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In his infamous BBC Newsnight interview on November 16, 2019, Prince Andrew sat down with journalist Emily Maitlis to address his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations made by Virginia Giuffre (then Roberts), who said she was trafficked to the Duke at age 17. The interview was meant to clear his name but instead became a public disaster. Andrew denied ever meeting Giuffre despite the now-iconic photo showing them together, claiming he had “no recollection” of her and insisting that on the night in question, he had been at a Pizza Express in Woking with his daughter. He also called his relationship with Epstein “very useful” for business and refused to apologize for associating with him, saying his biggest mistake was “not breaking off the friendship sooner.”Public backlash was immediate and brutal. Viewers described his answers as arrogant and tone-deaf, with one of his most ridiculed defenses being that he couldn't have been sweating while dancing with Giuffre because a war injury from the Falklands had caused him to “temporarily lose the ability to sweat.” The interview was widely viewed as catastrophic, leading Andrew to withdraw from royal duties and lose multiple titles and patronages. It permanently damaged his reputation and deepened public disgust with both him and the monarchy, becoming one of the biggest PR disasters in royal history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Prince Andrew's downfall is one of the most humiliating collapses in modern royal history. Once celebrated as the Queen's proud, battle-tested son, he's now the monarchy's biggest embarrassment—stripped of his titles, frozen out of public life, and quietly told to stop using “Duke of York” in any official capacity. His friendship with Jeffrey Epstein destroyed his reputation, and that infamous BBC interview finished the job. The “I don't sweat” defense, the “Pizza Express in Woking” excuse, and the tone-deaf denial turned him into a global punchline. Now, even within his own family, he's a ghost—technically still a prince, but one without purpose, honor, or credibility. The palace's silence speaks louder than any statement: Andrew is done.Historically, plenty of dukes have fallen from grace—some lost their heads, some lost their thrones—but none have been publicly humiliated like Andrew. His disgrace didn't come from war or treason but from arrogance and entitlement in the age of social media, where every lie is immortal and every excuse becomes a meme. The monarchy has erased him one step at a time, preserving the crown while letting him fade into oblivion. He's not the Duke of York anymore—he's the Duke of Nowhere, condemned to live out his days as a cautionary tale about power, privilege, and the price of believing you're untouchable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Prince Andrew's downfall is one of the most humiliating collapses in modern royal history. Once celebrated as the Queen's proud, battle-tested son, he's now the monarchy's biggest embarrassment—stripped of his titles, frozen out of public life, and quietly told to stop using “Duke of York” in any official capacity. His friendship with Jeffrey Epstein destroyed his reputation, and that infamous BBC interview finished the job. The “I don't sweat” defense, the “Pizza Express in Woking” excuse, and the tone-deaf denial turned him into a global punchline. Now, even within his own family, he's a ghost—technically still a prince, but one without purpose, honor, or credibility. The palace's silence speaks louder than any statement: Andrew is done.Historically, plenty of dukes have fallen from grace—some lost their heads, some lost their thrones—but none have been publicly humiliated like Andrew. His disgrace didn't come from war or treason but from arrogance and entitlement in the age of social media, where every lie is immortal and every excuse becomes a meme. The monarchy has erased him one step at a time, preserving the crown while letting him fade into oblivion. He's not the Duke of York anymore—he's the Duke of Nowhere, condemned to live out his days as a cautionary tale about power, privilege, and the price of believing you're untouchable.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew has left the United Kingdom sick to its stomach—a kind of collective disgust that's gone far beyond anger or tabloid gossip. His entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a personal disgrace; it tore at the fabric of what the monarchy was supposed to represent. Watching him sit in that Newsnight interview, spewing absurd excuses about sweat glands and Pizza Express as if the British public were idiots, crystallized everything wrong with the modern aristocracy: arrogance, entitlement, and an utter disconnect from reality. It was the moment the illusion cracked, and what poured out was rot—privilege without conscience, power without accountability.Since then, the damage has only deepened. Every whisper of him trying to “return to public duties” provokes outrage because the people have made up their minds—there's no coming back from this. The monarchy, already wobbling under centuries of contradictions, has never looked more hollow. Andrew's disgrace has united the public in revulsion: the working class, the middle class, even the loyal royalists are fed up with watching one man drag the Crown through the mud. He's become a symbol of everything this country despises about inherited power—a reminder that when the powerful fall, they don't hit the ground like the rest of us. They just disappear behind palace walls, waiting for the storm to pass. This time, though, the storm isn't passing. The nation's disgust is permanent.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Prince Andrew is, without question, the author of his own nightmare when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite multiple warnings and clear public disgust surrounding Epstein's 2008 conviction, Andrew continued to associate with him, even visiting Epstein's Manhattan mansion after his release from jail. That image—Andrew strolling through Central Park with a convicted sex offender—cemented his reputation as a man either catastrophically naive or willfully blind. His judgment calls, from staying friends with Epstein to accepting his hospitality, revealed a stunning lack of awareness about optics, ethics, and basic decency. Rather than being an innocent caught in Epstein's web, Andrew's choices consistently pulled him deeper into it.The disaster reached its apex with the infamous 2019 Newsnight interview, where Andrew tried to clear his name but instead broadcasted his arrogance and detachment to the world. His bizarre claims about “not sweating” and his insistence that a Pizza Express visit cleared him of wrongdoing turned him into a global punchline. Every moment of that interview showcased a man trapped by his own lies, pride, and refusal to accept responsibility. In the end, Andrew's downfall wasn't authored by Epstein, the press, or his accusers—it was written entirely by his own hand.