Latest Great britain Podcast Episodes
#62 Great British Bosses - Chemmy Alcott
Anything but Footy - December 18, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutesAs someone always says this time every year - "It's Christmas!" And what better way to spend the festive period, than to grab a cup of something, and have listen to one of Britain's greatest ever snow athletes. Alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott went to four Winter Olympics for Team GB, and in both T...
Frumenty, Mummers, Malmsey, and More: A Tudor Christmas
Yesterday's London Times - December 15, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWELCOME TO OUR 50th EPISODE! In the final stop of our ‘60s YLT Time Machine, we touch down in the 1560’s just in time for a Tudor Christmas. In a deeply divided nation in which religion is politicized, we’ll see how the young Queen Elizabeth finds her own path. The Tudor Christmas was a respit...
A Wale of a Week
Royally Obsessed - December 14, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsThe Royals’ Christmas cards are here…and it’s giving the GAP. Also, the Waleses are out in full force: the “Together at Christmas” concert, Kate & the kids at their local Baby Bank and William serving food at a holiday party. There’s also a flashback to the abdication of 1936, King Char...
The Aitken Affair | Face the Music | 3
British Scandal - December 13, 2023 00:01 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsJonathan Aitken has created an intricate web of lies, and now he’s placed his own family at the centre of it. If the truth is uncovered, he risks losing his relationships, career and freedom. But journalist David Leigh is onto him and he’s moving fast. He’s just one piece of the puzzle ...
#99 Neutrals in Paris & British Swimming success
Anything but Footy - December 11, 2023 11:44 - 50 minutesIt was the decision we all expected, but maybe the timing wasn't. The International Olympic Committee have approved that so called neutral individuals from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete at the Olympics next summer, as long as they haven't supported the war with Ukraine. We've all the...
What a Warboel (That’s Dutch for Mess) + Special Guest Tom Quinn
Royally Obsessed - December 07, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsOur one week countdown to the very last episode of The Crown is here! In this episode, we discuss the Endgame Dutch translation debacle and “royal racists” fallout, but also back to business as usual with a Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace (and lots of glitz and glam). Also, Ka...
The Aitken Affair | Lies Under Oath | 2
British Scandal - December 06, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsThe editor of The Guardian has had a tip-off which, if true, is huge: that the cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken is accepting money from senior Saudis. He’s been trying to nail down the story for a month but with no luck. Then one day, he has an idea: call David Leigh, an investigative j...
#61 Great British Bosses - Justine Baynes
Anything but Footy - December 04, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutesWe like to think all our podcasts are good and everyone listens all the way through. Make sure you do with this one. Justine's answer to the last question will leave you speechless. It made us want to rewrite the whole podcast intro where we'd said 'a short trip across the channel.' Justine Bayne...
Book of Bombshells + Special Guest Omid Scobie
Royally Obsessed - November 30, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsThis week, we’re joined by author of ‘Finding Freedom’ Omid Scobie to talk about his new book ‘Endgame,’ out this week, and all the royal revelations within. Plus, Princess Eugenie joins a podcast and shares her thoughts on King Charles and Prince William, how food delivery works at Ken...
An Incomparable Life: Revisiting Lee Miller
Yesterday's London Times - November 29, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIn our 2021 episode, “Here is Vogue, In Spite of it All!”, we explored how the British edition of the iconic fashion magazine evolved into an outlet for groundbreakingVogue wartime journalism. As we studied the reasons behind that seemingly unlikely transformation, we met some strong, creative,...
The Aitken Affair | A Self-Made Man | 1
British Scandal - November 29, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsWith Matt Forde taking some time away from the microphone, comedian and actor Rob Delaney joins Alice Levine to take listeners inside a story of politics, pride and perjury. Young MP Jonathan Aitken has big ambitions. He wants to make his mark on politics - and on the world. After he c...
#60 Great British Bosses - Paul Blanchard
Anything but Footy - November 28, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutesWe loved our times in Glasgow, Birmingham and has Michael mentioned he went to the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games? But the multi sporting event's future remains highly uncertain, with no host in 2026 or beyond. So we want to know what's next - and there's no better person to talk than the ...
Bonus Episode: ‘The Crown’ Season 6, Part 1
Royally Obsessed - November 24, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsSpoiler Alert: This bonus episode is all about the first four episodes of The Crown season 6! Ladies Rachel and Roberta do a deep dive with their gut reactions to part 1, who gets an Emmy for best performance, the things they fact-checked while watching, and their overall Royal Rating o...
Best of British – Alex Yee and Beth Potter the first Team GB triathletes selected for Paris 2024
Anything but Footy - November 24, 2023 10:05 - 22 minutesIn this special episode of the podcast, we hear from the two latest athletes picked for Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympics, from British Triathlon. World champion Beth Potter competing in her second Olympics, in her second sport, and Olympic gold and silver medalist from Tokyo Alex Yee. We also ...
We’re Thankful for Tiaras
Royally Obsessed - November 23, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsHappy Thanksgiving, lovely listeners! This week, we’re thankful for many things, including you, our health and the royals. In this episode, we cover the South Korea state visit and banquet ~fashun~, plus the Sussexes at a hockey game and Meghan on the red carpet. Also, Fergie is a talk ...
The Cannabis King | Interview - Julian Peto, close friend of Howard Marks | 4
British Scandal - November 22, 2023 00:01 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsMatt and Alice sit down with old friend of the notorious drug smuggler, Julian Peto. The pair met as denim-clad Oxford students with long hair and a disdain for academic lectures. Julian takes us inside their raucous university nights, Howard’s magnetic charm, and the Welshman’s surpris...
Happy 75th to King Charles + Special Guest Jonathan Dimbleby
Royally Obsessed - November 16, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsThree cheers to His Majesty the King! This week, the monarchy is pulling out all the stops to celebrate a banner birthday for King Charles, which is why we were honored to welcome Jonathan Dimbleby, author of The Prince of Wales: A Biography, to the pod to talk all about Charles—his pas...
The Team GB slalom canoeists selected for Paris 2024
Anything but Footy - November 16, 2023 09:58 - 22 minutesIn this special episode of the podcast, we hear from the latest athletes picked for Team GB for Paris 2024 Olympics, from British Canoeing. Olympic medallists Joe Clarke MBE and Mallory Franklin, alongside 2023 World Champion Kimberley Woods and Tokyo 2020 Olympian Adam Burgess. Mallory will comp...
The Cannabis King | The Comedown | 3
British Scandal - November 16, 2023 00:01 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsHoward Marks is living a life of luxury in the Mediterranean. But he’s being watched. A federal agent is tapping his phone and following his every move. Craig Lovato has made catching “Mr Nice” his life’s work. And he’s not going to stop until he brings Marks - and his empire - down. S...
#59 Great British Bosses - Matt Archibald
Anything but Footy - November 13, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutesSport England, London 2012, GB Boxing, GB Taekwondo and now CEO of the UK Sports Institute. Our guest on this episode of Great British Bosses Matt Archibald has literally come a long way from being an accountant in Aberdeen. The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes t...
Celebrating a British Cultural Phenomenon: Doctor Who Turns 60!
Yesterday's London Times - November 11, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIt’s getting all wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey at YLT as we celebrate a huge milestone in British culture: the 60th anniversary of the iconic Doctor Who! In this episode, we : look at the unlikely-for-the-time trio who launched Doctor Who back in 1963 discuss the basic premise of the show exam...
Katy, Cate and Byline Investigates
Royally Obsessed - November 09, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsOhhh, boy, do we have a great royal news episode for you this week, loyal RoRos! There’s a fun Princess Diana flashback, the Sussexes attending the Katy Perry concert, the Kenya tour, a historic State Opening of Parliament and the explosive Byline Times investigation into the cash-for-s...
The Cannabis King | Bonnie and Clyde | 2
British Scandal - November 07, 2023 16:01 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsHoward Marks has just imported enough Colombian weed to get every person in the UK stoned. He’s at the peak of his trafficking career and he’s never been prouder. Perhaps he’ll even retire. Howard celebrates the win with a sherry. But he’s barely a sip in when a man appears in front of ...
#58 Great British Bosses - Michelle Draper
Anything but Footy - November 06, 2023 00:01 - 28 minutesThe clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and the winter Olympic sport is back! In this episode of the podcast we catch up with former Police officer and now successful CEO of British Ice Skating Michelle Draper - and that was one of the first thing she changed - it's name from NISA! W...
An Examination of Edward VIII + Special Guest Jane Marguerite Tippett
Royally Obsessed - November 02, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsThis week we’re throwing out our typical script and bringing you a special interview episode. We’re joined by author and archivist Jane Marguerite Tippett, author of the forthcoming book Once a King (out March 2024 in the U.S.), to revisit the legacy of King Edward VIII, later the Duke ...
The Cannabis King | The High Life | 1
British Scandal - November 01, 2023 00:01 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsIt's 1964 and a young Oxford student called Howard Marks develops a habit that will define the course his life. At first, cannabis is simply his escape. But then it becomes his route to making millions. It’s going well - really well - until one misstep sees Howard forced to choose betwe...
#57 Great British Bosses - Nick Pink
Anything but Footy - October 30, 2023 00:01 - 33 minutesThis is Great British Bosses - the behind the scenes conversation of sport in the UK - and in our latest episode we catch up with chief executive of England Hockey Nick Pink. In his role he also oversees GB Hockey, which has been hugely successful in the women's game in the past 3 Olympics - but ...
Don't Dream It, Be It: Rocky Horror, from London Stage to Cult Classic
Yesterday's London Times - October 27, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsLet's do the Time Warp... it's the Rocky Horror episode! Though many people have seen the cult classic film, few people know about its origins in a 63 seat London theatre. In this episode, we : delve into the creative team and cast responsible for its deviant mayhem, sharing their back stori...
Disney+ presents: Wags at War (Sponsored) | 1
British Scandal - October 26, 2023 23:01 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsIn this special one-off episode, Matt and Alice explore the celebrity saga that gripped the nation. No, it's not Matt Hancock's appearance on I'm a Celeb: it's the iconic court case between former WAGs, Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. With the help of The Guardian's Media Editor, Jim W...
Give It Up for the Girls (of Great Britain & Ireland)
Royally Obsessed - October 26, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsOn the pod this week, a major tiara moment for Queen Camilla, Princess Eugenie’s most revealing podcast appearance yet and Princes William and Harry’s 1000-mile ride through Africa. Also: new insights into Queen Elizabeth II’s Paddington skit at the Jubbly, Kelly Rowland on meeting Meg...
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