcher at Camp David...Frank demystifies his role as White House Political Director during the 1988 elections...The origin of the famous Reagan "11th Commandment" maxim...How Reagan initially won - and successfully held - the voters who came to be known as "Reagan Democrats"...Frank's memories of being around President George H.W. Bush...The low point of Frank's time in the Reagan White House...Quick memories from Frank of prominent figures including Karl Rove, Colin Powell, Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Roger Stone, and Pat Buchanan...AND Al Haig Disease, Lee Atwater, Jimmy Carter, George Christopher, Bill Clinton, creative tension, Peter DelGiorno, Terry Dolan, Tony Dolan, Frank Donatelli, Mike Dukakis, exotic tendencies, the FEC, fireside chats, forced marriages, force multipliers, Gerald Ford, John Glenn, Barry Goldwater, Mikhail Gorbachev, Bob Haldeman, Warren Harding, Kamala Harris, Gary Hart, hatchet men, horizontal management, LBJ, jelly beans, Dick Lyng, Paul Manafort, Eugene McCarthy, George McGovern, Ed Meese, Walter Mondale, Brian Mulroney, Daniel Murphy, Ed Muskie, NCPAC, neutral recapitulations, the New Left, non sequiturs, Oliver North, John Poindexter, the Reykjavik Summit, Stu Spencer, Robert Taft, Donald Trump, Bob Weed, George Wortley...& more!

In this punchy episode of Mark and Pete, we tackle three explosive issues shaping the UK today. First, we dive into the shocking statistic that 1 in 10 Britons have no savings, revealing the fragile state of personal finance and what it means for national resilience. With household budgets tighter than ever, are we heading for a savings crisis? Next, we commemorate and critique the legacy of Margaret Thatcher as her 100th birthday is marked with celebratory events in Grantham. Love her or loathe her, the Iron Lady remains one of Britain's most divisive political figures. We explore how Thatcherism reshaped the UK—and whether the celebration is deserved or divisive. Finally, we cast our nets into the stormy waters of the UK-EU fishing rights dispute. With the Brexit fishing deal expiring soon, tensions rise over quotas, sovereignty, and national identity. Will British fishermen be left high and dry while Brussels demands more access? As always, Mark and Pete bring wit, wisdom, and a splash of theological insight to today's most pressing issues. Subscribe now and join the debate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Na tripu popkulturou s Petrem A. Bílkem #8 o tvorbě napříč žánry v neoliberální éře Margaret Thatcher a Ronalda Reagana. Moderuje Štěpán Sedláček.