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell appeared to rely on an old-school “Perfumo-style” strategy—deny, deflect, discredit, and distract. Rather than confronting the facts head-on, they attempted to shape the public narrative through selective denial, smearing accusers, and controlling access to damaging information. Prince Andrew's 2019 Newsnight interview was the centerpiece of this failed effort: instead of transparency, he offered implausible explanations and bizarre excuses, such as not being able to sweat or remembering a night at Pizza Express. Meanwhile, his aides and allies floated claims that the now-infamous photo with Virginia Giuffre might have been doctored, a tactic echoing the disinformation and misdirection playbook used during the 1963 Profumo scandal.Epstein and Maxwell took this same approach to a global scale. Epstein relied on non-disclosure agreements, hush money, and influence over powerful figures to keep victims silent and maintain his facade of legitimacy. Maxwell acted as both enabler and gatekeeper, managing introductions, maintaining appearances, and attempting to neutralize anyone who might expose the truth. The trio's combined tactics—legal intimidation, narrative management, and coordinated denial—were classic hallmarks of a cover-up campaign. But like the Perfumo affair, it all collapsed under the weight of arrogance, exposure, and the undeniable pattern of abuse that no amount of spin could contain.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew has left the United Kingdom sick to its stomach—a kind of collective disgust that's gone far beyond anger or tabloid gossip. His entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a personal disgrace; it tore at the fabric of what the monarchy was supposed to represent. Watching him sit in that Newsnight interview, spewing absurd excuses about sweat glands and Pizza Express as if the British public were idiots, crystallized everything wrong with the modern aristocracy: arrogance, entitlement, and an utter disconnect from reality. It was the moment the illusion cracked, and what poured out was rot—privilege without conscience, power without accountability.Since then, the damage has only deepened. Every whisper of him trying to “return to public duties” provokes outrage because the people have made up their minds—there's no coming back from this. The monarchy, already wobbling under centuries of contradictions, has never looked more hollow. Andrew's disgrace has united the public in revulsion: the working class, the middle class, even the loyal royalists are fed up with watching one man drag the Crown through the mud. He's become a symbol of everything this country despises about inherited power—a reminder that when the powerful fall, they don't hit the ground like the rest of us. They just disappear behind palace walls, waiting for the storm to pass. This time, though, the storm isn't passing. The nation's disgust is permanent.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
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Prince Andrew is the ultimate cautionary tale of wasted privilege. He was born with every advantage imaginable—castles, titles, taxpayer-funded luxury, and a job description so easy it bordered on parody: wave, cut ribbons, attend parades, and stay out of scandal. That's all it would have taken to coast quietly into old age as a harmless relic of the monarchy. But instead, Andrew chose arrogance, sleaze, and stupidity. From clinging to Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction, to babbling about sweat conditions and Pizza Express alibis on Newsnight, to humiliating himself with excuses that became memes, he torched his reputation with breathtaking incompetence. Where A Bronx Tale's Sonny mourned wasted talent, Andrew embodies wasted privilege—proving that even the most cushioned life can collapse when handled by a fool.Now stripped of duties and titles, Andrew haunts royal estates like a ghost, exiled by the very institution built to protect him. He isn't remembered as a naval officer, a duke, or even “the Queen's favorite son”—he's remembered as a global punchline. His disgrace isn't Shakespearean tragedy but slapstick farce: a man who could have lived in effortless dignity but instead chose degeneracy and delusion. His legacy is forever tied to sweatless denials, pizza defenses, and the Epstein scandal—his crown of privilege melted down into a crown of mockery.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Prince Andrew is the ultimate cautionary tale of wasted privilege. He was born with every advantage imaginable—castles, titles, taxpayer-funded luxury, and a job description so easy it bordered on parody: wave, cut ribbons, attend parades, and stay out of scandal. That's all it would have taken to coast quietly into old age as a harmless relic of the monarchy. But instead, Andrew chose arrogance, sleaze, and stupidity. From clinging to Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction, to babbling about sweat conditions and Pizza Express alibis on Newsnight, to humiliating himself with excuses that became memes, he torched his reputation with breathtaking incompetence. Where A Bronx Tale's Sonny mourned wasted talent, Andrew embodies wasted privilege—proving that even the most cushioned life can collapse when handled by a fool.Now stripped of duties and titles, Andrew haunts royal estates like a ghost, exiled by the very institution built to protect him. He isn't remembered as a naval officer, a duke, or even “the Queen's favorite son”—he's remembered as a global punchline. His disgrace isn't Shakespearean tragedy but slapstick farce: a man who could have lived in effortless dignity but instead chose degeneracy and delusion. His legacy is forever tied to sweatless denials, pizza defenses, and the Epstein scandal—his crown of privilege melted down into a crown of mockery.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Prince Andrew is the ultimate cautionary tale of wasted privilege. He was born with every advantage imaginable—castles, titles, taxpayer-funded luxury, and a job description so easy it bordered on parody: wave, cut ribbons, attend parades, and stay out of scandal. That's all it would have taken to coast quietly into old age as a harmless relic of the monarchy. But instead, Andrew chose arrogance, sleaze, and stupidity. From clinging to Jeffrey Epstein after his conviction, to babbling about sweat conditions and Pizza Express alibis on Newsnight, to humiliating himself with excuses that became memes, he torched his reputation with breathtaking incompetence. Where A Bronx Tale's Sonny mourned wasted talent, Andrew embodies wasted privilege—proving that even the most cushioned life can collapse when handled by a fool.Now stripped of duties and titles, Andrew haunts royal estates like a ghost, exiled by the very institution built to protect him. He isn't remembered as a naval officer, a duke, or even “the Queen's favorite son”—he's remembered as a global punchline. His disgrace isn't Shakespearean tragedy but slapstick farce: a man who could have lived in effortless dignity but instead chose degeneracy and delusion. His legacy is forever tied to sweatless denials, pizza defenses, and the Epstein scandal—his crown of privilege melted down into a crown of mockery.