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In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas is joined by Brendan Dowd — West Point graduate, Iraq War veteran, government consultant, and host of History Nerds United, one of the most respected history book podcasts in the business with over 220 episodes — for a pure, unfiltered book nerd conversation. Both hosts came with a stack of their favorite British history books and took turns sharing their picks, debating the merits, going gloriously off-topic about Darkest Hour, the new Wuthering Heights film, Bridgerton, and Dan Jones's upcoming castles book, and building what amounts to a British history reading list that will keep you busy for years. Between them, Jonathan and Brendan recommend over 20 books spanning Alfred the Great, the Tudors, the Regency, Victorian London, World War II, Thatcher, the Iranian Embassy Siege, and the hidden history of English wolves — plus a peek at what's sitting on each of their TBR piles right now. Links History Nerds United ~History Nerds United Podcast~ ~History Nerds United on YouTube~ ~Brendan's Top Episode: Helen Castor on Joan of Arc~ (update with direct episode link) ⠀Jonathan's Picks ~Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson~ ~The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson~ ~Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts~ ~My Early Life by Winston Churchill~ ~A Very English Scandal by John Preston~ ~London: The Biography by Peter Ackroyd~ ~Citizens of London by Lynne Olson~ ~Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera~ ~Empireworld by Sathnam Sanghera~ ~The Iron Lady by John Campbell~ ~The Last Wolf by Robert Winder~ ~The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy by David Cannadine~ ~Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh~ ~The Regency Years by Robert Morrison~ ~Churchill's Citadel by Katherine Carter~ ⠀Brendan's Picks ~Alfred the Great by Justin Pollard~ ~The Six Loves of James I by Gareth Russell~ ~Battle for the Island Kingdom by Don Hollway~ ~Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII by Jane Marguerite Tippett~ ~The Greatest Knight by Thomas Asbridge~ ~Henry V by Dan Jones~ ~Thomas More: A Life by Joanne Paul~ ~The Stolen Crown by Tracy Borman~ ~The Crown's Silence by Brooke Newman~ ~The Eagle and the Hart by Helen Castor~ ~The Invention of Charlotte Brontë by Graham Watson~ ~London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe~ ~The Siege by Ben Macintyre~ ⠀Also Mentioned ~Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe~ ~Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe~ ~Secrets of Great British Castles with Dan Jones on Netflix~ ~Darkest Hour (2017)~ ~Young Winston (1972)~ ⠀Anglotopia ~101 Oxford Travel Tips and Tricks by Jonathan Thomas~ (update with direct product link) ~Anglotopia Guide to the World of Bridgerton~ (update with direct product link) ~Friends of Anglotopia Club~ (update with correct URL) ⠀ Takeaways Both Jonathan and Brendan started their podcasts for exactly the same reason — frustration at the quality of existing coverage in their field — and both were shocked to discover how generous, enthusiastic, and collegial the history author community turned out to be. Brendan's gateway into British history was Alfred the Great by Justin Pollard — a compact, accessible biography of the only English monarch to earn the title "the Great," which he recommends as the perfect gateway drug for readers who think history books are intimidating. Jonathan's most-reread British book is Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island — a definitive outsider's portrait of British culture from the early 1990s that remains beloved by British readers themselves, and the book that most shaped his vision for Anglotopia. Andrew Roberts's one-volume Churchill biography is both Jonathan and Brendan's recommended starting point for anyone wanting a modern, comprehensive, and myth-busting account of Churchill — and Roberts's Napoleon biography is equally essential. Helen Castor is independently named by Brendan as one of his very favorite history writers — her Eagle and the Hart on Richard II and Henry IV, and her Joan of Arc episode of his podcast, are both highlighted as exceptional examples of humanizing complex historical figures without sanitizing them. Both hosts agree that the best history books share a quality: they humanize their subjects — showing the positive and the negative — rather than either condemning or canonizing them. The books they admire most leave the reader to make their own moral judgments. Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera and The Crown's Silence by Brooke Newman both generated significant controversy — particularly in British publications — but both Jonathan and Brendan recommend them as essential, rigorously evidenced correctives to popular myths about the British Empire and the monarchy's role in the slave trade. Ben Macintyre's The Siege — on the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London that made the SAS famous — is Brendan's pick for best recent true British history read, praised for building unbearable tension over hundreds of pages before releasing it all in a single extended final chapter. The new Wuthering Heights film gets a thumbs-down from both hosts — "it looks beautiful but just didn't land" — while Darkest Hour generates a spirited debate about the Underground scene that ends with both agreeing it's historically wrong but emotionally right. Both hosts are currently working through books about the interwar period, Cold War espionage, and upcoming releases from Dan Jones and Thomas Asbridge — and both agree that the single greatest problem with loving history books is that the TBR pile never gets shorter. ⠀ Soundbites "I lost it. I said, there's gotta be a better way. I don't want to continually torture my family with all my rants about books. So I started the blog." — Brendan on the one-star Amazon review that launched History Nerds United. "I sent 10 emails on the first day thinking if I get one back I'll be ecstatic. I got eight back within three days. And I've now sat on a boat with Dan Jones having drinks, overlooking Omaha Beach. Nobody tell me it didn't happen." — Brendan on the unexpected magic of the history community. "I have yet to interview a jerk. Everyone has been unfailingly nice and so excited to be there and just so game to talk about whatever." — Brendan on 220+ episodes of History Nerds United. "My long-term goal is to be like Bill Bryson. I've actually met him. He's a very nice chap. I can only hope to be 10% as good as him one day." — Jonathan on Notes from a Small Island and his writing ambitions. *"If you want to understand why everything is happening in Downton Abbey, read *The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy. I read it as research for a novel I was writing in college and it has never left me." — Jonathan on David Cannadine's masterwork. "Churchill wouldn't have done that. He was not that type of person. But you put Churchill in a period tube carriage, surrounded by Londoners during the Blitz, and it captures the essence of what the story is trying to tell. Was it real? Heck no." — Jonathan and Brendan on the Underground scene in Darkest Hour. "Helen Castor is constantly teaching you, but you feel like you're just having a conversation within the book. At the end of it, you hear Helen get emotional talking about this teenager burned at the stake — how scared she must have been, even with all her faith. She makes her human instead of an icon." — Brendan on his favorite episode of History Nerds United. "The thesis is that because Britain hunted wolves to extinction, it unleashed the economic powerhouse of sheep farming and wool — and as a consequence of that led to so much of what we know as Britain. I read it and I wanted to read it all over again immediately." — Jonathan on The Last Wolf by Robert Winder. "She stayed laser focused on the Elizabethan succession and somehow it's still interesting all the way through. She mentions the Spanish Armada for about three sentences. I said in my review: this book has been written. We don't need any more on this subject." — Brendan on Tracy Borman's The Stolen Crown. "No author has ever made me feel more lazy than Catherine Grace Katz — she wrote *Daughters of Yalta* while she was in law school. If you told me that I would one day be sitting there with Marsha Clark from the OJ Simpson trial, I would have called you a liar. But that's what this world does." — Brendan on the surreal privilege of the history podcast community. ⠀ Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Jonathan sets up the book conversation episode and introduces Brendan Dowd 01:41 How a Tank Platoon Leader Got a 220-Episode History Podcast — Long commutes, bad Amazon reviews, and one unexpected email 05:58 The History Author Community — Why everybody wants you to win, and the generosity of historians 08:10 Dan Jones on a River Cruise — Brendan's honeymoon, Omaha Beach, and a surreal life moment 09:01 What History Nerds United Is — The format, the philosophy, and why Brendan calls himself the laziest podcaster 10:26 BOOK PICKS BEGIN 10:39 Brendan Pick #1: Alfred the Great by Justin Pollard — The George Washington of England and the perfect gateway drug 12:18 Jonathan Pick #1: Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson — The definitive outsider's portrait of British culture and Jonathan's most-reread book 14:28 Brendan Pick #2: The Six Loves of James I by Gareth Russell — A party animal king, Scottish trauma, and the most uncomfortable compliment Gareth ever received 16:58 Jonathan Pick #2: Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts — The one-volume biography that settles the argument 18:15 Andrew Roberts's Napoleon — A brief but enthusiastic detour to France 18:56 Brendan Pick #3: Battle for the Island Kingdom by Don Hollway — 1000 to 1066, the most disgusting assassination in history, and setting up everything 20:05 Jonathan Pick #3: My Early Life by Winston Churchill — The only autobiography, the Boer War escape, and the Gary Stiles connection 21:50 Darkest Hour Debate — The Underground scene: historically wrong, emotionally right, and why it works anyway 23:18 The Perfect WWII Double Bill — Darkest Hour followed by Dunkirk as a single evening 23:50 Brendan Pick #4: Henry V by Dan Jones — Present tense biography, the greatest medieval king, and writing something when you feel ready for it 25:29 Jonathan Pick #4: A Very English Scandal by John Preston — Jeremy Thorpe, a murder plot, a dead dog, and the British establishment 26:57 John Preston's Robert Maxwell Book — And a certain imprisoned daughter 27:26 Brendan Pick #5: Thomas More: A Life by Joanne Paul — Saints, hair shirts, comedy gold, and debunking 500-year-old myths 29:24 Jonathan Pick #5: London: The Biography by Peter Ackroyd — The definitive history of London and the gateway to a great corpus 30:25 Brendan Pick #6: Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII by Jane Marguerite Tippett — He wasn't a Nazi, and the documentation proves it 32:03 Jonathan Pick #6: Citizens of London by Lynne Olson — Americans in London during the Blitz and how they helped save Britain 33:24 Brendan Pick #7: The Stolen Crown by Tracy Borman — The Elizabethan succession, new evidence, and calling Henry VIII a few four-letter words 34:56 Tracy Borman on Inside the Tower of London — And Dan Jones's upcoming Castles book 36:03 Jonathan Pick #7: Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera — Deconstructing myths of the British Empire and why the author quit social media 37:32 Brendan Pick #8: The Crown's Silence by Brooke Newman — The monarchy's direct financial involvement in the slave trade and British publications' predictable response 39:34 Jonathan Pick #8: The Iron Lady by John Campbell — The definitive Thatcher biography and why she's Churchill's true successor 41:45 Brendan Pick #9: The Greatest Knight by Thomas Asbridge — William Marshal, four kings, King John, and a life that reads like a Hollywood script 43:22 Jonathan Pick #9: The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy by David Cannadine — The book that explains Downton Abbey and everything behind it 44:29 Brendan Pick #10: The Eagle and the Hart by Helen Castor — Richard II, Henry IV, and why taking the crown makes you a marked man 46:48 Jonathan Pick #10: Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh — Fiction that illuminates aristocratic decline and the companion read to Cannadine 48:18 Brendan Pick #11: The Invention of Charlotte Brontë by Graham Watson — Jane Eyre as a gateway, the weird genius of the Brontë family, and more autobiography than you realized 50:18 Wuthering Heights Film Discussion — Brendan defers, Jonathan gives a verdict: beautiful but it didn't land 51:43 Jonathan Pick #11: The Last Wolf by Robert Winder — No wolves, lots of sheep, and the surprising hidden springs of Englishness 53:10 Brendan Pick #12: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe — A body off a balcony opposite MI5, true crime that leaves you profoundly uneasy 54:54 Jonathan buys London Falling at Barnes & Noble — And finds it in the fiction section 55:24 Jonathan Pick #12: The Regency Years by Robert Morrison — What Bridgerton gets wrong, what Jane Austen's world actually was, and the Anglotopia Bridgerton guide 56:23 Bridgerton vs. The Patriot — Two hosts agree: know your genre, leave accuracy at the door 58:15 Brendan Pick #13: The Siege by Ben Macintyre — The Iranian Embassy siege, the SAS, and a final chapter that takes an hour to read 1:00:06 Jonathan Pick #13: Churchill's Citadel by Katherine Carter — Chartwell as weapon, the wilderness years, and the best first book Jonathan has read in years 1:01:31 What's on the TBR Right Now — Ike and Winston, Three Weeks in July, A Shellshocked Nation, the Nord Stream conspiracy, Dan Jones's Castles, and more 1:07:37 The Book Neither Host Can Find Anyone to Write — Brendan's gap in the market involving Joan of Arc's most disturbing companion 1:10:24 The Book Jonathan Should Write — Brendan makes his pitch; Jonathan firmly declines 1:11:06 Jonathan's Gap in the Market — Churchill's second term as Prime Minister: underexplored, fascinating, partially covered by The Crown 1:12:29 John Lithgow as Churchill — Too tall, earned it on The Crown, also very scary in Dexter 1:12:36 Brendan's Proudest Episode — Helen Castor on Joan of Arc, two hours that felt like twenty minutes 1:16:52 Wrap-Up — Where to find History Nerds United, the full book 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“The subject of affairs, I think it's of interest to everybody. We have all had an Oedipal experience - we've all been babies who have at some point realized that we are not the only person. We're not perfectly fused with our mother, and she has other things to do, and there may be a father. We've all known what rejection feels like, and probably betrayal, and I think that affairs are in our unconscious. I think that's sort of evident in the way that most great novels, most great films, or at least many, have an affair at their heart. From Anna Karenina to Madame Bovary to Fatal Attraction, I think this is something that is just interesting. I wanted to write about affairs because I think they are a way of showing what psychoanalysis can do in a field in which everyone has an opinion on, and probably most people, in some way, have been indirectly or directly affected by. That was really the sort of the genesis for wanting to write about affairs.” Episode Description: We consider the challenge of writing about dynamic treatments in a manner that is accessible to the non-clinical reader. Juliet's book about affairs opens up this widely recognized experience and adds intrapsychic insights without using emotionally - distancing jargon. She introduces us to individuals who have been involved in affairs, with carefully protected confidentiality, who generally reveal the power of past experiences to influence adult choices. Some end happily, and some end in agony. Juliet demonstrates the usefulness of bringing a dynamic listening to both accepting and deepening each individual's lifelong search for love.   Our Guest: Juliet Rosenfeld is a psychoanalyst and a member of the British Psychoanalytical Society, London. She studied at Oxford before a 15-year career in advertising and marketing, ending up in Government Communications. During this time, she began a Master's at the Tavistock and Portman Trust in Organizational Consultancy and started training as a psychotherapist a year later. She qualified as an integrative psychotherapist in 2012. Juliet was an elected trustee of the UK Council of Psychotherapy for four years, and is presently one of two clinician Trustees at the Freud Museum London, Sigmund Freud's final home. Juliet is the author of two books, The State of Disbelief ( 2020) and Affairs, True Stories of Love, Lies, Hope and Desire. Juliet's broader interest is in how psychoanalysis might be more accessible, and its ideas put into non-clinical language for audiences who may never be able to access psychotherapy themselves but are curious about what the unconscious means and what goes on in the consulting room. Recommended Readings: Creativity and Perversion by Janine Chasseguet-Smirgel (W. W. Norton & Co., Inc., 1984)   Dreams of Love and Fateful Encounters by Ethel S. Person (American Psychiatric Association Publishing, 2006)   Home Is Where We Start From by D. W. Winnicott (Penguin, 1990)   Love in the Time of the Internet by Martina Burdet (underbau, 2020)   Sex, Death and the Super Ego by Ronald Britton (Routledge, 2020)   Sexual Attraction in Therapy edited by Maria Luca (Wiley-Blackwell, 2014)   Sexuality and Attachment in Clinical Practice edited by Joseph Schwartz and Kate White (Routledge, 2019)   The Bonds of Love by Jessica Benjamin (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1988)   The New Sexual Landscape and Contemporary Psychoanalysis by Danielle Knafo and Rocco Lo Bosco (Confer Books, 2020)   Novels about Affairs Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Penguin Classics, 2003)   A Very English Scandal by John Preston (Penguin, 2017)   Deception by Philip Roth (Vintage, 1991)   Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux (Fitzcarraldo Editions, 2022)   Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (Wordsworth Editions, 1993)   Middlemarch by George Eliot (Wordsworth Editions, 1993)   The End of the Affair by Graeme Green (Vintage Classics, 2004)     