Margaret Thatcher sought to revive Britain's fortunes during the 1980s, she was a social conservative and a free market fundamentalist; a contradictory set of ideological positions. The liberation of market forces devastated the social structures that Thatcher claimed to uphold, principally the family, which underwent dramatic transformations throughout the decade as individualism, urbanisation, mobility, rising expectations and declining ideas of deference transformed it. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MORE UNINTENTIONALLY FUNNY AI SLOP SHOWNOTES. Peter Hoistead? Thanks Gemini. Thanks listeners. We love you. Buy CBCo it's excellent beer. The Conditional Release Program - Episode 185: Federal Election 2025 Post-SpecialHosts: Joel Hill & Jack the Insider (Peter Hoistead)Overall Theme: A deep dive into the results and implications of the 2025 Australian Federal Election, focusing on Labor's historic victory, the Coalition's catastrophic loss, and the performance of minor parties and independents.Key Segments & Talking Points:(Part 1 - Approximate Timestamps based on original transcript, subject to adjustment)[00:00:00 - 00:01:23] Introduction & Election OverviewJoel laments being banned from betting on the election, particularly Labor's strong odds.Jack notes Joel would have won significantly, especially on Labor at $2.60.Historic Labor Win: Anthony "Albo" Albanese leads Labor to a significant victory.Libs sent into an "existential crisis."Albo is the first PM to be re-elected since John Howard in 2004.Largest Labor victory on a two-party preferred basis since John Curtin in 1943 (votes still being counted).Crucial Stat: The Albanese government is the only first-term government to have a swing towards it in Australian political history.[00:01:23 - 00:03:38] Significance of the Swing to LaborPrevious first-term governments (Howard '98, Hawke '84, Fraser '77, Whitlam '74, Menzies) all had swings against them when seeking a second term.Albo's government achieved an approximate 4% swing towards it (votes still being counted).Discussion points: Where it went right for Labor, and wrong for the Coalition, Greens, and Teals.Far-right "Cookers" performed terribly. Pauline Hanson's One Nation (FONY) might see minor representation.[00:03:38 - 00:05:11] Patreon & Sponsor Shout-outsReminder to support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theconditionalreleaseprogram (for as little as $5/month).CB Co. Beer: Praised for their IPA and new Hazy XPA. Competition to win $100,000. Use code CRP10 for 10% off at cbco.beer.[00:05:11 - 00:08:52] Polling Inaccuracies & Liberal OptimismReiteration of the ~4% swing to Labor.Comparison of final poll predictions vs. actual results:Freshwater: Labor 51.5% (was Liberal pollster, told Libs they were close).Newspoll: 52.5% (Labor used their private polling).Essential: 53.5%.YouGov: 52.2% - 52.9%.Polling companies significantly underestimated Labor's vote, especially those advising the Coalition.The misplaced optimism at Liberal Party HQ on election night.[00:08:52 - 00:16:00] Specific Seat Results & Labor GainsGilmore (NSW South Coast): Fiona Phillips (Labor) won 55-45 (3-4% swing to her), despite Andrew Constance (Liberal) being the favourite.Bennelong (Howard's old seat): Jeremy Laxail (Labor) won 59-41 against Scott Young (problematic Liberal candidate), a 10% swing to Labor.Parramatta: Andrew Charlton (Labor) won 62-38 (was 53.47 in 2022).Aston (Victoria): Labor won in a historic by-election previously, now a 4% swing to the Labor candidate, winning 53-47.Boothby (SA): Louise Miller-Frost (Labor) achieved an 8% swing, holding the seat 61-39.Tangney (WA): Sam Lim (Labor, ex-cop & dolphin trainer) secured a 3% swing, now 56-44. Large Bhutanese diaspora noted.Leichhardt (FNQ): Labor's Matt Smith won 57-43 after Warren Entsch (LNP) retired (10% swing).Hunter (NSW): Dan Repiccioli (Labor) re-elected with 44% primary vote (5% swing on primary). Fended off Nats and One Nation (Stuart Bonds' inflated vote claims by "One Australia" on X).[00:16:00 - 00:18:49] Diversifying Parliament & Women in PoliticsPraise for non-lawyer backgrounds in Parliament (e.g., Dan Repiccioli, Sam Lim).Critique of the typical lawyer/staffer/union pathway.Labor's success in diversifying candidate backgrounds and increasing female representation.Liberals struggling with female representation despite some efforts. Discussion of potential quotas in the Liberal party and the backlash it would cause.Margaret Thatcher quote: "If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman."[00:18:49 - 00:27:26] The Teals: Mixed Results & ChallengesInitial appearance of a Teal "romp" on election night.Bradfield (NSW North Shore): Teal Nicolette Boele (Burle/Bola) behind Liberal Giselle Kaptarian by 178 votes (updated during recording).Goldstein (VIC): Tim Wilson (Liberal) leading Zoe Daniel (Teal) by 925 votes. Wilson is likely back. Joel comments on Wilson's IPA association vs. his "gay, wet, mediocre, progressive side." Jack notes Wilson often highlights his sexuality.Jim Chalmers' quip about Tim Wilson: "Popular for all those who haven't met him."Kooyong (VIC): Monique Ryan (Teal) leading by 1002 votes (97,000 counted, ~8,000 postals to go). Redistribution added parts of Toorak, making it harder for Ryan.Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer: "Trust fund renter" controversy, owns multiple properties, London bolthole.Corflute wars in Kooyong: Hamer campaign's excessive use of A-frames, obstructing walkways, went to Supreme Court over council limits. Jack doubts the impact of corflutes.[00:27:26 - 00:31:28] Why Did the Teals Go Backwards?Liberal party invested heavily in Kooyong and Goldstein.Voters potentially preferring a local member who is a Minister or part of the government.Redistribution impact in Kooyong (addition of Toorak).Zali Steggall's success in Warringah partly due to "fruitcake" Liberal opponents like Katherine Deves.[00:31:28 - 00:40:37] The Greens: Significant LossesLost all lower house seats. Adam Bandt (leader) gone from Melbourne.Lost Brisbane (Max Chandler Mather) and Griffith back to Labor.Ryan (South Brisbane): Likely Labor win in a three-way contest.Greens will have no lower house representation.Key Reason: Housing policy standoff. Accused of holding up Labor's housing bill for over a year (affecting funding for domestic violence victims, homeless), pursuing "perfection" over compromise.[00:40:37 - 00:49:57] Deep Dive: Housing Policy ChallengesA major challenge for the Albanese government. Not an easy fix.Supply-side changes could devalue existing homes or slow growth, angering homeowners.Joel's view: Subsidized housing (rent-to-own, means-tested) wouldn't touch the high-end market.Negative gearing: Not a quick fix; removing it overnight unlikely to change much; issue is supply.Homeowner expectations of property value growth.Construction industry at full tilt; skills shortages.CFMEU's role in skilled migration for construction.Free TAFE importance for reskilling/upskilling.Linton Besser (Media Watch) criticism of Labor "building" houses when they reconditioned unlivable ones – Joel argues this still increases supply.[00:49:57 - 00:59:16] Deep Dive: Childcare Policy & Global Economic HeadwindsChildcare another area for government focus.Labor's childcare policy: Rebates for high earners (e.g., $325k combined income).High cost of childcare; need for better pay for childcare workers (Labor delivered a pay spike).Ownership of childcare centers (Peter Dutton reference) and profit-making. Call for more public childcare.Uncertain global economic times, Trump tariffs.Port of Los Angeles imports down by one-third.US Q1 economy shrank 0.3%; recession likely.Japan, China, South Korea meeting to discuss tariff responses; hold significant US debt. Japanese warning to US re: trade negotiations.[00:59:16 - 01:07:13] What Went Wrong for the Coalition? Answer: Everything.Gas Price Fixing Policy: Cobbled together, no consultation with industry (unlike Rudd's mining tax failure), potentially unconstitutional (taxing for benefit of some states over others).Work From Home Policy Disaster:Conceived by Jane Hume and Peter Dutton, no Shadow Cabinet consultation.Initial messaging: All Commonwealth public servants, then just Canberra.Jane Hume's media run: Claimed all WFH is 20% less productive, citing a study.Implied WFH employees are "bludgers," alienating a vast number of voters (including partners of tradies).Labor capitalized on this after door-knocking feedback. Policy eventually walked back.Defence Policy: Released in the last week, vague promise to spend 3% of GDP, no specifics on acquisitions. Andrew Hastie (Shadow Defence) reportedly wants out of the portfolio.Fuel Excise Policy: Halving fuel excise for a year. Took a week for Dutton to do a photo-op at a service station. Fuel prices had already dropped.Melbourne Airport Rail Link Funding: Announced at a winery.Vehicle Emissions Policy: Clarifications issued within 48 hours.Generally a shambolic campaign, studied for years to come.[01:07:13 - 01:08:55] The Nationals & Nuclear Policy FalloutNats trying to spin a better result than Libs, but didn't win Calare (Andrew Gee back as Indy).Nuclear Policy: Coalition embarrassed to discuss it. Nats insist on keeping it.Policy originated as a way for Libs to get Nats to support Net Zero by 2050.Massive costs and timelines: Hinkley Point C (UK) example – 65 billion pounds, years of delays. US Georgia plant similar.Legislative hurdles: Repealing Howard-era ban, state-level bans (even LNP QLD Premier Chris O'Fooley against it).State-funded, "socialist" approach due to lack of private investment.[01:08:55 - 01:15:49] Coalition Campaign Failures & SpokespeopleDebate on government vs. private industry running power.Lack of effective Coalition spokespeople: Susan Ley sidelined, Jane Hume promoted. Angus Taylor perceived as lazy.Angus Taylor's past water license scandal ("Australia's Watergate," Cayman Islands structure).[01:15:49 - 01:28:03] Demographics: A Tide Against the LiberalsWomen: Voted ~58-42 for Labor (two-party preferred), worse than under Morrison. Libs failed to address issues like climate, domestic violence.Language Other Than English at Home (LOTE): 60% backed Labor (Redbridge polling, Cos Samaras). Indian and Chinese diaspora significant, impacting Deakin and Menzies (Keith Wallahan, a moderate, lost Menzies).Gen Z & Millennials (18-45): Now outnumber Baby Boomers (60+), voted 60-40 Labor (TPP).Preferencing: Labor "gamed the system well"; Liberals' deal with One Nation backfired in messaging to urban areas.Strategy Failure: Liberals walked away from "heartland" Teal-lost seats, wrongly believing voters were wrong. Dutton's 2023 claim of Libs being "party of regional Australia" failed. No connection or network in targeted outer-suburban/regional seats.Female Pre-selection: Aspiration of 50% in 2019, achieved 34% in 2025. "Male, white, middle-class, mediocre."Sarah Henderson Example: Lost Corangamite in 2019, returned via Senate vacancy. Criticized as a "waste of space," arrogant for seeking re-entry.Both parties have taken safe seats for granted (factional gifts), but Labor learning. Example: Batman (now Cooper, Jed Carney) won back from Greens after better candidate selection.[01:28:03 - 01:36:42] Fond Farewells: Election CasualtiesPeter Dutton: Lost his seat of Dickson (held 20+ years), got "smashed." Likely preferred losing seat to facing party room fallout. Gracious concession speech. Australia's strong electoral process praised (democracy sausage, volunteers, AEC, peaceful concession).Michael Sukkar (Deakin, VIC): "Unpleasant piece of work."Recount of February incident: Sukkar, at Dutton's prompting, used a point of order to cut off Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus (Jewish) during an emotional speech about anti-Semitism and his family's Holocaust connection (Shiloh story). Dreyfus called Sukkar "disgusting." Sukkar moved "that the member no longer be heard." Widely condemned.Gerard Rennick (QLD Senator): Anti-COVID vaccine, spread misinformation (diabetes, dementia links). Jack recounts being attacked by Rennick's "poison monkeys" on X after writing about it. Rennick gone, likely self-funded much of his campaign.(Part 2 - Timestamps restart from 00:00:00 but are a continuation, add ~1 hour 36 mins 50 secs to these for continuous flow)[01:36:50 - 01:44:07] The Fractured Hard Right ("Cookers") - Dismal PerformanceGenerally went nowhere electorally.UAP (United Australia Party) / Trumpeter Patriots (John Ruddock): 2.38% in NSW Senate (down from UAP's 3.2% in 2022). Less money spent than previous Clive Palmer campaigns.Libertarian Democrats (Lib Dems): 1.99% in NSW Senate. Controversial name didn't help. Alliance with H.A.R.T (formerly IMOP, Michael O'Neill) and Gerard Rennick's People First Party.Monica Smit's calls to "unite" contrasted with these groups already forming alliances without her.These three parties combined got less than 2% in NSW. Lib Dems