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Sam McAlister, the BBC producer who secured the 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, described the experience as profoundly surreal and devastating for him. Despite the careful, months-long negotiations she orchestrated to obtain the sit-down—framing it as a "circumspect moment" where Andrew could express regret without admitting guilt—his actual on-air responses were catastrophically tone-deaf. McAlister witnessed first-hand as Andrew delivered a series of bizarre alibis—like asserting he couldn't have had sex with Virginia Giuffre because he couldn't sweat or claiming he was at a kids' party at Pizza Express in Woking. Reflecting afterward, she famously called his performance “a masterclass in how to destroy your life,” noting the mismatch between his perception of success and the interview's disastrous fallout.From her vantage point about 15 feet behind Andrew during the interview, McAlister maintained a poker-face to conceal her shock, struggling internally with the sheer absurdity of his responses. She recognized that while Andrew thought the interview had gone well—reportedly even giving the BBC team a tour of Buckingham Palace afterward—it was already derailing catastrophically. In a moment of tension, McAlister admitted she had a fleeting thought to halt the interview entirely—joking that she might have feigned a fainting fit or created another excuse to stop it if he had been her client. Her memoir Scoops and the Netflix film Scoop dramatize how her persistence and candor set up one of the biggest journalistic operations of the decade, even as the fallout effectively ended Andrew's royal public life.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://inews.co.uk/opinion/how-i-found-prince-andrews-sweet-spot-and-secured-the-infamous-newsnight-interview-1750247Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The infamous Prince Andrew BBC Newsnight interview—widely seen as a catastrophic PR disaster—came about through months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Emily Maitlis and producer Sam McAlister had been pursuing Andrew's team for an interview for years, sensing that his ties to Jeffrey Epstein would eventually demand answers. McAlister, known for her persistence, managed to gain the trust of Buckingham Palace courtiers and convinced them that a sit-down would provide Andrew with the chance to clear his name and demonstrate transparency. The Prince and his advisors, astonishingly confident in his ability to explain away damning allegations, ultimately agreed, believing this would be the definitive rebuttal to growing scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.What followed, of course, was the exact opposite: a masterclass in self-destruction. Andrew infamously claimed he couldn't sweat, insisted a Pizza Express outing proved his innocence, and showed more sympathy for Epstein than for survivors. The decision to grant the interview—conceived as a reputational rescue mission—was the result of staggering arrogance and tone-deafness within the royal circle. Palace aides, who expected a controlled narrative, failed to recognize that Andrew's own words would expose him as evasive, entitled, and profoundly out of touch. Far from salvaging his image, the interview sealed his disgrace, forcing him to withdraw from royal duties and leaving the monarchy scrambling to contain the fallout.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10974711/New-excruciating-details-Andrews-car-crash-Newsnight-interview-revealed.html
The infamous Prince Andrew BBC Newsnight interview—widely seen as a catastrophic PR disaster—came about through months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Emily Maitlis and producer Sam McAlister had been pursuing Andrew's team for an interview for years, sensing that his ties to Jeffrey Epstein would eventually demand answers. McAlister, known for her persistence, managed to gain the trust of Buckingham Palace courtiers and convinced them that a sit-down would provide Andrew with the chance to clear his name and demonstrate transparency. The Prince and his advisors, astonishingly confident in his ability to explain away damning allegations, ultimately agreed, believing this would be the definitive rebuttal to growing scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.What followed, of course, was the exact opposite: a masterclass in self-destruction. Andrew infamously claimed he couldn't sweat, insisted a Pizza Express outing proved his innocence, and showed more sympathy for Epstein than for survivors. The decision to grant the interview—conceived as a reputational rescue mission—was the result of staggering arrogance and tone-deafness within the royal circle. Palace aides, who expected a controlled narrative, failed to recognize that Andrew's own words would expose him as evasive, entitled, and profoundly out of touch. Far from salvaging his image, the interview sealed his disgrace, forcing him to withdraw from royal duties and leaving the monarchy scrambling to contain the fallout.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10974711/New-excruciating-details-Andrews-car-crash-Newsnight-interview-revealed.html
The infamous Prince Andrew BBC Newsnight interview—widely seen as a catastrophic PR disaster—came about through months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Emily Maitlis and producer Sam McAlister had been pursuing Andrew's team for an interview for years, sensing that his ties to Jeffrey Epstein would eventually demand answers. McAlister, known for her persistence, managed to gain the trust of Buckingham Palace courtiers and convinced them that a sit-down would provide Andrew with the chance to clear his name and demonstrate transparency. The Prince and his advisors, astonishingly confident in his ability to explain away damning allegations, ultimately agreed, believing this would be the definitive rebuttal to growing scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.What followed, of course, was the exact opposite: a masterclass in self-destruction. Andrew infamously claimed he couldn't sweat, insisted a Pizza Express outing proved his innocence, and showed more sympathy for Epstein than for survivors. The decision to grant the interview—conceived as a reputational rescue mission—was the result of staggering arrogance and tone-deafness within the royal circle. Palace aides, who expected a controlled narrative, failed to recognize that Andrew's own words would expose him as evasive, entitled, and profoundly out of touch. Far from salvaging his image, the interview sealed his disgrace, forcing him to withdraw from royal duties and leaving the monarchy scrambling to contain the fallout.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10974711/New-excruciating-details-Andrews-car-crash-Newsnight-interview-revealed.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
In this episode of the Tech on Toast Podcast, powered by Zonal, we dig into the misunderstood but powerful world of personalisation in hospitality. With inboxes overflowing and attention spans shrinking, how do brands stand out without becoming pushy — or worse, creepy?Host Chris Fletcher is joined by:Tom James, Managing Director at Bill's Restaurants, leading the brand through a digital maturity journey with a strong focus on customer insight.Dan Brookman, CEO of Airship & Toggle, who helps 400+ UK hospitality brands turn customer data into meaningful engagement and revenue.Gillian Nicholson, Sales Director at Zonal, a technology provider supporting operators for over 45 years.☕ Grab a coffee and listen in as we cover everything from handwritten notes in delivery bags to AI-powered customer insights.