Having children is of course something many people in society will aspire to. It's a social norm ingrained within us that most people will become parents one day. But that's not always been the case for people who are LGBTQ+. Society can often assume people within the community will not want children simply because of their sexuality and in turn, those who are LGBTQ+ themselves may veer away from parenthood because of that stereotype. However over the last decade or so that seems to have changed with more LGBTQ+ people becoming parents in a variety of ways.On the latest ITV Pridecast writer and TV Producer, Dominic Treadwell Collins joins the show to discuss what it's like to be a gay man and a father. He chats about how he and his husband went down the route of adopting their young son and the challenges and hurdles they faced along the way. Dominic also discusses how perceptions around being a parent and being gay have changed hugely for him, his family and the wider public. As well as discussing being a father, Dominic also talks about the work he's done on some incredible TV shows as well as the storylines he's written. Currently busy working on the Disney+ hit Rivals, Dominic has an array of titles to his name, including You and Me, A Very English Scandal, and A Very British Scandal. On top of that, he also shares some of the LGBTQ+ storylines he brought to viewers when working on Eastenders including the famous affair between Syed Masood and Christian Clarke. Joining Liam to co-host this episode is Lisa Milestone, who is a Senior Casting Producer for ITV and currently works on The Chase on ITV1. Lisa along with her wife went through the process of IUI to have their two boys and she shares her experience of becoming a parent. She talks about how all parents face challenges but LGBTQ+ parents can face particular issues due to the stereotypes over parenting that still exist in society today. If you want more information about becoming a parent if you're LGBTQ+ head over to the NHS website which offers useful advice and information to people in the UK.