Since the Liberal Party’s election wipeout, Liberals, and their media allies, have turned to sources of conservative wisdom, including Margaret Thatcher, in search of guidance. But, as our political and international editor, Peter Hartcher, writes: “I haven’t seen any of them citing Thatcher’s 1975 observation: ‘In politics if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman'." Today, Peter Hartcher joins me to discuss when the Liberal Party’s women problem first began. And whether the party is destined for extinction.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the Liberal Party’s election wipeout, Liberals, and their media allies, have turned to sources of conservative wisdom, including Margaret Thatcher, in search of guidance. But, as our political and international editor, Peter Hartcher, writes: “I haven’t seen any of them citing Thatcher’s 1975 observation: ‘In politics if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman'." Today, Peter Hartcher joins me to discuss when the Liberal Party’s women problem first began. And whether the party is destined for extinction.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aunque aseguraba que París era la ciudad donde había sido feliz, el escritor peruano Mario Vargas Llosa, fallecido el 13 de abril pasado, vivió buena parte de su vida en Londres, ciudad donde escribió 'Conversación en La Catedral', uno de sus obras maestras. Recorrido por el Londres íntimo de Vargas Llosa con un reportaje de Luisa Pulido, corresponsal de RFI en Reino Unido. "Conversación en La Catedral" es el único libro que Mario Vargas Llosa "salvaría del fuego", según dijo en alguna ocasión el Nobel de Literatura peruano. Esa novela fue escrita en la entonces Biblioteca Británica, en Londres, en los años 60. Fue la misma biblioteca donde, en medio de miles de libros, se sentaron Marx y Lenin.Hoy ese lugar se ha convertido en una sala de lectura del Museo Británico, imponente edificio cilíndrico, color mármol, de casi 43 metros de diámetro y ubicado a pocos pasos de la entrada del museo. Ahí entrevistamos al profesor Stephen Hart, especialista en literatura Latinoamericana en la University College London (UCL), sobre ese periodo en la vida del autor peruano."Cuando Vargas Llosa venía aquí para estudiar, creo que se sentía como un miembro más de la comunidad de los escritores más importantes de la historia, entre otros, Marx. Sentía la importancia de la escritura y la literatura, pero también de la ciencia, pues aquí también venían los científicos", dice Hart.'Conversación en La Catedral', obra perfectaStephen Hart, quien fue alumno de Vargas Llosa en los años 70 en la Universidad de Cambridge, es un gran admirador de "Conversación en La Catedral"."Lo más importante en esa novela es la exploración técnica, el sentido de la técnica que desarrolla en ella Vargas Llosa. Es una obra perfecta. La manera en que utiliza la técnica de los vasos comunicantes, la idea que uno tiene un espacio por aquí y luego otro espacio, otro tiempo, y hay luego una fusión de todo ello", apunta.  Mario Vargas Llosa llegó en 1967 a Londres, procedente de París, para ser profesor de literatura en dos universidades. Medio siglo después, una foto de Vargas Llosa maduro, canoso y serio, adorna una de las enormes ventanas del centro de idiomas del King's College. Ahí se resalta, con orgullo, que el escritor y político, laureado con el Nobel de Literatura en 2010, fue profesor de esa universidad entre 1967 y 1970.El escritor Enrique Zattara relata esos primeros años del Nobel en Londres."Vargas Llosa estaba viviendo en París desde hacía unos años gracias a una beca. Ahí había viajado con la mujer. Ahí tuvo su primer hijo. Pero aparentemente su situación legal no le permitía quedarse. Entonces comenzó a buscar otras alternativas", explica Zattara.Para el autor peruano fue claro desde joven que “se iba a preocupar toda su vida por trabajar de algo que tuviera que ver con la escritura, que su trabajo iba a ser escritor”, explica Zattara y precisa: “Era muy ambicioso, en el buen sentido”, apunta Zattara."El Nobel obtiene un contrato en Saint Mary's College, al oeste de Londres. Ahí se instala con su mujer y su primer hijo, en un barrio relativamente popular cuya población es mayoritariamente de origen irlandés. Luego, al año siguiente, pasa a ser profesor de Siglo de Oro en el Departamento de Idiomas en el Kingrs College, en el centro de la ciudad", recuerda también el escritor Enrique Zattara.Vida austera"A los 31 años, su vida era muy sencilla", cuenta también Zattara. "Él mismo contaba que su vida era muy austera. Cuando no trabajaba, se iba a la Biblioteca Nacional, que en ese momento estaba en el Museo Británico. Iba a leer los fines de semana. Como pagarle a una niñera por ocuparse de los niños salía muy caro, lo que hacía era salir una vez al teatro por semana con Patricia [su mujer]", cuenta Zattara.  Esa vida también estuvo marcada por la academia, el periodismo y la familia. Transcurría en el hoy exclusivo sector de Earl's Court, en el oeste de Londres. Las cartas que recibía de sus amigos y compadres escritores del "Boom Latinoamericano", fueron enviadas a la calle Philbeach, número 7, código postal SW5. Era una mansión blanca con puertas negras. No se tienen más detalles.La magia de LondresLo que sí es indudable para el director del Instituto Cervantes en Londres, Víctor Ugarte, es que "la constante oferta cultural de Londres para un creador como Vargas Llosa, o para cualquier persona amante de la cultura, es increíble. Pocas ciudades en el mundo pueden competir con esa oferta tan enorme, tanto pública, como los grandes museos, como privada, las pequeñas galerías".Aunque Londres no se destaca en su obra, la ciudad sí fue importante para Vargas Llosa intelectualmente y de crecimiento como escritor, estima Ugarte.Ir a teatro, correr en el parque"Claro, le gustaba mucho ir a conciertos, asistir a conferencias, visitar museos, pero también practicar deporte, por ejemplo, correr en el parque. Estaba en un ambiente no latino, con lo cual podía concentrarse en su trabajo de una forma más, digamos, individual. Eso, según dice, le ayudó mucho para su creatividad. Vargas Llosa tenía un proceso muy disciplinado. Se levantaba temprano, escribía por la mañana para que no le molestaran los ruidos", relata Ugarte.Carlos Fuentes y su familia vivieron en la misma zona casi 20 años después. La amistad entre el escritor mexicano y el escritor peruano fue siempre entrañable. La periodista Silvia Lemus, viuda de Carlos Fuentes, se confió sobre esta amistad a RFI."Mario era muy, muy terrenal, pero también muy estimulante, no solo en la literatura, sino también, como usted sabe, en la política", dice.  Enrique Zattara, que hace caminatas que recorren los lugares frecuentados por escritores como Vargas Llosa, afirma que Earls Cour fue un barrio que fascinó al peruano."El Earls Court de Vargas Llosa no es como el barrio de ahora. El que él conoció era un barrio, digamos, ‘jiposo', [de ‘hippie', figura contestataria de los setenta], lleno de gente rara. A él le gustaba mucho todo eso. Incluso hay una parte de una novela suya que transcurre en Londres, Travesuras de la niña mala. El personaje vive en un apartamento que es, realmente, donde él vivía. Vargas Llosa cuenta muchas cosas del barrio que aún hoy se pueden ver", dice Zattara.Londres fue una experiencia formativa en la vida y carrera literaria del autor, nos explica el escritor peruano, Gunter Silva. "Era la época del apogeo de la contracultura, los hippies, las protestas estudiantiles, la juventud rebelde, la libertad sexual, el rechazo a toda forma de autoridad, las drogas psicodélicas, el rock and roll, las minifaldas. Londres era pura efervescencia. La ciudad tenía algo de carnaval libertario sin necesidad de censura ni comisarios", dice Silva.Evolución política hacia la derechaEn ese momento Vargas Llosa vive una evolución política. Según sus palabras, ahí "dejó de ser socialista para convertirse en liberal y gran admirador de Margaret Thatcher", la Dama de Hierro, la primera mujer primera ministra, famosa por sus políticas de recortes y transformación económica en la década de los 80.Él mismo quiso convertirse en presidente del Perú y lanzó su candidatura en 1990. Si bien pasó a la segunda vuelta, fue derrotado por Alberto Fujimori.Gunter Silva recuerda que por esos años el Nobel afianzó su visión política."En Londres, Mario Vargas Llosa leyó por primera vez a Popper, a Hayek. Esas ideas sobre la sociedad abierta, el individuo como centro, la protección de las libertades individuales, el rechazo al totalitarismo, influyeron profundamente en su visión política. Londres fue, en ese sentido, más que un lugar físico, fue una ciudad mental, un laboratorio moral", sostiene Silva.De socialista a admirador de ThatcherNo solo Popper y Hayek lo inspiraron. El profesor Stephen Hart estima que Margaret Thatcher también fue una fuente de inspiración política para el escritor. Inclusive recurriría a ella para su campaña a la presidencia."Sabemos que era un gran admirador de Margaret Thatcher porque le escribió una carta. Yo he visto esta carta. Esta carta fue vendida por [la casa de subastas] Sotherby's. En ella Vargas Llosa habla de su admiración por Thatcher. También expresa su apoyo a la democracia popular en todo el mundo, el rechazo de las nacionalizaciones, así como el énfasis en las privatizaciones", apunta Hart.Ahora bien, ¿el Nobel peruano llegó a extrañar Londres?"Me dijo que sí, que la extrañaba; extrañaba ese orden con alma que tenía Londres", responde su compatriota y escritor Gunter Silva, quien le planteó la pregunta hace varios años."Extrañaba lo estimulante que podía ser la ciudad. Me habló de los tés con scones, de los tandooris, de la cantidad de obras de teatro que se exhibían cada noche. Pero también me confesó que donde verdaderamente había sido feliz era en París".