The infamous Prince Andrew BBC Newsnight interview—widely seen as a catastrophic PR disaster—came about through months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Emily Maitlis and producer Sam McAlister had been pursuing Andrew's team for an interview for years, sensing that his ties to Jeffrey Epstein would eventually demand answers. McAlister, known for her persistence, managed to gain the trust of Buckingham Palace courtiers and convinced them that a sit-down would provide Andrew with the chance to clear his name and demonstrate transparency. The Prince and his advisors, astonishingly confident in his ability to explain away damning allegations, ultimately agreed, believing this would be the definitive rebuttal to growing scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.What followed, of course, was the exact opposite: a masterclass in self-destruction. Andrew infamously claimed he couldn't sweat, insisted a Pizza Express outing proved his innocence, and showed more sympathy for Epstein than for survivors. The decision to grant the interview—conceived as a reputational rescue mission—was the result of staggering arrogance and tone-deafness within the royal circle. Palace aides, who expected a controlled narrative, failed to recognize that Andrew's own words would expose him as evasive, entitled, and profoundly out of touch. Far from salvaging his image, the interview sealed his disgrace, forcing him to withdraw from royal duties and leaving the monarchy scrambling to contain the fallout.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10974711/New-excruciating-details-Andrews-car-crash-Newsnight-interview-revealed.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Tally Koren arrived in London with one suitcase and a dream in the late 90s. Against all odds she became an international singer/songwriter. Despite family objections and countless music business rejections, what kept her going was turning every minus to plus, taking every refusal to become better, and every hard situation to do something good to herself and others.Her turning point to fulfill her childhood dreams and to become a singer happened at the age of 26, while she was in a very unhappy marriage. A singing teacher immediately recognised her talent and thought that her low voice is reminiscent of Karen Carpenter.In 2007, Tally made the decision to make her first album and not to wait for the record company. Despite one of the top radio people telling her that she doesn't have a chance to make it nationally because she was over 40, she made the choice to listen to the words of her song “Beauty of the Duty" saying that “the only thing that holds you back is you.” Her song became a national success on BBC radio three weeks later. Many of her other singles have been playlisted with over 1000 radio stations in the UK and around the world.She has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, The National Arboretum, The Belgrade Theatre, Pizza on the Park, Pizza Express, The JW3, Electric Carousel, The Soho Revue Bar, the Forum (Kentish Town), Tate Britain to Celebrate William Blake's birthday, The House of Lords, and opening a football match at the MK Dons Stadium. Her music has been featured in films and television advertisements. Her purpose in life is to inspire people to do what they love. Tally says: “For me, free will is not just a song; it's a journey about resilience, commitment, and my life purpose to inspire people to make the best choices in life, have the courage to go for their dreams, never give up, and take every rejection to become better.” At 61, she still is releasing new music and teaching children how to express themselves through songs.Learn more and follow her: www.tallykoren.comhttps://www.facebook.com/tallykoren/https://twitter.com/tallykorenhttps://www.youtube.com/user/tallykorenwww.instagram.com/tallykoren
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.Enjoy listening to my chat with saxophonist and composer Cecilie Strange. Her album, Beech is the fourth in a collection that really exposes her quasi-classical compositions through storytelling.Cecilie has two upcoming gigs in the UK with Sounds of Denmark - at London's Pizza Express on 25 September and the following day at Turner Sims in Southampton. Catch her if you can.Thanks to Cecilie for allowing me to share clips from Beech alongside our conversation.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the showRead my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blogFollow me on instagram.com/hilseabrookFollow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter
My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is the historian Alice Loxton, whose new book Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives is just out in paperback. In it, she tells the story of the early lives of individuals as disparate as the Venerable Bede and Vivienne Westwood. On the podcast, Alice tells me about Geoffrey Chaucer's racy past, what Bede was like before he was venerable, and why her editor wouldn't let her take her characters to Pizza Express. She also reassures me that – in a post-Rest is History world, where history is more exciting and accessible than ever – there is still a place for the fusty old historians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Turbo plug, a Pizza Express emergency, consumer rumours, and post-war teachers. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine and on Apple Podcast Subscriptions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episodes the lads spill the tea on the difference between Milano's and Pizza Express and Kevin also opens up about his struggle with mastering the art of the body ripple. PJ was recently at his niece's communion and he couldn't cope with how good all the girlies were at the violin and also the priest was a bit of a skit so the lads decide to talk about communions and confirmations for the theme. Ms Roche Kevin has still not gotten over his Cloud's Veil snub.Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tally Koren arrived in London with 1 suitcase and a dream in the late 90th, and against all odds became an international Singer - Songwriter. Despite family objections and countless music business rejections, what kept her going was, turning every minus to plus, taking every refusal to become better, and every hard situation to do something good to herself and others.Her turning point to fulfil her childhood dreams and to become a singer happened at the age of 26, while she was in a very un-happy marriage.A singing teacher immediately recognised her talent and thought that her low voice is reminding of Karen carpenter.In 2007 Tally made the decision to make her first album and not to wait for the record company.Despite one of the top radios plugger telling her that she doesn't have a chance to make it nationally being over 40. She made the choice to listen to the words of her song “Beauty of The Duty “saying “the only thing that holds you back is you”. Her song became a National success on the BBC radio 3 weeks later. Many of my other singles been playlisted with over 1000 radio stations in the UK and around the world.Performances include: the Royal Albert Hall, The National Arboretum, The Belgrade Theatre, Pizza on the Park, Pizza Express, The JW3, Electric Carousel, The Soho Revue Bar, the Forum (Kentish Town), Tate Britain to Celebrate William Blake's birthday,The House of Lords, opening a football match at the MK Dons Stadium.Music in Films: “Rotten Fruit” Windmills of Your Mind, and Man Who Sold the World.TV advert for Bell Atlantic, USA phone company.Her purpose in life is to inspire people to do what they love.“For me, Free Will is not just a song - it's a journey about resilience, commitment, and my life purpose to inspire people to make the best choices in life, have the courage to go for their dreams, never give up, and take every rejection to become better.”Find Tally Koren on all social media platforms @tallykorenGet your Jumpstart Journal here: http://subscribepage.io/YCauoKWork with me: www.karaleighgarrison.com/coaching