E101 The Fifth CourtThe second part of an informative and highly entertaining chat with former Mr. Justice Peter Kelly - President of the High Court of Ireland from 2015 to 2020 who was widely recognised for his work in complex commercial and public interest cases. He is reluctantly retired and would have loved to have continued on the bench.His cultural recommendation is the book, A Very English Scandal by John Preston, about the Jeremy Thorpe court case.With thanks to The Expert Witness Site - The Independent Source of Expert Witnesses https://expertwitnesssite.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the Talk Art CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EPISODE!! Holiday Surprise!!!We meet Russell T Davies OBE, one of the UK's foremost writers of television drama and television producer. Davies was Head Writer, Showrunner and Executive Producer of Doctor Who when it returned in 2005 and has written many of the new series' most memorable episodes. He was awarded an OBE in 2008 for services to drama. Born in Swansea, Wales, Davies had aspirations as a comic artist before focusing on being a playwright and screenwriter. We discuss his passion for comic strips and cartoons from Peanuts & Snoopy, Asterix and his childhood passion for drawing which has continued throughout his whole life.Davies other notable works include creating the series Queer as Folk (1999–2000), Bob & Rose (2001), The Second Coming (2003), Casanova (2005), Doctor Who spin-offs Torchwood (2006–2011) and The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007–2011), Cucumber (2015), A Very English Scandal (2018), Years and Years (2019), It's a Sin (2021) and Nolly (2023).Follow @RussellTDavies63HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone!!! Thanks for listening us for the past 6 years. We will return on New Year's Day with another iconic guest. Until then, have a magical Christmas. Love Russell & Robert Xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary The UK is having an election! In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie discuss the British election system and how it works from a non-party political perspective. They provide an overview of the parties involved, the role of the monarch, the campaign season, election day, and the counting and results process. They also touch on the concept of party manifestos and the importance of constituency-level vote counting. The conversation explores various British political TV shows and their relevance to the British political system. The hosts discuss shows like Yes Minister, The Thick of It, House of Cards, and more. They also mention books that provide a crash course in British politics. The conversation concludes with recommendations for viewers who want to learn more about British politics or enjoy political dramas. Links Non-sugar Sweetener Books: UK Explained The British Polity Yes Minister History The Shortest History of England How Britain Really Works British TV Shows Discussed: Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister The Thick of It House of Cards A Very British Coup The Politician's Husband  The Diplomat A Very English Scandal Stonehouse Anatomy of a Scandal The Amazing Mrs Pritchard Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years The Gathering Storm Relevant Clips to Watch: Michael Portillo Loses the Count Election 2019 BBC Coverage Politics Unboringed by Jay Foreman Yes Minister Funniest Moments The Definitive Malcolm Tucker Rant Anthology | The Thick Of It - BBC Keywords British election system, parties, monarch, campaign season, election day, party manifestos, constituency-level vote counting, British politics, TV shows, Yes Minister, The Thick of It, House of Cards, political dramas Takeaways The British election system operates on five-year terms, with the Prime Minister having the power to call an election within that timeframe. The main parties in the UK are the Conservative and Union Party (right-wing), the Labour Party (left-wing), and the Liberal Democrats (middle of the road). The Scottish National Party and Northern Irish parties also play significant roles in elections. Manifestos are a major part of the election process, with each party outlining their policies and commitments if they come into power. Election day in the UK is not a national holiday, and media coverage is limited until the polls close at 10 p.m. Vote counting takes place at the constituency level, with a race to see which constituency can count the votes first. British political TV shows like Yes Minister, The Thick of It, and House of Cards provide an entertaining and insightful look into the British political system. These shows often highlight the power struggles, backroom deals, and comedic elements of British politics. Books like 'Britain Explained' and 'The British Polity' offer a crash course in British politics and provide a deeper understanding of the political system. Viewers interested in British politics or political dramas can find these shows on platforms like Britbox and Netflix. The shows mentioned in the conversation are Yes Minister, The Thick of It, House of Cards, A Very British Coup, The Diplomat, A Very English Scandal, Stonehouse, The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard, The Politician's Husband, Anatomy of a Scandal, and Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years, and The Gathering Storm. Sound Bites "A party manifesto is like a contract with the voters" "This usually leads to some very wonderful political clips for later on of candidates being embarrassed that they lost in 'Portillo Moments' or like people surprised that they won an outburst." "So Michael Portillo is now known for his colorful pants and doing train tours around Britain on like your favorite show." "He lost his seat. He was a government minister and he didn't even win like, he's just standing there. Like he could see the soul drain from his body as he lost." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the British Election System 02:20 The Role of the Monarch in British Politics 05:37 Party Manifestos: A Contract with Voters 16:54 The British Election Season: A Six-Week Affair 26:38 Insights into the British Election Process and Election Night Traditions 54:13 Exploring British Political TV Shows and Dramas