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars NitePrepare for the ultimate Star Wars extravaganza at an after-hours party packed with galactic fun on select nights from April 8 through May 6, 2025, at Disneyland Park.The Resistance Needs You For select nights in April and May, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite will grant Guests of all ages special after-hours access to Disneyland Park with the purchase of a separate event admission ticket. Enjoy Star Wars Character sightings, event-themed menu selections and exciting entertainment—including a lightsaber instructional and the Fans of the Force Costume Cavalcade, a celebration that invites Guests dressed in Star Wars costumes to join in a march down Main Street, U.S.A.! Plus, discover special Star Wars-themed photo opportunities, merchandise and more!Event DetailsDisneyland After Dark: Star Wars NiteLocation: Disneyland ParkDates: April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4, 6, 2025Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AMTicket Price: Starting at $169 per Guest (ages 3+)The ticket to this event also includes admission to Disneyland Park as early as 6:00 PM—that's 3 hours before the party begins—on the valid date of your ticket. Guests with a ticket to this event do not need to make a theme park reservation to enter Disneyland Park at 6:00 PM or later.The first recorded reference of the phrase being used was on Thursday May 3, 1979, the day of the 1979 UK General Election in which Margaret Thatcher was elected as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. To express their support before the votes were counted, her political party, the Conservatives, purchased a half-page advertisement on page 13 of the London Evening News reading "Dear Maggie, May the Fourth Be with You. Your Party Workers."[In the 1988 episode of Count Duckula, "The Vampire Strikes Back", a space-faring superhero, Tremendous Terrance, asks Duckula the date and is told, "May the Fourth". As Terrance departs, he tells all below, "May the Fourth be with you."The phrase was used in a UK Parliament defence debate on May 4, 1994.Astrophysicist and author Jeanne Cavelos used the saying on page 94 of her 1999 book The Science of Star Wars.In 2008, the first Facebook groups appeared, celebrating Luke Skywalker Day, with the same catchphrase.[In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema. Produced by Sean Ward and Alice Quinn, festivities included an original trilogy trivia game show; a costume contest with celebrity judges; and the web's best tribute films, mash-ups, parodies, and remixes on the big screen. The second annual edition took place on Friday, May 4, 2012.

On this episode of Labor History Today, we mark the 40th anniversary of the end of one of the most significant labor struggles of the 20th century: the 1984–85 British Miners' Strike. Former miner and strike veteran John Dunn shares his harrowing personal account of the violence, repression, and community solidarity that defined the year-long battle between the National Union of Mineworkers and Margaret Thatcher's government. Dunn's story, told in conversation with Heartland Labor Forum host Tino Scalici, brings to life the cost of resistance, the brutality of the state, and the enduring legacy of working-class struggle. We also feature labor music from the Oyster Band, with “Coal Not Dole,” a poem by Kay Sutcliffe set to song, and Labor History in Two on the Haymarket Affair. Subscribe to Labor History Today and listen wherever you get your podcasts. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @ILLaborHistory @RickSmithShow #LaborHistory @PMPressOrg @FlyingWithSara @labornotes @LN4S Edited/produced by Chris Garlock and Patrick Dixon; social media guru: Harold Phillips

Kirsty Wark has worked for the BBC for almost 50 years and is one of the UK's most recognisable broadcasters. In 1976 she joined BBC Radio Scotland as a graduate researcher. Having produced and presented several shows across radio including The World At One and PM, she switched to television, and went on to present shows such as Breakfast Timeand The Late Show. However, she is best known for presenting BBC Newsnight for over 30 years, which saw her interview key political and cultural leaders. Having stood down after the 2024 election, she now presents Front Row, The Reunion, and documentaries like Icons of Style. On the podcast, Kirsty tells Katy about her father fighting in the D-Day landings, changing attitudes over time towards women at the BBC and her views on British & Scottish identities. They also unpack BBC impartiality, how it should be a ‘trusted friend' to the public and why she left Newsnight. As one of the best-known political interviewers in the UK, Kirsty also explains how she gamed interviews, and the memorable ones from Michael Portillo to Jeffrey Archer to the one that made her name – Margaret Thatcher. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Kirsty Wark has worked for the BBC for almost 50 years and is one of the UK's most recognisable broadcasters. In 1976 she joined BBC Radio Scotland as a graduate researcher. Having produced and presented several shows across radio including The World At One and PM, she switched to television, and went on to present shows such as Breakfast Timeand The Late Show. However, she is best known for presenting BBC Newsnight for over 30 years, which saw her interview key political and cultural leaders. Having stood down after the 2024 election, she now presents Front Row, The Reunion, and documentaries like Icons of Style. On the podcast, Kirsty tells Katy about her father fighting in the D-Day landings, changing attitudes over time towards women at the BBC and her views on British & Scottish identities. They also unpack BBC impartiality, how it should be a ‘trusted friend' to the public and why she left Newsnight. As one of the best-known political interviewers in the UK, Kirsty also explains how she gamed interviews, and the memorable ones from Michael Portillo to Jeffrey Archer to the one that made her name – Margaret Thatcher. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

This week on RITY... The mini theme is Down On The Farm... Plus, the opening track from what's considered to be one of the first rock operas of all-time, S.F. Sorrow... What do businessmen, Margaret Thatcher, and Mary Whitehouse have in common?... Elvis Costello talks about collaborating with Paul McCartney and how the two of them wrote a song for Costello's grandma... Deep cuts from Larkin Poe, Streetheart, Brian Auger, Smokie, Steve Miller, and more! For info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Critical Thinking  Is there no such thing as society The Black Spy Podcast, Season 19, Episode 0010 This week's Critical Thinking Black Spy Podcast ask the question Is there such a thing as society in the West and how does that differ with other parts of the globe. The Black Spy argues that Margaret Thatcher's statement, “There is no such thing as society,” is one of her most controversial and often misunderstood quotes. The statement that comes from a 1987 interview in Woman's Own magazine, where she emphasized individual responsibility over collective dependency. The Black Spy suggests that what Thatcher meant was not that communities or social bonds don't exist, but that social issues should be addressed by individuals and families taking initiative, rather than relying solely on the state. Thatcher believed too much state intervention eroded personal responsibility and accountability. Her philosophy aligned with neoliberal values—promoting free markets, reduced government spending, and personal ownership. Critics argue this view neglects systemic issues and undermines the social safety net. That said, the Black Spy accepts that many of Thatcher's supporters saw her statement as a call for empowerment and self-reliance. Carlton sees the quote a symbol of Thatcher's broader political ideology that continues to spark debate over the balance between individualism and social responsibility in modern governance. As always, please don't be afraid to contact us and put any questions you might have to any of the Black Spy Podcast team concerning this or any other of our fascinating subjects. And, if you want to continue learning whilst being entertained, please don't forget to subscribe to the Black Spy Podcast for free, so you'll never miss another episode.  To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In To contact Dr. Rachel Taylor please use her Substack account. To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter@Carlton_King Instagram@carltonkingauthor To read Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent” https://amzn.eu/d/fmzzq9H

Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes journalist and author Douglas Murray to discuss his new book On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and Future of Civilization, the lack of understanding that not all cultures are like the west, the current political climate in the UK, and Margaret Thatcher's bookcase.https://x.com/DouglasKMurrayhttps://www.instagram.com/douglaskmurray/https://douglasmurray.net/ Order THE WHITE PILL: http://whitepillbook.com/Order THE ANARCHIST HANDBOOK: https://www.amzn.com/B095DVF8FJOrder THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCuOrder DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1 https://twitter.com/michaelmalicehttps://instagram.com/michaelmalicehttps://malice.locals.comhttps://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficial Intro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Cats https://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/ The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Wednesday! Please subscribe and leave a review. This week's sponsors:Fast Growing Trees – Biggest Online Nursery in the US: www.FastGrowingTrees.com/welcome, or www.FastGrowingTrees.com using promo code WELCOME (15% off)Miracle Made Sheets – Self-Cleaning Sheets: www.trymiracle.com/MALICE (Free Towel Set + over 40% off) PDS Debt – Become Debt Free: www.PDSDebt.com/welcome (Free Debt Assessment) Sheath - Dual Pouch Underwear: www.sheathunderwear.com, promo code: MALICE (20% off)PlutoTV – Streaming TV: www.Pluto.tv (Free)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging podcast episode, Kent Hance shares captivating anecdotes about historical figures, particularly Margaret Thatcher, reflecting on her impactful leadership and memorable quotes. He humorously recounts personal stories, including interactions with notable individuals like Boone Pickens and Autry Stephens. The episode blends humor, personal insights, and reflections on leadership, making it an entertaining and informative listen. 

Screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan has worked across a diverse array of themes and genres for more than 25 years. She wrote the television series The Split, a domestic drama involving divorce lawyers, and created the psychological Netflix series Eric. Her other television credits include Sex Traffic, for which she won a BAFTA for Best Drama serial in 2005, and The Hour, the television news drama which earned her an Emmy award in 2012. Her film credits include The Iron Lady, which starred Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher; historical drama Suffragette; and Shame, co-written with the director Steve McQueen. Her recent book This Is Not A Pity Memoir recounts her husband's recovery after serious illness, and her own treatment for cancer. Abi Morgan tells John Wilson about her childhood in a theatrical family; her father was the director Gareth Morgan and her mother is the actor Pat England. She chooses the author, screenwriter and director Nora Ephron as an important influence, and particularly the film Heartburn which Ephron adapted from her semi-autobiographical divorce novel Heartburn. Abi Morgan also recalls the work of television screenwriter Kay Mellor, whose series Band Of Gold and Playing The Field also influenced her own writing. She describes how seeing an exhibition of the work of artist Cornelia Parker, including her installation Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View, inspired some of Abi's early theatre work including her plays Splendour and The Mistress Contract. Producer Edwina Pitman

In this episode, Ben and Jack take a close look at Shane Meadows' This Is England, a film that confronts the complexities of race, identity, and nationalism in 1980s Britain. They unpack how the film depicts the horrors of racism through art - and whether such portrayals are a necessary form of truth-telling, or if they risk exploiting the trauma of those affected.They delve into the long shadow of Margaret Thatcher, exploring how her policies reshaped northern, working-class communities, and how the film captures the fallout. The episode also shines a light on the film's female characters, whose presence challenges and deepens the male-dominated narrative, offering much-needed perspective and emotional grounding.The discussion then turns to the danger of disenfranchised masculinity - how lost, angry young men become vulnerable to radicalisation and draws parallels with the rise of far-right movements today. Have we really learned from the past, or are we repeating it in new forms?A timely and urgent conversation about history, identity, and the power of film to hold a mirror to society.Also in this episode: Ben responds to the backlash surrounding his A Minecraft Movie review, and Jack passionately argues why the latest season of The White Lotus isn't just the best one yet, but a near-flawless piece of television.If you find the episode thought-provoking, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help others find the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 The North began, the North held on,The strife for native land;When Ireland rose to smite her foesGod bless the Northern landThomas DavisIn the 1790s Belfast was the centre of an Irish political movement which linked Antrim and Down with the Republics of France and America, and Belfast citizens celebrated the Fall of the Bastille, drank toasts to Mirabeau and Lafayette and studied Payne's great book, The Rights of Man. Presbyterians formed the Society of United Irishmen and declared for Catholic emancipation, for the abolition of church establishments and tithes, for resistance to rack rents and for sweeping agrarian reforms. They gave a cordial welcome to Mary Wollstonecraft's Vindication of the Rights of Women and joined with their Catholic neigbours in the struggle for national independence and political democracy.  Calls for Kurdish peace process welcomedFollowing World War 1 the European colonial states divided the Middle East into British and French zones of interest. An initial commitment to a Kurdish state was ignored and the Kurdish people were forcibly partitioned between Syria, Turkey, Iraq and Iran. Winston Churchill, who was Colonial Secretary in 1920 and helped draw up the state boundaries of that region, cleared the use of poison gas against the Kurdish people in Iraq. The renowned writer and historian Noam Chomsky writes that Churchill favoured the use of poison gas "against recalcitrant Arabs as an experiment" and cleared their use on the basis that; "I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes."Since then the region has been convulsed with conflict. Not least has been thecenturies long struggle of the Kurdish people to self-determination. Time for UnityThe Spring budget statement from the British Chancellor last week exemplifies much that is wrong in the current union between the North and England. It was a statement that Margaret Thatcher would have approved of. It directly attacks the most vulnerable in society and promises more cuts to public services, including welfare provision. It commits Labour to the implementation of policies that will cause significant difficulties for the North. It will significantly increase poverty, particularly for children and people with disabilities. At the same time Labour intends spending more money on weapons for war.  Free PalestineThis column salutes Mothers Against Genocide for their Protest on Mother's Day against the genocidal war by the Zionists against the people of Palestine.  Mothers Against Genocide are an inspirational group of women who campaign assertively and imaginatively for peace and self-determination for the people of Palestine. Their overnight vigil at the gates of Leinster House was forcibly cleared by An Garda Síochána and eight protesters were arrested. 

Preview: Conversation with Charlie Cooke of National Review re his tribute to Baroness Margaret Thatcher for transforming his native Britain from managed decline to joyous capitalism, 1979-1990 and after. More later. 1700 WINDSOR CASTLE

Mark gives his analysis of the UK's dire economic situation following the spring statement. Mark talks about the current national debt and reveals why we're caught in a dangerous doom loop of increased spending, higher taxes, and reduced growth. He dissects the chancellor's recent announcements, calling most of it "just noise" while highlighting the critical issues that politicians aren’t properly addressing. KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK's debt crisis has reached critical levels at approximately 100% of GDP (£2.65 trillion), with interest payments alone now costing taxpayers £105 billion annually which is nearly 10% of all government spending. Government spending is £1.27 trillion yearly (roughly 50% of all money generated in the economy), with welfare representing the largest portion at £313 billion, yet the chancellor's proposed cuts amount to less than 2% of this budget. The UK is caught in a doom loop where increased taxes to fund growing expenditure only reduces economic growth and productivity, ultimately generating less tax revenue and worsening the debt situation. The government is using inflation as a strategy to reduce the real value of the national debt, effectively devaluing the pound in everyone's pocket by approximately 3% annually. Public confidence in economic management is abysmal, with only 16% of voters believing the government is handling the economy well and just 11% viewing the chancellor's performance positively. Housing may be the one bright spot, with the OBR forecasting construction will reach a 40-year high of 305,000 homes annually by the end of the forecast period, approaching the government's promise of 1.5 million new homes. BEST MOMENTS "Currently we're riding at about 100% of GDP, so the UK owes £2.65 trillion, or 96% to be precise, of the amount of money that flows around this economy every year, which is a huge amount of money." "What they should have done was fix the roof when the sun was shining. But instead what they've done, they've increased welfare spending, they've increased spending on the NHS, which seems incredibly wasteful." "We're in a doom loop. And it needs somebody to come along and take some very difficult decisions to fix that." "It's going to take somebody, a Margaret Thatcher style character, I think, to come along and really get government spending in check because I just don't think Labor are going to do it." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/ ABOUT THE HOST Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties. CONTACT METHOD Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive‘Brought to you by Progressive Media': https://progressivemedia.uk/