We kick off a fresh new decade for Amblin with our last - at least for now - Clint Eastwood movie, the 2010 supernatural drama HEREAFTER. Our Clint journey began with something of a surprising gem with The Bridges of Madison County,and to bookend our experience with Mr. Eastwood we also get a film full of surprises; a meditative, pragmatic look at belief, grief and questions of life and death. We get into it all, from Peter Morgan's triptych screenplay, the range of performances, its occasionally bizarre swings, to Charles Dickens and Pizza Express. TRIGGER WARNING: In the episode we discuss matters of grief, loss and death - and particularly on the experience of losing loved ones.Follow the podcast on Twitter (@RamblinAmblin), Instagram (@ramblinamblinpod) and Blusky (@ramblinamblin.bsky.social). Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Get in touch with us either via our socials or email rambinaboutamblin@gmail.com. Please feel free to give us a 5-star review, share your favourite Amblin movies and tell us if ET makes you cry.Ramblin is created and produced by Andrew Gaudion and Joshua Glenn. A special thanks as always to Emily Tatham for the artwork, and Robert J. Hunter & Greg Sheffield for the theme music.
“ I love our industry to bits, but it's getting a lot harder.” You've eaten in his restaurants, now get ready for the story of how Marcello went from working in a Pizza Express in Cheshire to opening restaurants worldwide. Liz uncovers some of Marcello's pivotal moments, like his transition from art school to business school, the influence of his father's legacy, and the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Plus, you'll hear the business trick that shocked even Liz. Liz Taylor Instagram - @liztaylorconsultancy X - @ConsultancyLiz Facebook - facebook.com/LizTaylorConsultancy LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/liztaylor-tlc Website - liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk Marcello Distefano Instagram - @marcellodistefano X - @marcellomgd LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/marcello-distefano
Podding from Pizza Express in Beaconsfield Service Station, Sam sits down with Peter Handcock (aka @half_par_kid) to recap on the action at Sunnnigdale for the 91st instalment of the Sunningdale Foursomes. Huge congratulations to the victors in David Corben & Harry Crockett who prevailed after seven gruelling rounds of matchplay golf, narrowly beating the Walton Heath pairing of Oscar Lent & Monty Holcombe. For more on the Sunningdale Foursomes please head to our blog page where James Burn wrote a wonderful piece on the event. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website
Sam McAlister is the woman who secured the now infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, when he claimed to Emily Maitlis that he was in a Pizza Express in Woking on the night Virginia Giuffre alleges he slept with her. This was the broadcast which set public opinion alight, and from which many have supposed the royal family will never quite recover. In February 2025, McAlister joined us on stage to discuss the behind the scenes drama of the Prince Andrew interview, the making of the film adaption Scoop, the EMMY-nominated Netflix film starring Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, and the challenges of navigating truth, power, celebrity and accountability in today's media landscape. --------- 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
Sam McAlister is the woman who secured the now infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, when he claimed to Emily Maitlis that he was in a Pizza Express in Woking on the night Virginia Giuffre alleges he slept with her. This was the broadcast which set public opinion alight, and from which many have supposed the royal family will never quite recover. In February 2025, McAlister joined us on stage to discuss the behind the scenes drama of the Prince Andrew interview, the making of the film adaption Scoop, the EMMY-nominated Netflix film starring Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson, and the challenges of navigating truth, power, celebrity and accountability in today's media landscape. --------- 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
Prince Andrew met **Virginia Roberts Giuffre** through **Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell** in **early 2001**, when she was **17 years old**. Giuffre, who had been trafficked by Epstein since the age of **16**, has stated that Maxwell introduced her to Prince Andrew at **Maxwell's London townhouse** on **March 10, 2001**. That night, Giuffre claims, Maxwell instructed her to **do for Andrew what she had done for Epstein**, implying sexual activity. A now-infamous **photo taken at Maxwell's home** shows Andrew **with his arm around Giuffre's waist**, smiling, while Maxwell stands in the background. Giuffre later alleged that **Andrew sexually abused her that night at Maxwell's home**, an accusation the prince has repeatedly denied. Giuffre has also stated that she encountered Prince Andrew **multiple times** through Epstein's network, including in **New York and on Epstein's private island, Little St. James**. She claimed that she was **forced to have sex with the prince on three separate occasions** and described Andrew as **sweaty and groping her**, contradicting his later claim that he was medically unable to sweat. The prince's attempts to explain away his connection to Giuffre—including his now-infamous **Pizza Express alibi**—only fueled public skepticism. In 2022, after a **civil lawsuit filed by Giuffre**, Prince Andrew settled out of court for an estimated **$12 million**, without admitting wrongdoing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
In 2001, Virginia Giuffre alleged that Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17, following an evening at London's Tramp nightclub. She claimed they danced together at the club before going to Ghislaine Maxwell's Belgravia residence, where the assault purportedly occurred. Prince Andrew has consistently denied these allegations, asserting he has no recollection of meeting Giuffre and stating he was at home after attending a Pizza Express in Woking on the night in question. A potential witness, Shukri Walker, came forward, expressing willingness to testify that she saw Prince Andrew at Tramp nightclub with a young girl around the time of the alleged incident. Despite these claims, the prince maintains his innocence.Regarding public funds, Prince Andrew received an annual allowance of £249,000 from the Queen, which was cut from April 2023, and a Royal Navy pension of £20,000. In 2022, he reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre, reportedly amounting to £12 million. The Treasury confirmed that no public money was used for this settlement. Following his withdrawal from public duties, King Charles III eliminated Prince Andrew's £1 million annual personal allowance and ceased funding his personal security, which had cost several million pounds annually. These financial adjustments have significantly reduced Prince Andrew's reliance on public funds.