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

Les Voyeurs continuent d'honorer leur pacte de sang avec Big Ben en visionnant Hypnotic, un thriller-gibelotte réalisé par Robert Rodriguez qui s'oublie au fur et à mesure qu'il se regarde. Jeune Juliette est le film québécois de la semaine, et on parle aussi de A Very English Scandal, They Cloned Tyrone, The Last Dance, Bottoms, et Baby Face!

Marianne Oldham is an actress who was also part of the incredible company who made A Monster Calls at the Bristol Old Vic which transferred to London in Summer 2018. A show discussed in depth on this show and one that stays extremely close to my heart.  She is also well-known for her roles in: A Very English Scandal Finding Your Feet Crimson Field  The Impressionists As well as a huge body of work in the theatre with credits that include: Present Laughter A Midsummer Nights Dream and King Lear at The Globe An Inspector Calls The Boy in the Striped Pjamas  Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Uncle Vanya The Cherry Orchard  Marianne discusses working on set with A Very English Scandal and her experience on the impeccable A Monster Calls. We discuss the impact on the show, her role as Connor's Mother and how the show made a profound impact on its audiences. From its movement sequences, how the play encourages people to express their truth and the power of love and family.  Oliver Gower Spotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261 Instagram: @goweroliver Twitter: @GowerCritic For enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.com Please Like, Download and Subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oliver-gower/message

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment. THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING TV Shows A Very English Scandal (Mini-series) 1923 (S1) Movies Barbie (2023) Oppenheimer (2023) The Covenant (2023) MOVIE OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE The Covenant. Staring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Sean Sagar, Jason Wong, Rhys Yates, Emily Beecham and Jonny Lee Miller. Directed by Guy Ritchie. And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Keira Knightly. EPISODE TITLE This weeks episode title is dedicated to the cast and crew of the worlds most famous double feature: Barbie & Oppenheimer. Two standout movies that we discuss in this weeks episode. RUNNING ORDER 02m16s | Dan's watches - Barbie & Oppenheimer 26m59s | Paul's watches - A Very English Scandal 34m42s | 1923 (S1) 52m02s | Movie of the week: The Covenant 01h06m25s | News & Mailbag 01h16m00s | Peak Performance: Keira Knightly GET IN TOUCH Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ Tweet us ⁠@HalfMeasuresPod⁠ Talk to us on ⁠Discord⁠ Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Visit our website ⁠halfmeasurespodcast.com⁠ This episode of the Half Measures Podcast is brought to you by our ⁠Patreon⁠ Producers: Samara Whiting-King, Diana Knauer, Tricia Brady & Michael Chalmers.

Sign up to our newsletter and never miss a release! | Visit our website Jason Watkins is one of the leading actors of our generation. He won the BAFTA for best lead actor in The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries, he played Prime Minister Harold Wilson in The Crown. He played the biographer of a serial killer in Des. He's in McDonald and Dodds, Line of Duty, Trollied, W1A, Are you being served, Taboo, The Golden Compass, A Very English Scandal, Bridget Jones, Nativity – the list is endless. In this episode, Jason talks about his struggles at school, his time at RADA, how he builds his characters and the tragic loss of his daughter Maudie aged two and a half. He shares advice on the grieving process and information on the often undiagnosed disease that is sepsis. Related links Watch Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie Child Bereavement UK UK Sepsis Trust

State of the Union, créée par Nick Hornby, est une série au concept fort. Composée de deux saisons à 10 épisodes de 10 minutes chacune, il s'agit d'une exploration des relations amoureuses et sociales qui ausculte deux couples au bord de la rupture juste avant leurs séances de thérapie de couple. En soi, les deux saisons sont décorrélées, mais si le concept vous a plu, tant la première que la seconde saison sauront vous charmer. Humour british, présentée comme une websérie avec des caméras très statiques, tout l'intérêt de State of the Union repose dans l'écriture. Ce sont deux monuments de la fiction anglaise qui sont derrière le projet, puisque comme mentionné plus tôt Nick Hornby est à l'écriture, et c'est Stephen Frears qui est à la réalisation. The Queen, A Very English Scandal, Philomena, pour ne citer que quelques titres de sa filmographie. La première saison était sortie en 2019 et il aura fallu attendre 2022 pour la seconde encore inédite en France, désormais l'intégrale est disponible jusqu'au 30 octobre sur arte.tv. https://youtu.be/QOeC_z1Tlnk La première saison suit le couple formé par Louise (Rosamund Pike) et Tom (Chris O'Dowd), qui se retrouvent dans un café avant leurs séances de thérapie conjugale hebdomadaires car la crise est réelle, elle l'a trompé. Les épisodes se concentrent sur leurs conversations avant leurs séances, ce qui permet aux spectateurs de découvrir leur histoire, leurs problèmes de communication et leurs espoirs pour leur avenir en tant que couple. La deuxième saison suit un nouveau couple, formé par Ellen (Patricia Clarkson) et Scott (Brendan Gleeson), deux retraités qui se retrouvent dans un café branché. Comme pour la première saison, chaque épisode se concentre sur leur conversation avant leur séance, explorant leur passé, leurs désaccords d'opinion et un potentiel avenir. Leurs valeurs semblent être à l'opposé avec Ellen qui vient de rejoindre une communauté Quaker tandis que Scott reste assez conservateur. Ce qui est beau et triste, c'est que malgré les disputes et les reproches, on sent qu'il y a beaucoup d'amour et d'émotions dans ces dix courtes minutes (en même temps, plus long, le format serait lassant), et parfois on se surprend à prendre le parti de l'un comme de l'autre. Cet équilibre fait aussi la force de la série car il n'y a pas vraiment de méchant dans l'histoire, et c'est la vie qui évolue. La série apparait comme un OVNI dans le paysage télévisuel actuel dans sa structure, car tout se passe dans les dialogues et les non-dits. Les acteurs sont au cœur de la série, et ces analyses du mariage et de l'amour peuvent permettre des introspections profondes. [bs_show url="state-of-the-union"] Accompagnez donc ces deux couples en thérapie dans State of the Union sur Arte.tv.