An MP for 35 years, Michael Heseltine served as Environment Secretary and then Defence Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's government. Following his well-publicised resignation in 1986, he returned to government under John Major and was Deputy Prime Minister for the last two years of Major's premiership. Once seen as a potential successor to Thatcher and Major, he has sat in the Lords since stepping down as an MP in 2001, and in recent years has been an outspoken critic of Brexit. Lord Heseltine sits down with James Heale to discuss his thoughts on the current Labour government, how to fix Britain's broken economy and why devolution should go further. ‘Deeply depressed' by attacks on the civil service – Britain's ‘rolls royce' – he provides his thoughts on various political leaders: Starmer is handling Trump well, Reeves is handling the economy badly, Badenoch is being overshadowed by foreign affairs, and Boris Johnson demonstrated he has ‘no integrity'. And on Thatcher, he says new information has vindicated him over the Westland affair and demonstrated her ‘complicity'. His new book, From Acorns to Oaks: An Urgent Agenda to Rebuild Britain, is out now. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

An MP for 35 years, Michael Heseltine served as Environment Secretary and then Defence Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's government. Following his well-publicised resignation in 1986, he returned to government under John Major and was Deputy Prime Minister for the last two years of Major's premiership. Once seen as a potential successor to Thatcher and Major, he has sat in the Lords since stepping down as an MP in 2001, and in recent years has been an outspoken critic of Brexit. Lord Heseltine sits down with James Heale to discuss his thoughts on the current Labour government, how to fix Britain's broken economy and why devolution should go further. ‘Deeply depressed' by attacks on the civil service – Britain's ‘rolls royce' – he provides his thoughts on various political leaders: Starmer is handling Trump well, Reeves is handling the economy badly, Badenoch is being overshadowed by foreign affairs, and Boris Johnson demonstrated he has ‘no integrity'. And on Thatcher, he says new information has vindicated him over the Westland affair and demonstrated her ‘complicity'. His new book, From Acorns to Oaks: An Urgent Agenda to Rebuild Britain, is out now. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

By Rex Obano1988. Margaret Thatcher is now in her third term as Prime Minister. Hopeton is lonely and frustrated, living at his friend's boxing gym while fighting to get Joy and his family back. Meanwhile Joy is fighting to build a new life with Dhiren, combining their differing cultures. Can both of them succeed in getting their life back?Joy ..... Cherrelle Skeete Hopeton ..... Solomon Israel Dhiren Patel ..... Vikash Bhai Duke/Waiter ..... David Webber Glory ..... Trinity Benjamin Gujarati woman/Customer ..... Chetna Pandya Job Centre Assistant/Boxer/Store Manager ..... Lloyd ThomasProduction Co-ordinators are Maggie Olgiati and Jenny Mendez Produced by Pat Cumper Directed by Anthony Simpson-Pike A BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Radio 4***** Faith, Hope and Glory began following the lives of Hope, Faith (Eunice) and Gloria in the UK in 1946. Three generations of three families bound together by the fate of one baby lost and found on Tilbury Dock. All three are now settled in their lives in 1980s Britain.We have reached the late 1980s. A new generation of Black Britons is gaining in confidence and and seizing their place in Thatcher's Britain, making their mark on the political, social, and creative fabric of their home and forming new bonds with other. Joy has married Dhiren and is adapting to his religion and way of life as he takes steps into hers to create a blended family. Joy's ex-husband, Hopeton, is desperate not to let that happen.

By early 1979 Callaghan's government had lost its majority in the House of Commons and, with the government weakened, the Conservative Party, led by Margaret Thatcher, tabled a motion of no ...

Send us a textJoin us today for a fun conversation about all things government, UK and US, with Lord Daniel Hannan of Kingsclere! Lord Hannan is a member of the House of Lords. Today, we talk about how the U.K.'s legislative is structured, what is up with executive power, the importance of the West and cohesion on the freedom front, and the idiocy of tariffs. Want to explore more?Yuval Levin on Burke, Paine, and the Great Debate, an EconTalk podcast.Phillip Klein on Fight Club Conservatives versus Disney, a Great Antidote podcast.Robert Higgs, Government Growth, in the Concise Encyclopedia of Economics.Troy Senik on Grover Cleveland, a Great Antidote podcast.Is There a Role for Monarchy in a Free Society? A Liberty Matters forum at the Online Library of Liberty.Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Joining us today is a true gentleman of British entertainment, a beloved actor whose career spans five decades across stage and screen. From his BAFTA-nominated role in Chariots of Fire to TV hits like The Charmer, Downton Abbey, and Coronation Street, he's long been the epitome of charm and wit — it's the brilliant Nigel Havers!In this episode, Nigel reflects on a lifetime in the spotlight, sharing how his love for acting led him to swap Eton for drama school and the lessons he learned from working alongside some of the greats. He also opens up about his early days navigating the industry, his unexpected stint as a radio researcher for Jimmy Young — where he landed Margaret Thatcher's first radio interview — and why, after a lifetime of stories, he's finally ready to tell them all on his brand new tour: Talking B*ll*cks.You can catch Talking B*ll*cks live across the UK until the end of May, tickets available here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All human life is here. Dogma, closed minds, modern slavery, net zero and why Peter will never enter the House of Lords - though he will take tea there – and why you'll never find letters after his name.  Sarah asks why Labour are pushing for a new deal with China at the risk of human rights violation and why did Margaret Thatcher think you could drive the 5 plus miles from Downing Street to Dulwich – turns out, outriders on motorbikes help.  And both wonder when did the honours system become such an ‘inverted pyramid of piffle'? Word for word. On our reading list this week:  ·      HMS Ulysses – Alistair MacLean ·      The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher: From Grocer's Daughter to Iron Lady – John Campbell ·      The People's Trilogy - Frank Dikötter To get in touch, email: alas@mailonline.co.uk, you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas'.   Take our show survey at: https://ex-plorsurvey.com/survey/selfserve/550/g517/250305?list=9   Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter Hitchens Producer: Philip Wilding Editor: Chelsey Moore Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the 1980s. Margaret Thatcher's Britain is all about making it big if you work hard enough, and boy, does Asil Nadir get the memo. He transforms small textile firm, Polly Peck into a FTSE 100 giant. The City loves him; the Iron Lady thinks he's marvellous. But when they learn the truth, his empire starts to crumble.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iain Dale interviews Conservative peer and former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine about his remarkable and long career, his memories and regrets from his years in government, working with Margaret Thatcher, how the current government is getting on and much more. The second volume of Lord Heseltine's memoirs FROM ACORNS TO OAKS: AN URGENT AGENDA TO REBUILD BRITAIN is out now.