In 2001, Virginia Giuffre alleged that Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17, following an evening at London's Tramp nightclub. She claimed they danced together at the club before going to Ghislaine Maxwell's Belgravia residence, where the assault purportedly occurred. Prince Andrew has consistently denied these allegations, asserting he has no recollection of meeting Giuffre and stating he was at home after attending a Pizza Express in Woking on the night in question. A potential witness, Shukri Walker, came forward, expressing willingness to testify that she saw Prince Andrew at Tramp nightclub with a young girl around the time of the alleged incident. Despite these claims, the prince maintains his innocence.Regarding public funds, Prince Andrew received an annual allowance of £249,000 from the Queen, which was cut from April 2023, and a Royal Navy pension of £20,000. In 2022, he reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre, reportedly amounting to £12 million. The Treasury confirmed that no public money was used for this settlement. Following his withdrawal from public duties, King Charles III eliminated Prince Andrew's £1 million annual personal allowance and ceased funding his personal security, which had cost several million pounds annually. These financial adjustments have significantly reduced Prince Andrew's reliance on public funds.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Prince Andrew met **Virginia Roberts Giuffre** through **Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell** in **early 2001**, when she was **17 years old**. Giuffre, who had been trafficked by Epstein since the age of **16**, has stated that Maxwell introduced her to Prince Andrew at **Maxwell's London townhouse** on **March 10, 2001**. That night, Giuffre claims, Maxwell instructed her to **do for Andrew what she had done for Epstein**, implying sexual activity. A now-infamous **photo taken at Maxwell's home** shows Andrew **with his arm around Giuffre's waist**, smiling, while Maxwell stands in the background. Giuffre later alleged that **Andrew sexually abused her that night at Maxwell's home**, an accusation the prince has repeatedly denied. Giuffre has also stated that she encountered Prince Andrew **multiple times** through Epstein's network, including in **New York and on Epstein's private island, Little St. James**. She claimed that she was **forced to have sex with the prince on three separate occasions** and described Andrew as **sweaty and groping her**, contradicting his later claim that he was medically unable to sweat. The prince's attempts to explain away his connection to Giuffre—including his now-infamous **Pizza Express alibi**—only fueled public skepticism. In 2022, after a **civil lawsuit filed by Giuffre**, Prince Andrew settled out of court for an estimated **$12 million**, without admitting wrongdoing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
In 2001, Virginia Giuffre alleged that Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17, following an evening at London's Tramp nightclub. She claimed they danced together at the club before going to Ghislaine Maxwell's Belgravia residence, where the assault purportedly occurred. Prince Andrew has consistently denied these allegations, asserting he has no recollection of meeting Giuffre and stating he was at home after attending a Pizza Express in Woking on the night in question. A potential witness, Shukri Walker, came forward, expressing willingness to testify that she saw Prince Andrew at Tramp nightclub with a young girl around the time of the alleged incident. Despite these claims, the prince maintains his innocence.Regarding public funds, Prince Andrew received an annual allowance of £249,000 from the Queen, which was cut from April 2023, and a Royal Navy pension of £20,000. In 2022, he reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre, reportedly amounting to £12 million. The Treasury confirmed that no public money was used for this settlement. Following his withdrawal from public duties, King Charles III eliminated Prince Andrew's £1 million annual personal allowance and ceased funding his personal security, which had cost several million pounds annually. These financial adjustments have significantly reduced Prince Andrew's reliance on public funds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Prince Andrew met **Virginia Roberts Giuffre** through **Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell** in **early 2001**, when she was **17 years old**. Giuffre, who had been trafficked by Epstein since the age of **16**, has stated that Maxwell introduced her to Prince Andrew at **Maxwell's London townhouse** on **March 10, 2001**. That night, Giuffre claims, Maxwell instructed her to **do for Andrew what she had done for Epstein**, implying sexual activity. A now-infamous **photo taken at Maxwell's home** shows Andrew **with his arm around Giuffre's waist**, smiling, while Maxwell stands in the background. Giuffre later alleged that **Andrew sexually abused her that night at Maxwell's home**, an accusation the prince has repeatedly denied. Giuffre has also stated that she encountered Prince Andrew **multiple times** through Epstein's network, including in **New York and on Epstein's private island, Little St. James**. She claimed that she was **forced to have sex with the prince on three separate occasions** and described Andrew as **sweaty and groping her**, contradicting his later claim that he was medically unable to sweat. The prince's attempts to explain away his connection to Giuffre—including his now-infamous **Pizza Express alibi**—only fueled public skepticism. In 2022, after a **civil lawsuit filed by Giuffre**, Prince Andrew settled out of court for an estimated **$12 million**, without admitting wrongdoing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Prince Andrew met **Virginia Roberts Giuffre** through **Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell** in **early 2001**, when she was **17 years old**. Giuffre, who had been trafficked by Epstein since the age of **16**, has stated that Maxwell introduced her to Prince Andrew at **Maxwell's London townhouse** on **March 10, 2001**. That night, Giuffre claims, Maxwell instructed her to **do for Andrew what she had done for Epstein**, implying sexual activity. A now-infamous **photo taken at Maxwell's home** shows Andrew **with his arm around Giuffre's waist**, smiling, while Maxwell stands in the background. Giuffre later alleged that **Andrew sexually abused her that night at Maxwell's home**, an accusation the prince has repeatedly denied. Giuffre has also stated that she encountered Prince Andrew **multiple