Alice and Matt talk to Norman Scott, the man at the very heart of our story, whose chance meeting with Jeremy Thorpe in 1961 would lead to an attempt on his life. He describes the first time he caught the former Liberal leader's eye, the painful years living under his control and the terrifying night his life was in the balance. And he delivers his verdict on Hugh Grant's portrayal of Thorpe in the BBC's A Very English Scandal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The incredibly talented and incredibly charming Russell T Davies (Queer As Folk, A Very English Scandal, Years And Years and It's A Sin) spoke to Ali this week in honour of his new ITV (and ITVX) drama Nolly, all about Noele Gordon, the '70s and early '80s soap superstar who played the indomitable Meg Richardson in Crossroads, and how her seemingly unstoppable small screen success suddenly... stopped. Oh, and it should be mentioned: Helena Bonham Carter plays Noele. Yep, it's a good 'un. And with RTD (as no-one calls him) also the man behind the 2005 revival of Doctor Who - and soon to return to the beloved franchise - that topic may up as well, if only just a little bit.

2023 is here! And with it, Radio 1's Screen Time interview specials for you to listen to, you lucky, lucky things. First up is Blake Harrison, most recently seen in the second series of I Hate Suzie on Sky, but also in the likes of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret (a must watch if you're a David Cross fan), The Great, A Very English Scandal and some thing called - checks notes - The Inbetweeners, where of course he played the legendary Neil. Here Blake talks to Ali about all of the above and more, even coming up with a whole new word in the process...

After a hiatus of four months, Diggory and Oscar are back to spread Hugh Grant-related Christmas cheer! First up on the agenda is new film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which premiered in November but will be largely enjoyed on Netflix when it's released on December 23. Hugh has a very fleeting cameo in this 'whodunnit' starring Daniel Craig, but nonetheless it's got Hugh Grant fans talking! The boys also debrief on an ABC News 20 years retrospective on Love Actually, where Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and others reflect on making the Christmas classic. Can you believe Love Actually came out 20 years ago....! We can't. Finally, Digs and Oscar ponder exciting news that Hugh has been cast in another HBO show, The Palace, following on from his success in The Undoing. This time, he's ticking off starring with yet another leading lady in Kate Winslet. There aren't a lot of details at present, but the fact it's being directed by Stephen Frears (who Hugh knows from A Very English Scandal and Florence Foster Jenkins) is certainly an early Christmas present. We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode of Hugh's News which is a Taking Hugh for Granted production. Make sure you're following Taking Hugh for Granted on Instagram and Facebook (@TakingHughforGranted) as well as Twitter (@TakingHugh). You can get in touch with us there or via our email takinghughforgranted@gmail.com

The jaw-dropping and inspiring story of accidental queer icon Norman Scott (the hero of TV drama A Very English Scandal) and the part he played in one of the greatest political scandals of the 20th century. In October 1975, an assassin tried to murder Norman Scott on Exmoor, but the trigger failed and he only succeeded in shooting Scott's beloved dog, Rinka. Scott subsequently found himself at the centre of a major political scandal and became an unlikely queer icon. But this was never his intention.... He was born in 1940 into a poor, dysfunctional and abusive family. Aged 16, he began an equestrian career, animals having been the one source of comfort in his childhood. By the age of 20, he had run into debts and had suffered a nervous breakdown. In 1960, Scott began a sexual affair with Jeremy Thorpe. By the time of the attempted assassination of Scott, Thorpe was married, leader of the Liberal Party and a figure at the heart of the establishment. He was embarrassed by their former relationship and wanted to cover it up. But he failed. The assassination attempt culminated in a sensational trial in 1979, where Thorpe was tried for conspiracy to murder. The press labelled Scott a madman and the establishment protected Thorpe, who was acquitted. Only recently has Scott's version of events been vindicated. An Accidental Icon tells a story that is inspiring and jaw droppingly unbelievable: it is the tale of the courage and survival of one man who took on the establishment.

Welcome back! This week, the ladies discuss new birthday portraits of the Queen and Prince Louis, plus reminisce for the Cambridges' 11-year wedding anniversary. There's also the Harry and Hoda fallout, the Wessexes' royal tour de fail, a QEII barbie doll, some royal content recommendations from new TV and movie news podcast Stream On, and so much more! Grab something to sip on and tune in!--Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals. Shop Royally Obsessed sweatshirts and totes at shop.royallyobsessed.com. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watching the new Spiderman movie 292 times, inhaling at the dentist, and diving deep into Matt's Major Icks. For DBWP, Bari is highlighting The Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. Matt is watching A Very English Scandal, and Bari is watching Season 2 of Russian Doll. Follow Unhappy Hour on the socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

'Gaslit' is a new miniseries providing a new perspective on the Watergate scandal, with Julia Roberts in the starring role. This week 'The First Lady' premieres, which follows the tenures of Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Journalist and author John Preston is a master of storytelling, with his novels The Dig and A Very English Scandal having been snapped up for both Netflix and BBC adaptations. His most recent book is Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the infamous 20th-century UK newspaper and media magnate. Preston joins journalist Mark Mardell to discuss the book and explore its themes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nos voisins Britanniques nous ont habitués à des programmes de qualité et ces trois titres disponibles sur Salto n'échappent pas à la règle. A Very British Scandal Pour les amateurs de thrillers britanniques, le nom de Sarah Phelps n'est pas inconnu. De Témoin Indésirable aux Dix petits nègres, la dramaturge mélange enquête avec parfois du drame historique. Dans A Very British Scandal, elle dissèque un fait divers anglais que nous, Français, connaissons un peu moins. Claire Foy et Paul Bettany y campent la duchesse et le duc d'Argyll et la première a particulièrement défrayé la chronique pour des rumeurs d'infidélité dans les années 60. La presse à scandale sous-entendait qu'elle avait trompé son mari avec supposément 88 partenaires différents. https://youtu.be/A3D2w2Wgmd0 La mini-série en trois épisodes, saison 2 de l'anthologie de ces scandales britanniques qui a commencé avec A Very English Scandal, montre avec brio comment la presse faisait preuve de misogynie avec le traitement et l'humiliation publique d'une femme. Claire Foy est impeccable dans ce rôle mondain, qu'elle a pu perfectionner évidemment dans The Crown. De même pour Paul Bettany, qui nous a familiarisés ces dernières années avec son rôle de Vision de l'univers Marvel, le revoir dans drame britannique historique a quelque chose de réconfortant. Pourtant, en tant que spectateur, on va choisir notre camp très rapidement car il y a un parti pris dans l'écriture. [bs_show url="a-very-british-scandal"] Intelligence Savez-vous ce que fait Nick Mohammed quand il n'est pas occupé à se rebeller contre Ted Lasso ? Eh bien il joue les analystes dans une agence de renseignements anglaise aux côtés de David Schwimmer dans Intelligence. Et en plus d'y interpréter l'un des rôles principaux, Nick Mohammed a également créé la série et l'écrit. Dans cette comédie co-produite par Peacock et Sky où un agent américain se délocalise pour prendre la tête d'un groupe anglais, au-delà du clash des cultures, il y a également le clash d'humour. L'équilibre est difficile entre l'humour britannique très second degré et le comique américain peut-être plus simple. https://youtu.be/s-fP74s9-1c Ce workplace comedy a ce qu'il faut pour plaire aux amateurs du genre, un groupe d'originaux aux personnalités complètement différentes qui savent créer des situations loufoques. On est quand même loin du malaise que pouvait provoquer The Office, mais cela se ressent que Nick Mohammed a été biberonné aux comédies anglaises cultes. Il arrive à trouver un bon rythme avec des punchlines qui font mouche. Pour le moment, deux saisons sont disponibles et la troisième est un peu coincée dans les limbes. En effet, Intelligence n'a pas été annulée ni renouvelée. [bs_show url="intelligence-2020"] Downton Abbey Plus besoin de présenter la série culte de Julian Fellowes, mais il est toujours bon de rappeler l'existence de Downton Abbey et sa disponibilité sur des plateformes notamment sur Salto. La vie au manoir de Downton avec ses domestiques et ses maîtres va vous faire pleurer et rire pendant six saisons pleines d'émotions. https://youtu.be/_7g6hsClYv8 Si vous aimez les beaux costumes et les décors historiques.Si vous fondez devant l'accent britannique posh mais en même temps devant l'accent plus campagnard.Si vous avez toujours peur quand Dame Maggie Smith trende sur Twitter mais qu'en fait, c'est juste son anniversaire.Si vous attendez des twists imprévisibles avec des cadavres qui s'enchaînent alors qu'on est quand même dans un drame hyper réaliste.Si vous prenez votre thé devant les séries où il ne se passe grand-chose mais le commérage est tellement addictif que vous vous retrouvez des heures et des heures devant votre télé sans l'avoir réalisé.Vous savez quelle série regarder. [bs_show url="downton-abbey"] Si cela ne vous suffit pas il y a évidemment le film sorti en 2019 et un prochain film qui sortira au printemps de cette année. Et actuellement, vous pouvez retrouver sur OCS The Gilded Age, la nouvelle série du créateur de Downton Abbey. Cet article a été écrit dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec Salto.

Ak plánujete kúpiť nehnuteľnosť, pripravte sa na to, že budete mať hlboko do vrecka. Na konci minulého roka totiž vzrástli ceny bytov a domov o neuveriteľných 22 percent v porovnaní s rokom predtým a navýšenie bude pokračovať aj v nasledujúcich mesiacoch. Ceny sa zdajú predražené a nafúknuté a žiaľ aj nedosiahnuteľné pre čoraz viac ľudí. Je to celé len bublina a dokedy ešte budeme svedkami rekordných nárastov cien? Jana Maťková sa pýtala Tomáśa Vašutu z magazínu Index. Zdroj zvukov: Markíza - tvnoviny.sk, Sme rodina - Facebook Odporúčanie: V poslednom období oddychujem pri historických seriáloch a filmoch. Objavila som napríklad seriál Very English Scandal, ktorý zobrazuje skutočné justičné príbehy vo Veľkej Británii z 20. storočia. V prvej sérii sa dozviete viac o sexuálnom násilníkovi Jeremym Thorpovi, ktorý bol významným britským politikom a ktorého perfektne hrá Hugh Grant. Druhá séria zachytáva škandalózny rozvod vévodu a vévodkyne z Argyll so skvelou Claire Foy. Seriál nájdete na HBO Go: https://hbogo.sk/serialy/skandal-po-anglicku –  A máme pre vás novinku - ak sa strácate v množstve podcastov a neviete, ktoré stoja za váš čas, máme pre vás riešenie. Náš nový feed s názvom SME výber ponúka mix kvalitných podcastov a minisérii od rôznych tvorcov. Napríklad dnes v ňom pribudne podcast Tak bolo, ktorý príbehovou formou približuje historické udalosti. Nájdete tam však aj podcast Muzikantské reči pre umelcov, minisériu Ľudia píšu Tisovi o osudoch ľudí za Slovenského štátu a aj minisériu Ako šafránu o moslimskej komunite žijúcej na Slovensku. Stačí si vo vašej obľúbenej aplikácii nájsť SME výber, začať ho odoberať a kvalitný podcast budete mať vždy po ruke. https://podcasty.sme.sk/t/8812/sme-vyber-podcast –  Ak máte pre nás spätnú väzbu, odkaz alebo nápad, napíšte nám na dobrerano@sme.sk  –  Všetky podcasty denníka SME nájdete na sme.sk/podcasty  –  Podporte vznik podcastu Dobré ráno a kúpte si digitálne predplatné SME.sk na sme.sk/podcast  –  Odoberajte aj denný newsletter SME.sk s najdôležitejšími správami na sme.sk/brifing –  Ďakujeme, že počúvate podcast Dobré ráno.

A dramatic, gripping account of the rise and fall of the notorious business tycoon Robert Maxwell from the acclaimed author of A Very English Scandal - available for pre-order now In February 1991, Robert Maxwell made a triumphant entrance into Manhattan harbour on board his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine. He had come to complete his purchase of the ailing New York Daily News. Crowds lined the quayside to watch his arrival. Taxi drivers stopped their cabs to shake his hand, children asked for his autograph and when Maxwell went to dine in the most fashionable Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, all the diners gave him a standing ovation. 10 months later, he disappeared off the same yacht and was found dead in the water. Within a few days, Maxwell was being reviled as the embodiment of greed and unscrupulousness. No one had ever fallen so far and so quickly. What went so wrong? How did a man who had once laid such store on the importance of ethics and good behaviour become reduced to a bloated, amoral wreck? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/support

Dans ce nouvel épisode de recommandations, Vincent Gabriel vous présente deux excellentes mini-séries politiques : Invisible Heroes et A Very English Scandal. Bonne écoute ! Présentation : Vincent Gabriel Extraits sonores : bande annonce de Invisible Heroes et A Very English Scandal  Suivez le podcast ! Il est désormais sur Twitter : @20MPC_podcast   Pour plus d'informations sur l'actualité internationale, vous pouvez suivre Global Initiativ' sur ses réseaux : www.instagram.com/global.initiativ/, www.facebook.com/global.init et https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-init.  Générique : www.musicscreen.org/Royalty-free/Mu…esla-Jingle.php Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Numa altura em que a produção de "A Very British Scandal" já se encontra em andamento, com Paul Bettany e Claire Foy, relembramos a primeira temporada da série antológica de Stephen Frears, "A Very English Scandal", com Hugh Grant e que garantiu a Ben Whishaw o Emmy de Melhor Ator Secundário numa Minissérie. Destacamos ainda "Quiz", uma minissérie sobre a fraude no concurso "Quem Quer Ser Milionário?", com Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford e Michael Sheen (vencedor do BAFTA TV de Melhor Ator Secundário).