Les "lettres de dernier recours" sont l'un des aspects les plus mystérieux et symboliques de la dissuasion nucléaire britannique. Ces lettres, écrites par chaque nouveau Premier ministre britannique après son entrée en fonction, contiennent des instructions secrètes destinées aux commandants des quatre sous-marins nucléaires de classe Vanguard, qui assurent en permanence la capacité de frappe nucléaire du Royaume-Uni.1. Une mesure ultime en cas de catastrophe nationaleLe but de ces lettres est de donner des ordres précis sur la conduite à tenir si le gouvernement britannique venait à être détruit à la suite d'une attaque nucléaire. Si les communications avec le commandement militaire et politique sont totalement coupées et qu'il est confirmé que le Premier ministre et ses successeurs sont morts, les commandants des sous-marins doivent ouvrir ces lettres pour connaître la marche à suivre.2. Un contenu inconnu et laissé à l'appréciation du Premier ministreSeuls le Premier ministre en fonction et peut-être quelques conseillers de confiance connaissent le contenu exact de ces lettres, et elles ne sont jamais rendues publiques. Cependant, plusieurs options sont généralement évoquées comme les plus probables :Lancer une riposte nucléaire contre l'ennemi présumé responsable de l'attaque. Ne pas riposter et éviter toute nouvelle destruction. Mettre les sous-marins sous le commandement d'un allié, comme les États-Unis ou l'Australie. Agir à leur propre discrétion, selon l'évaluation de la situation par le commandant. 3. Une procédure stricte et hautement sécuriséeChaque lettre est rédigée à la main par le Premier ministre peu après son entrée en fonction, dans les premiers jours de son mandat. Elles sont ensuite placées dans des coffres-forts scellés, enfermés dans un second coffre situé dans la salle de contrôle de chaque sous-marin nucléaire.En cas de changement de Premier ministre, les anciennes lettres sont détruites sans être ouvertes, renforçant ainsi le mystère qui les entoure. Cela signifie que nous n'avons aucune idée du contenu des lettres écrites par des dirigeants passés comme Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher ou Tony Blair.4. Un symbole de la responsabilité ultimeCette pratique met en lumière l'énorme poids moral et stratégique qui repose sur les épaules du Premier ministre britannique. En rédigeant ces lettres, il doit anticiper une éventuelle destruction du pays et décider de la meilleure réaction pour assurer l'avenir de la nation… ou ce qu'il en reste.En somme, les lettres de dernier recours illustrent le principe fondamental de la dissuasion nucléaire : un ennemi potentiel sait qu'une attaque entraînerait des représailles terribles, garantissant ainsi une certaine forme de paix par la menace de destruction mutuelle. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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In The Ideological Brain Leor Zmigrod studies the impact of political ideology on the makeup and shape of the brain. She found that those on the political extremes, as well as those with the most dogmatic beliefs, display more cognitive rigidity. The historian John Rees focuses on the small group of firebrand parliamentarians at the heart of the English Civil Wars. The Fiery Spirits describes how the radical republicans influenced more moderate MPs and led to the defeat, and execution, of Charles I.2025 is the centenary of the birth of Margaret Thatcher and fifty years since she became the first woman to lead a major political party in the UK. The political commentator and broadcaster Iain Dale publishes a biography of her later this year, and questions the role of ideology within Thatcherism. Producer: Katy Hickman

This event is part of Conversations at the Kiln, a new event series at Kiln Theatre programmed by Intelligence Squared. For more events with speakers from the worlds of literature, art, poetry and politics, click here. Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, is celebrated globally for his heartbreaking, funny and moving depictions of working-class life, identity and resilience. Born and raised in Glasgow, Stuart's fiction draws heavily from his own experiences growing up as a gay man in Margaret Thatcher's Britain. His debut Shuggie Bain received worldwide acclaim for its searing portrayal of poverty, addiction and one young boy's tumultuous relationship with his mother in 1980s Scotland. It was heralded as a masterpiece by many critics, and received the Booker Prize in 2020; to date, it has sold over a million copies. In his second novel Young Mungo, Stuart returned to the streets of Glasgow to tell an equally compelling story of vulnerability and strength. This coming-of-age tale delves into the forbidden love between two young men, set against the backdrop of sectarian violence and familial expectations. Similarly critically acclaimed, the book cemented Stuart's place as one of today's most compelling literary voices. In February 2025 Stuart joined us live on stage to discuss his literary journey, the inspiration behind his award-winning novels, and his insights on writing honest depictions of marginalised worlds rarely seen in the literary mainstream. With the respected production company A24 set to adapt both novels for the BBC, Stuart also discussed the process of bringing his characters to life on screen. ----- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julia Lopez has been the Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster since 2017. Her first political experience was working for the then-MP for the Cities of London and Westminster Mark Field, before she became a councillor for Tower Hamlets – working to improve the standards of an area marred in scandal and heightened community tensions. She went on to hold ministerial roles under three Prime Ministers and is now the PPS to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.   On the podcast, Julia talks to Katy Balls about the impact Margaret Thatcher had on the politics of her family, how she gained political experience touring London's sewers and skyscrapers, and the mixed emotions of becoming an MP in 2017 – when the party lost its majority. She also describes what it was like to fight a campaign five days after giving birth, and her connection to The Spectator – having helped to change the law to protect British media from foreign ownership.   Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Julia Lopez has been the Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster since 2017. Her first political experience was working for the then-MP for the Cities of London and Westminster Mark Field, before she became a councillor for Tower Hamlets – working to improve the standards of an area marred in scandal and heightened community tensions. She went on to hold ministerial roles under three Prime Ministers and is now the PPS to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.   On the podcast, Julia talks to Katy Balls about the impact Margaret Thatcher had on the politics of her family, how she gained political experience touring London's sewers and skyscrapers, and the mixed emotions of becoming an MP in 2017 – when the party lost its majority. She also describes what it was like to fight a campaign five days after giving birth, and her connection to The Spectator – having helped to change the law to protect British media from foreign ownership.   Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

This event is part of Conversations at the Kiln, a new event series at Kiln Theatre programmed by Intelligence Squared. For more events with speakers from the worlds of literature, art, poetry and politics, click here. Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, is celebrated globally for his heartbreaking, funny and moving depictions of working-class life, identity and resilience. Born and raised in Glasgow, Stuart's fiction draws heavily from his own experiences growing up as a gay man in Margaret Thatcher's Britain. His debut Shuggie Bain received worldwide acclaim for its searing portrayal of poverty, addiction and one young boy's tumultuous relationship with his mother in 1980s Scotland. It was heralded as a masterpiece by many critics, and received the Booker Prize in 2020; to date, it has sold over a million copies. In his second novel Young Mungo, Stuart returned to the streets of Glasgow to tell an equally compelling story of vulnerability and strength. This coming-of-age tale delves into the forbidden love between two young men, set against the backdrop of sectarian violence and familial expectations. Similarly critically acclaimed, the book cemented Stuart's place as one of today's most compelling literary voices. In February 2025 Stuart joined us live on stage to discuss his literary journey, the inspiration behind his award-winning novels, and his insights on writing honest depictions of marginalised worlds rarely seen in the literary mainstream. With the respected production company A24 set to adapt both novels for the BBC, Stuart also discussed the process of bringing his characters to life on screen. ----- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this video, we dive deep into Keir Starmer's controversial approach to the Ukraine conflict. Starmer's War Games: Is it a tactic to distract from his failing domestic policies? With the UK potentially sending troops to Ukraine, and the slow international response to bring an end to the war, Starmer's political motivations come into question. Is he using the situation to shore up his flagging popularity, much like Margaret Thatcher used the Falklands War to turn around her career? We explore how the international stage is reacting, from Trump's condemnation of Zelensky to Germany and Poland's refusal to commit to Starmer's peace force. Amidst rising domestic issues—illegal boat crossings, cuts to winter fuel allowances, and a dissatisfied electorate—could Starmer be using Ukraine as a smokescreen to divert attention from his own record? We also examine the potential mineral deals and the missed opportunity for peace negotiations that could have ended the war long ago. Join the debate as we analyze whether Starmer's actions are truly about peace or political survival. Will the UK's involvement in Ukraine change the course of his leadership, or is it just a game of political chess? Keywords & SEO terms: Keir Starmer, UK politics, Starmer war games, Ukraine conflict, Donald Trump, Zelensky, peace talks, UK military intervention, foreign policy, Starmer political strategy, winter fuel cuts, illegal boat crossings, UK politics debate, UK domestic issues, peace negotiation, international relations, UK leadership, political distraction, Falklands War analogy, UK popularity ratings, Starmer's popularity, Vance, Zelensky disrespect USA, Starmer's record, European leaders Ukraine, Starmer coalition of the willing. Tags: Keir Starmer, Starmer Ukraine, UK politics 2025, political debate, UK military, peace talks Ukraine, Donald Trump, Zelensky disrespect, international relations, UK leadership crisis, political strategy, UK foreign policy, boat crossings UK, winter fuel cuts UK, domestic issues UK, Margaret Thatcher Falklands War, political commentary, free speech UK, Ukraine war, peace in Ukraine, Starmer political crisis, UK foreign policy 2025.