times** through Epstein's network, including in **New York and on Epstein's private island, Little St. James**. She claimed that she was **forced to have sex with the prince on three separate occasions** and described Andrew as **sweaty and groping her**, contradicting his later claim that he was medically unable to sweat. The prince's attempts to explain away his connection to Giuffre—including his now-infamous **Pizza Express alibi**—only fueled public skepticism. In 2022, after a **civil lawsuit filed by Giuffre**, Prince Andrew settled out of court for an estimated **$12 million**, without admitting wrongdoing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Today we're joined by the most famous food critic in the world in Jay Rayner, to discuss his incredible career as a restaurant reviewer for the Observer over the last 25 years. Jay is on incredible form as he reveals stories of ; falling out with chefs, scrapping reviews, law suits, reporting murders, fighting nepotism, questioning whether he's infact a bastard, why Guinness refused to give into the Devonshire's discount demands, the worst restaurants he's ever been to, the art of writing a review, the magic of Joe Allen's, the tragedy of the downfall of The Ivy, why Pizza Express pizzas are some of the best in the country, the secrets to perfect meringues and much much more.... Buy 'Nights Out At Home' here - https://www.jayrayner.co.uk/books#13 Buy tickets to Jays next gig here - https://www.woolwich.works/events/jay-rayner-sextet ------ Please leave us a 5 star rating if you enjoyed the podcast and a written review, it really helps us to grow and of course share it with anyone you think would love it as much as you hopefully have! Head to www.delli.market and discover the thousands of creative products dropping daily. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter here - https://open.substack.com/pub/thegoto...
The Prince Andrew interview on BBC Newsnight came about after Buckingham Palace sought to clear his name amid growing scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The idea was first pitched when Prince Andrew's then-private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, was in discussions with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis and Newsnight editor Esme Wren about a possible interview. Initially, the palace wanted to use the interview to refute allegations that Prince Andrew had sexually abused Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked to him by Epstein when she was 17. Thirsk and Andrew saw it as an opportunity to publicly address the controversy, believing it would help him regain credibility. The interview was arranged through direct negotiations between Thirsk and the Newsnight team, with Prince Andrew ultimately agreeing to the sit-down, which was filmed inside Buckingham Palace in November 2019.However, the interview turned into a public relations disaster for Prince Andrew. Instead of clearing his name, his lack of remorse, bizarre explanations, and contradictions only fueled greater criticism. He infamously claimed he could not have been with Giuffre on the alleged night because he was at Pizza Express in Woking and insisted he could not sweat due to a medical condition. The broadcast led to intense backlash, forcing Andrew to step back from royal duties days later. BBC journalist Sam McAlister, who negotiated the interview, later revealed that Andrew and his team failed to anticipate how damning his answers would sound, leading to what is now regarded as one of the most disastrous royal interviews in history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Welcome to our review of PR Pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins and mergers & acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in 2024.If you haven't heard already I'm pleased to say we've now launched our PR Masterclass: The Intersection of Data, Planning and Measurement event. Attend this PR Masterclass to hear from experts on the latest techniques, tools and case studies about the use of data in modern communications.The other big news in public relations is that the PRmoment Awards 2025 are open. The final entry deadline is on January 17th. Miss it and miss out!Also, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.JANUARYPitchesIceland appointed TangerineHenkel appointed BCW/BursonMinistry of Justice appointed KindredAirbnb appointed The Romans.M&AMerger of BCW and H+K to become Burson and create a £1bn + agency.Bully Pullpit Interactive acquired Boldt. FEBRUARYPitches“This is often the hangover from the Golden Quarter Pitches that start to get announced.”Bolt appointed Boldspace.Burger King appointed The Academy.British Gas appointed Smarts. M&A SEC Newgate acquired a 70% stake (over 5 years) in Athens HQ V+O Group.Real Chemistry acquired Avant Healthcare -Havas acquired Ledger Bennett. MARCHPitchesPepsi appointed Hope & Glory.“The first change for Pepsi in 14 years. This was a big big brief.”Taco Bell appointed Earnies.“You never forget your first win'Pizza Express appointed Pretty Green. M&AMHP acquired La Plage (creative content above the line agency). First acquisition for MHP since its acquisition by Next15.W acquired Franses,Havas appointed WildernessAPRIL PitchesWilliam + Grant appointed Exposure.Shark Ninja appointed BursonTinder appointed The AcademyCarlsberg appointed Hope&GloryEA appointed Premier.M&AAccenture bought Unlimited“In my mind one of the smartest deals that was done this year.”WPP announced that leading global investment firm KKR has made a growth investment in FGS Global.“WPP has focused on releasing cash and consolidation and they've done that impeccably well.”“The holding companies and the big private equity firms have all realised that scale is important.”MAYPitchesEDF appointed Tin Man/Lucky Generals“What we've seen in consumer PR is... the agencies who went into the year strongest, have come out even stronger.”Reebok appointed Brand Nation.Pringles appointed Mischief MHP.Unilever appointed Golin“Nothing beats the UK, no one comes close, in terms of strategic creativity.”M&APagefield sells to PPHC.JUNE/JULYPITCHESFamous Grouse appointed Pretty Green.B&Q appointed Romans.Homebase appointed Aduro.The Independent appointed W.WRAP appointed Kindred.National Grid appointed 9 agencies to a “Community Agency Framework” for next 3 years – Grayling, Cavendish, Lexington, Aecom, Arup, Camargue, Copper, grasshopper, JBP.M&APublicis acquired Influential.Havas - acquired a controlling stake in Klareco Communications.Prime Weber Shandwick – MBO. AUGPITCHESMoet Hennessy appointed Earnies - wines and spirits division of LVMH.Dept for Education appointed FourArla Foods -appointed City Press.
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In this episode, we join a conversation with Lauren, a visionary in the hospitality recruitment industry, recently back in the Brighton studio. Lauren discusses her journey from working ten years at Pizza Express to establishing her own successful recruitment business. She shares her unique insights on creating a great workplace, highlighting the challenges and solutions within the industry. Lauren outlines how her business supports small, independent hospitality operators by focusing on values alignment, quality over quantity, and fostering a positive work culture. She emphasizes the importance of personalized recruitment and her innovative approach to maintaining work-life balance for her team. This episode also explores the evolving landscape of hospitality recruitment post-COVID and the pursuit of genuine career chefs.Connect with Lauren:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-barnett1/https://www.homehospitality.co.uk/https://www.actuallygoodchefjobs.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/_homehospitality/A big thank you to our epsiode sponsor Sideways. Head to their website hospitality.sideways.ai or email them directly at john@sideways.aiConnect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
A rerelease of a classic favorite episode: Shulie Cowen and Norm Thoeming of Opening Night: The Improvised Musical return to the Super Legit studio (we totally have one of those) to answer the question, “What's the weirdest thing you've ever had to do as part of a job?” We hear stories of armed advertising photo shoots, Pizza Express mascots, overly anal restaurants managers, overly anal camp students, and lube wrestling! And have we mentioned all the scenes? Well now we have. There are a lot of them! Cast: Sean Michael Boozer, Jen Burton, Michael Heiman, Stephen C. James, Jarrett Lennon Kaufman, Chris Sanders Special guest(s): Shulie Cowen and Norm Thoeming Ads: Candi-Date (improvised by Shulie Cowen and Norm Thoeming), and Heavy Air (improvised by Michael Heiman) Original release date: 5/24/23 Encore date: 11/6/24 Show references: Opening Night: The Improvised Musical - https://www.facebook.com/OpeningNightTheImprovisedMusical/ Intro and outro music credit to Matt Walker Various sound effects and music from https://freesfx.co.uk/ Additional music and sound credits: Music: Circus Monkey by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8423-circus-monkey License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Parting of the Ways - Part 1 by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4195-parting-of-the-ways-part-1 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: A Wedding Gift For You by Rafael Krux Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5477-a-wedding-gift-for-you License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ancient Mystery Waltz (Vivace) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7911-ancient-mystery-waltz-vivace- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Welcome to Chuckin' A Sickie! A show all about the Perfect Day Off!This week, we will be Chuckin' A Sickie with Freya Mallard!We chat all about Pizza Express, Trixie & Katya, Edna Mode, and so much more!Make sure to grab tickets to see Freya Mallard at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 31 July to 25 August 2024:The Bounce Back: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/freya-mallard-the-bounce-backMake sure to follow Freya on Instagram: @freyamallardWe have a PATREON! Sign up for some extra juicy podcast content: http://tinyurl.com/ehua5m3mFollow us on Instagram: @chuckin.a.sickie.podcastMake sure to rate, review and subscribe to our Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever wanted to be a podcast producer? This as-live episode will give you an unrivalled insight into the challenges faced by Producer James as he patiently waits for Chris and Sunil to join their scheduled recording session. It's a bit like an episode of 24 if Jack Bauer just really, really wanted a Sunday roast. The lads also talk about the economic model of Pizza Express. What we're trying to say is it's just another banger of an episode. You can now support Rural Concerns via Patreon. For less than the price of a pint, you'll get bonus episodes once a fortnight and access to The Creamery, our Discord hangout. You can see Chris' show at the Edinburgh Fringe! Grab your tickets here! Thank you for listening to Rural Concerns! Our music is by Sam O'Leary and our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. And thank you to Darius for the podcast saving cable!
Some interesting animal intrusions this week, plus a reminder that the world might be changing, but Pizza Express remains a constant.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on sunday@radiox.co.uk@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby§
In this weeks episode, we talk all things London Horse Show, I have an unhealthy obsession with smells and we discover a hidden secret Pizza Express