Latin America is one of the parts of the world that has been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and with 11 Latin countries holding elections this year, the region is plagued by insecurity and instability. Latin American experts Maria Victoria Murillo of Columbia University, and Kenneth Roberts of Cornell University discuss the transformative changes taking place in Colombia, Peru and Chile. Plus, it's been 18 months since Australia's devastating Black Summer of bushfires. We revisit one of the worst affected areas with ecologist Mark Graham, for an update on how its recovering. And, in his latest book, the bestselling author of A Very English Scandal, John Preston looks at the extraordinary rise and scandalous fall of the notorious media mogul and former MP, Robert Maxwell.

In his latest book the bestselling author of A Very English Scandal, John Preston, looks at the extraordinary rise and scandalous fall of the notorious media mogul and former MP, Robert Maxwell.

After celebrating “The Hi-Lo Country” we couldn't help ourselves, and we fell into the deep well of Stephen Frears' filmography. You have nothing to Frear but Frears himself. How is the world wrong about this artist? From Andras: I thought I knew Stephen Frears as a director but after bingeing most of his films I realized I've been viewing him through an American lens. No doubt he made some solid Hollywood movies but it's the UK work that reveals his true quality. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has a new Deputy Prime Minister. After this morning's National Party leadership spill,  Michael McCormack has been ousted and Barnaby Joyce is back in. So why should you care? Plus, we've learned more about what was going on behind the scenes of Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview. If Prince Charles decides Archie and Lilibet aren't going to get titles, will it be about modernising the monarchy, or is it a stab at Harry for abandoning royal duties? And, it's official, the way to achieve your health goals is simple... lower your standards.  The End Bits Recommendations: Holly wants you to watch A Very English Scandal on Netflix To learn more about our membership offering and to listen to the Daily Drop, click here CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens Producer: Emma Gillespie  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au  Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell T Davies is one of the U.K.'s most successful television writers. He spent his teenage years learning his dramatic craft with the West Glamorgan Youth Theatre, and his career in television began in the children's department at the BBC. His first solo hit TV series was the ground-breaking, sexually frank drama Queer as Folk, first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1999. A lifelong Doctor Who fan, he relaunched the series in 2005 for a new generation of viewers. Such was its success, he found himself working around the clock. More recently, he wrote the highly-acclaimed series A Very English Scandal, starring Hugh Grant as Jeremy Thorpe, and the dystopian drama Years and Years. DISC ONE: Julie Covington, Charlotte Cornwell, Rula Lenska - Sugar Mountain DISC TWO: Hora Staccato (1950 version) performed by Jascha Heifetz and Emanuel Bay DISC THREE: The New Christy Minstrels - Three Wheels on My Wagon - DISC FOUR: Leonard Bernstein's Gloria in excelsis, performed by The Norman Scribner Choir DISC FIVE: Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights DISC SIX: The OT Quartet - Hold That Sucker Down (Builds Like A Skyscraper Mix) DISC SEVEN: Neil Hannon - Song For Ten DISC EIGHT: Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky BOOK CHOICE: Asterix and the Roman Agent by by René Goscinny with illustrations by Albert Uderzo LUXURY ITEM: A black Ball Pentol Pen CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Leonard Bernstein's Gloria in excelsis Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor (First broadcast in 2019)

John Preston on his new book Fall which tells the jaw-dropping life story of notorious business tycoon Robert Maxwell. John is a former Arts Editor of the Evening Standard and the Sunday Telegraph. For ten years he was the Sunday Telegraph’s television critic and one of its chief feature writers. His book, A Very English Scandal, was published to great acclaim in 2016 and turned into a BAFTA-winning BBC drama series. His 2007 historical novel The Dig has been adapted into a new major motion picture starring Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan and Lily James and directed by Simon Stone, on Netflix. 5x15 brings together outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

On this special episode of the podcast, I'm talking about the career of actor Hugh Grant to his time as the King of romantic comedies like Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill to his more recent work in A Very English Scandal, The Gentlemen and The Undoing Listen and Enjoy! 

Après une première saison remarquée, et disponible sur la plateforme Salto depuis son lancement, A Very English Scandal reviendra pour une saison 2. Claire Foy, connue pour avoir incarné la Reine Elizabeth II dans The Crown, jouera aux côtés de Paul Bettany, alias Vision dans WandaVision. Ils seront à l’écran le Duc et la Duchesse d’Argyll au coeur d’un véritable scandale sexuel ayant éclaté en 1963 en Écosse. La première saison avait valu à Ben Wishaw un Emmy Award et un Golden Globe. Cette seconde saison, qui ne sera donc pas la suite de la première, sera aussi disponible sur Salto.

Après une première saison remarquée, et disponible sur la plateforme Salto depuis son lancement, A Very English Scandal reviendra pour une saison 2. Claire Foy, connue pour avoir incarné la Reine Elizabeth II dans The Crown, jouera aux côtés de Paul Bettany, alias Vision dans WandaVision. Ils seront à l’écran le Duc et la Duchesse d’Argyll au coeur d’un véritable scandale sexuel ayant éclaté en 1963 en Écosse. La première saison avait valu à Ben Wishaw un Emmy Award et un Golden Globe. Cette seconde saison, qui ne sera donc pas la suite de la première, sera aussi disponible sur Salto.

Après une première saison remarquée, et disponible sur la plateforme Salto depuis son lancement, A Very English Scandal reviendra pour une saison 2. Claire Foy, connue pour avoir incarné la Reine Elizabeth II dans The Crown, jouera aux côtés de Paul Bettany, alias Vision dans WandaVision. Ils seront à l'écran le Duc et la Duchesse d'Argyll au coeur d'un véritable scandale sexuel ayant éclaté en 1963 en Écosse. La première saison avait valu à Ben Wishaw un Emmy Award et un Golden Globe. Cette seconde saison, qui ne sera donc pas la suite de la première, sera aussi disponible sur Salto.

In this episode Sarah Taylor sits down with award winning editor Pia Di Ciaula, CCE, ACE. Pia is originally from Toronto and is now based in the UK. She is a BAFTA and CCE award winning editor best known for editing Tyrannosaur, The Crown and A Very English Scandal.

Mark Blankenship returns to discuss TWO eminently English scandals from the middle of the last century. Mark brought Amazon's three-part take on the Jeremy Thorpe "business," A Very English Scandal, up for discussion, and we contemplated -- as Toby and I did last week -- how outlawing human behavior turns a whole bunch of humans into criminals, and creates more problems than it solves. We also wondered what English class-division issues we might have missed as Yanks, talked about the gorgeously subtle performances in the series, and giggled at the nicknames of the posh set ("Boofy"!). Later, we talked about a documentary show from 1989 that covered not just the Profumo affair but the 1989 film about it, Scandal, that created a couple scandals of its own. What exactly was the crime there? Because we have a feeling it's more how people talked about Christine Keeler than any kind of felonious infidelity or Cold-War honey-trapping. It's a veddy veddy veddy good day to play croquet in four-inch pumps on The Blotter Presents, Episode 084. SHOW NOTES A Very English Scandal The Scandal Story My convo with Al Lowe on Criminal Justice (which became The Night Of) at Previously.TV Mark And Sarah Talk About Songs Mark on Twitter Special Guest: Mark Blankenship.

Super Bowl pot roast-gate - day 3. The battle continues. NJ Housewives were explosive last night. Guest is Lili Anorik, author of "Hollywood's Eve". Lori finally watches "A Very English Scandal".

Super Bowl pot roast-gate - day 3. The battle continues. NJ Housewives were explosive last night. Guest is Lili Anorik, author of "Hollywood's Eve". Lori finally watches "A Very English Scandal". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Golden Globe winner Hugh Grant sat down with HFPA journalist Janet Nepales to talk about his latest role as British MP Jeremy Thorpe on Amazon's A Very English Scandal. They also discuss his career, from cleaning toilets to his first acting jobs to starring roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sense and Sensibility, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary, About a Boy, Cloud Atlas & Paddington 2. They also touch on lessons learned from working with Meryl Streep, how being father has made him nicer, and more.

A brief overview from Kate of the Jeremy Thorpe affair for all you getting ready to watch A Very English Scandal. Then Lia throws it back to discuss the scandal/love story of Charles and Camilla.

Maurice, released in 1987 was "the OG Call Me By Your Name" (says Anna). This episode we examine the impact the Hugh Grant-starring gay love story had on film culture, rave about Atlanta season 2 and review First Reformed, Paul Schrader's glorious sermon on grief, faith and capiltalism.Anna and Henry are on Twitter. More on producer Pete at his website.Further reading / watching / listening:Where to begin with Agnès Varda.Karina Longworth's You Must Remember This.That amazing New Yorker profile of Donald Glover.ScreenPrism's video essays.Hugh Grant on Maurice.Paul Schrader on First Reformed.This episode of the BFI podcast contains clips from the following:You Must Remember This. Written and performed by Karina Longworth, 2018.Atlanta Season 2 trailer, HBO / FX Network, 2018Maurice, directed by James Ivory in 1987. Re-released by BFI Distribution, 2018.A Very English Scandal, directed by Stephen Frears and released by the BBC, 2018.First Reformed, directed by Paul Schrader, released by A24 in 2018.Our theme music is a track called Throwback Jack, written and performed by Tim Garland in 2013. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

REPOST JUNE 26, 2018: Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell), Kolbie Stonehocker (The Salt Lake Tribune) and Rachel Piper (The Salt Lake Tribune) -- Tommy Milagro is still out on assignment -- talk Sean Spicer's doomed talk show, Kirsten Dunst's big move from AMC to ... YouTube?, Westworld finale, Killing Eve, Midsummer Murders, Apple TV's waaay too many shows, Roseanne re-re-apologizes, Glenn Beck's The Blaze is flaming out, Marvel's Luke Cage, Netflix YA movies, The British Baking Show, Lucifer promises more devil ass, Saved By the Bell: Fuck those bros, RiffTrax: Samurai Cop, Jessica Jones, GLOW, Poldark, Yellowstone, Strange Angel (more coming from correspondent Michelle), Supergirl, iZombie and What to Watch Harder (GLOW, Preacher, Killing Eve, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Salvation and A Very English Scandal). Drinking: Dragonflies made with Madam Pattrini's Gin from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Ogden's Own Distillery.

Hugh Grant's new dramatic series “A Very English Scandal” starts Friday on Amazon. A legal setback for Johnny Depp. Sex Monday: U.S. cities with the most cheaters.

This month, Emma and Steve discuss the recent Russell T Davis penned, real life drama A Very English Scandal. The true story of the leader of the Liberals who tried to have his ex-lover killed. With barnstoming performances from both Hugh Grant and Ben Wishaw, this drama exposes just how far the establishment will go to protect their own.

Three reviews taken from our 6th June 2018 episode of Amazon Prime's Dietland, the third episode of A Very English Scandal and Netflix documentary The Staircase. 

As he celebrates his 80th birthday, photographer Joel Meyerowitz looks back at his career which is the focus of his new book of photos, Where I Find Myself. It features his early work as a street photographer in New York in the '60s, his images of Ground Zero immediately after the 9/11 attacks, and his most recent still lifes in Tuscany. In a unique commission to open the 2018 Charleston Festival, novelist Ali Smith will be performing a piece of creative prose inspired by the Famous Women Dinner Service, a work of 50 ceramic plates featuring the portraits of historical female figures, produced by Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant in 1932. Kirsty discusses the significance and the artistry of the dinner service with Ali Smith, Darren Clarke, curator at Charleston, and art dealer Robert Travers.The Girl on the Train, the psychological thriller by Paula Hawkins, became an overnight bestseller and was later adapted into a film starring Emily Blunt as the troubled Rachel who wakes up with a hangover and an uneasy feeling she's seen something she shouldn't have seen. Now it has been adapted for the stage and opens at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds with Jill Halfpenny as Rachel. Theatre Critic Nick Ahad has been to see it. As Hugh Grant stars as the disgraced MP Jeremy Thorpe in the BBC drama A Very English Scandal, TV critic Emma Bullimore charts the evolution of Hugh Grant's career, from romcoms to recent darker roles. Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Jerome Weatherald.

Playwright Howard Brenton and director Adrian Noble discuss stage plays drawing on the life of TE Lawrence. Journalist John Preston has explored MP Jeremy Thorpe's downfall. And Philip Dodd is joined by Chris Bryant for a wider discussion about privacy in public life. And Mary Beard joins us to discuss another imperial endeavour, Rome. Howard Brenton's new play Lawrence After Arabia runs at the Hampstead Theatre from April 28th to June 4th. Adrian Noble is directing Terence Rattigan's play Ross at Chichester Theatre from 3rd to 25th June. John Preston's book is called A Very English Scandal. Mary Beard's Rome: Empire without limit continues on BBC 2 at 9pm on Wednesday 5th May Producer: Ruth Watts