Es el verano de 1982 y el espía de la KGB Oleg Gordievsky viaja desde Moscú para ocupar un puesto en la embajada soviética en Londres. Oriente y Occidente tienen una profunda desconfianza y desconocimiento mutuo, y como resultado, la Guerra Fría, que lleva ya casi 40 años, se está calentando. El juego del espionaje y la paranoia magnifican la sospecha entre las superpotencias, y una carrera armamentística amenaza con llevar al mundo al armagedón nuclear. Incluye entrevistas de archivo raramente escuchadas con Oleg Gordievsky y las cartas inéditas de Michael Bettaney, así como entrevistas con antiguos ayudantes de Margaret Thatcher y Ronald Reagan y antiguos oficiales de la KGB, el MI5 y el MI6, algunos de los cuales nunca antes habían hablado en público. Con la ayuda de Gordievsky, Gran Bretaña identifica a Mijail Gorbachov como un posible nuevo contendiente para líder soviético; podría ser el billete para mejorar las relaciones entre Oriente y Occidente. Pero los frágiles pasos hacia la diplomacia se ven amenazados por los intereses creados de otros espías que siguen atrapados en el viejo orden mundial. La CIA está decidida a descubrir quién es el superespía británico, pero su jefe de contrainteligencia soviética, Aldrich Ames, se está desilusionando. Se convierte en traidor por una suma insignificante y, poco después, Gordievsky es convocado de regreso a Rusia, donde corre un peligro casi seguro. El episodio incluye grabaciones de audio exclusivas de Aldrich Ames, entrevistas de audio de Oleg Gordievsky, entrevistas con ex oficiales de la KGB, el FBI, la CIA y el MI6, algunos de los cuales nunca habían hablado antes, así como colegas de Thatcher y Reagan. Es 1985 y Mijail Gorbachov es el nuevo y joven líder de la Unión Soviética en un momento muy tenso. Si bien ambos bandos tienen esperanzas de paz, han estado almacenando armas nucleares públicamente durante décadas. Ninguno de los dos lados quiere parecer débil. Thatcher y Reagan esperan que un nuevo liderazgo en el Kremlin ofrezca una oportunidad para un diálogo constructivo. El doble agente Oleg Gordievsky es fundamental en estas negociaciones, pero una repentina citación a Moscú por parte de sus jefes del KGB lo pone nervioso: ¿saben que está espiando en secreto para Gran Bretaña? Cuando llega a su apartamento de Moscú y descubre que se ha utilizado una cerradura que nunca gira, sus temores se confirman. Incluye grabaciones de audio exclusivas de Aldrich Ames, entrevistas de audio de Oleg Gordievsky y entrevistas con ex oficiales del KGB, la CIA, el FBI y el MI6, incluido uno de los oficiales del MI6 que rescató a Gordievsky. Otras entrevistas incluyen a colegas de Thatcher, Reagan y Gorbachov, y expertos con conexiones personales con la historia, como Susan Eisenhower y Nina Khrushcheva.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: James Heale wonders what Margaret Thatcher would make of today's Conservatives (1:28); Andrew Kenny analyses South Africa's expropriation act (6:13); Lara Prendergast explores the mystery behind The Spectator's man in the Middle East, John R Bradley (13:55); Ysenda Maxtone Graham looks at how radio invaded the home (30:13); and, Nina Power reviews two exhibitions looking at different kinds of rage (35:13).  Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

It is 50 years since Margaret Thatcher was elected Conservative leader, and at this week's shadow cabinet meeting, Lord Forsyth was invited as a guest speaker to mark the occasion. He noted the similarities between 1975 and 2025. Back then, the party was broke, reeling from defeat and facing the fallout from a reorganisation of local government. But, despite threadbare resources, Thatcher managed to rebuild to win power four years later. ‘You have the potential to do the same,' Forsyth told Kemi Badenoch. However, when asked if a young Thatcher would have been drawn to the right's insurgent Reform Party, Nigel Farage replied, ‘I don't think there's any doubt about it.' He even claimed that Thatcher had voted UKIP in 1999. ‘She believed in meritocracy, she put Jewish people in her cabinet, working-class people like Norman Tebbit. She would have hated wokery and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI),' said Farage.  What would Mrs Thatcher have thought of the current state of the Conservative Party? Might Reform have appealed to her?  James Heale speaks to Lord Forsyth. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

It is 50 years since Margaret Thatcher was elected Conservative leader, and at this week's shadow cabinet meeting, Lord Forsyth was invited as a guest speaker to mark the occasion. He noted the similarities between 1975 and 2025. Back then, the party was broke, reeling from defeat and facing the fallout from a reorganisation of local government. But, despite threadbare resources, Thatcher managed to rebuild to win power four years later. ‘You have the potential to do the same,' Forsyth told Kemi Badenoch. However, when asked if a young Thatcher would have been drawn to the right's insurgent Reform Party, Nigel Farage replied, ‘I don't think there's any doubt about it.' He even claimed that Thatcher had voted UKIP in 1999. ‘She believed in meritocracy, she put Jewish people in her cabinet, working-class people like Norman Tebbit. She would have hated wokery and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI),' said Farage.  What would Mrs Thatcher have thought of the current state of the Conservative Party? Might Reform have appealed to her?  James Heale speaks to Lord Forsyth. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

It's Valentine's Day, and we at Rosebud knew we needed to find someone special, to spread the love to you, our gorgeous listeners: we needed to find our very own Rosebud Romeo. Someone debonair, someone handsome, someone with a talent for being in love... and who better than possibly the most charming actor of them all: Nigel Havers? Nigel talks to Gyles about his enchanted life. The son of an eminent lawyer, Nigel was sent to boarding school at 6, where he discovered his talent for acting. He went to the Arts Educational School as a teenager, and this is where the fun begins... this is a tale of girlfriends, the Rolling Stones, and meeting Margaret Thatcher. Enjoy this fun, frothy and fascinating episode, and happy Valentine's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recent claims of a "Constitutional Crisis" under the new Trump Administration. On this day in 1975 Margaret Thatcher was elected leader of the Conservative Party. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) appears to have sent funds to terrorists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anita Rani speaks to Emma Webber and Sinead O'Malley Kumar mothers of Barnaby and Grace, both 19, who were killed in Nottingham in June 2023. They'll be responding to the findings of a major review of the NHS care of Valdo Calocane the man who attacked their children. A report Emma has already described as a horror show.Nina Bhadreshwar's crime novel The Day of the Roaring tells the story of Sheffield Detective Inspector Diana Walker, who is trying to solve some particularly grisly murders while dealing with corruption and racial and sexual discrimination at work. Nina joins Anita to discuss her own Yorkshire upbringing, launching a magazine which led her to a friendship with rapper Tupac Shakur and a job at the notorious hip hop label Death Row Records.A new opera is being written about Margaret Thatcher. Seen by many as a divisive figure, the Rest is History podcast co-host Dominic Sandbrook's new work is going to look at her 11-year tenure as prime minister. Dame Maureen Lipman - who played Margaret Thatcher in an episode of the British sitcom About Face - discusses her appeal and what she was like to play as a character.Dr LaShyra ‘Lash' Nolen is one of the charity, One Young World's young leaders. She was the first African American woman to serve as student president at Harvard Medical School in 2019, was on Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare list in 2022 and now works as a resident physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. ‘Lash' as she is known, joins Anita to talk about her daily work, her journey to a career in medicine and her desire to see equity in healthcare throughout the US.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey