Best Britian Podcasts (2024)

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Far right violence on the streets of Britain 57:52

2h ago57:52

57:52

Author and journalist, former Sports Editor of the BBC Mihir Bose talks to fellow journalists Economics Editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley about the week’s events. “We haven’t seen that in a long time, I can remember this growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in the West Midlands when that kind of thing did happen a…

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“The ‘We’re here to serve’ mantra sounds a bit trite, but I think he really means it” 48:07

1M ago48:07

48:07

The Three Old Hacks, aka prolific author and former BBC Sports editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley give their analysis of Keir Starmer’s first few days in Government. “The whole focus is on quiet competence, no flashiness.” Get in contact with the podcast by emailing threeoldhacks@o…

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Three Old Hacks on the “boring” election campaign 47:01

2M ago47:01

47:01

The Three Old Hacks, aka prolific author and former BBC Sports editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley, can scarcely remember a more boring election campaign. “Boring, but important” says David Smith, as all three agree that Thursday’s election will bring significant change to our count…

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Three Old Hacks on the general election 51:21

2M ago51:21

51:21

The past week has seen things go from bad to worse for Rishi Sunak, being called out for lying in the debate against Keir Starmer on the claim that Labour would increase taxes by £2,000 per household, then being accused of a lack of respect for coming home early from the D-Day celebrations, for which he has apologised. He cancelled media interviews…

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Thank you Mr Crombie 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

Mihir Bose, former BBC Sports News editor, talks to David Smith, Economics Editor of the Sunday Times, and political commentator Nigel Dudley about his memoir Thank you Mr Crombie - Lessons in Guilt and Gratitude to the British. Mihir grew up in India, just after Independence, part of a wealthy family with a hierarchy of servants, where as a child …

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Prime Ministers in election mode - from the pipe-smoking Harold Wilson to the dishwasher-stacking Rishi Sunak 41:59

5M ago41:59

41:59

The Three Old Hacks have long memories. Former BBC Sports News editor Mihir Bose, Economics Editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley have been covering the nation's major events for decades and are well placed to compare and contrast the pre-election antics of politicians. Harold Wilson smoked a pipe in public, in a…

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But is it democracy? 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

The Three Old Hacks discuss the power of the people. Recorded the day after the chaotic Gaza vote in Parliament, they consider the safety of MPs, the leverage voters have to influence them, the impact of a powerful grassroots movement supported by social media and also the power of TV drama to galvanise public opinion, as evidenced by the TV drama …

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Piers Morgan, hacking and the unseemly side of journalism 44:31

8M ago44:31

44:31

The intrusions into the private lives of celebrities rehashed by the phone hacking case brought by Prince Harry against Mirror Group Newspapers represent a "dreadful low" in the history of British journalism, says Mihir Bose. The High Court ruled that Harry was a victim of phone hacking on multiple occasions, as were his friends. Former BBC Sports …

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Holding the line for a free press 51:52

9M ago51:52

51:52

The Culture and Media Secretary Lucy Frazer has intervened to scrutinise the sale of the Daily Telegraph to a company backed by the Abu Dhabi ruling family, over concerns around public interest. Would they interfere with the editorial in pursuance of their interests? It wouldn't be the first time a newspaper owner had tried it, with more or less su…

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Three Men in a Boat navigating British Journalism 41:47

10M ago41:47

41:47

Our podcast with The Three Old Hacks, aka former BBC Sports News editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith, and political analyst Nigel Dudley, has been described as ‘the modern equivalent of Jerome K Jerome’s book Three Men in a Boat‘ by broadcaster and journalist Lucy Beresford. Like George, Harris and Jerome they are ol…

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A perfect profession for spying 43:52

11M ago43:52

43:52

Former BBC Sports News editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley continue setting the world to rights with their podcast Three Old Hacks. This week their subject is spies, and how the journalistic profession lends itself to approaches from foreign powers. Get in contact with the podcast b…

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What the Nigel Farage ‘debanking’ saga tells us about British journalism 41:17

1y ago41:17

41:17

Much has been written and said about the Nigel Farage ‘debanking’ story. Thinking a client is a ‘disingenuous grifter’ or a xenophobic racist is not supposed to be a good enough reason for a bank to deny someone an account. But what about the journalism involved in breaking the story? Was the BBC’s Business Editor Simon Jack right to have broadcast…

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Hungary - Max Verstappen passes Lewis Hamilton to deliver Red Bull record 12th consecutive win. 57:53

1y ago57:53

57:53

Welcome to episode Eleven of the The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week Eleven from the Hungarian Grand Prix. We discuss the race in reverse constructor order and take live questions from the audience. A race where Mercedes showed promise in…

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Great Britian - McLaren Upgrades Steal the Show, But same end Result for Max... 1:09:25

1y ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Welcome to episode Ten of the The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week Ten from the GB Grand Prix from Silverstone. We discuss the race in reverse constructor order and take live questions from the audience. A race where McLaren bought a new u…

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Gamesmanship and Protest 54:58

1y ago54:58

54:58

The Three Old Hacks, aka Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith, former Sports News editor at the BBC and author of many books about sport, Mihir Bose, and political commentator Nigel Dudley, have been chewing over the week's news - in particular the cricket, and whether or not the Australians have behaved abominably. Warming to their theme, the…

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Austria - Max Win, Lando is a Snitch & Track Limits 1:26:09

1y ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Welcome to episode Nine of The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week Nine from the Austrian Grand Prix. We discuss the race in reverse constructor order and take live questions from the audience. Every team on the Grid gets their time on this p…

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Canada - Albon Masterclass, Ferrari don't mess it up for once & Russell in the Wall 1:07:46

1y ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Welcome to episode Eight of The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week Eight from the Canadian Grand Prix. We discuss the race in reverse constructor order and take live questions from the audience. Every team on the Grid gets their time on this…

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Spain - Max Win, Double Merc Delight & We address the Elephant in the Room. 1:34:32

1y ago1:34:32

1:34:32

Welcome to episode Seven of The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week Seven from the Spanish Grand Prix. We discuss the race in reverse constructor order and take live questions from the audience. Every team on the Grid gets their time on this …

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Monaco - Logan Sargeant Forgets He's Racing & The Rain Brightens Monaco Up. 1:49:54

1y ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Welcome to episode six (Race 7) of the The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week seven from the Monaco Grand Prix, Logan Sargeant completely forgets he's a racing driver, Lance Stroll thinks his car is 10 times smaller than it is and yeah, Max …

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Is the coronation still going on? Sorry, I missed a bit, the dog needed a walk 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

Flags flying upside down, Rishi Sunak being criticised for 'not being grounded in our culture' despite his perfect reading from the scriptures at the coronation, and Nigel being accused of being a Marxist for taking the dog for a walk during the ceremony. The Three Old Hacks chew over the coronation, the national anthem (time for a new one?) and th…

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Miami - Verstappen Recovery in Miami DRS Snooze Fest 1:43:33

1+ y ago1:43:33

1:43:33

Welcome to episode five of the The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week five from the Miami Grand Prix. We discuss the race in reverse constructor order and take live questions from the audience.…

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Azerbaijan - Lacklustre Race, Safety Car Reshuffle & Pit Lane FIAscoes 1:32:04

1+ y ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Welcome to episode four of the The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week three from the AzerbaijanGrand Prix. We discuss the race in reverse constructor order and take live questions from the audience.…

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Australia - Red Flags, Chaos & DNF's Galore 1:18:48

1+ y ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Welcome to episode three of the The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week three from the Australian Grand Prix. We'll cover the pack from front to back and also take quick fire questions. (APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO AT THE START)…

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Gwyneth, Boris and the economy, stupid! 27:10

1+ y ago27:10

27:10

From Gwyneth Paltrow to the protests in France and Israel and the perennial subjects of Boris Johnson’s career and the state of the economy, the Three Old Hacks, aka former BBC Sports News editor Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political commentator Nigel Dudley, discuss the week’s news. Get in contact with the podc…

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Saudi Arabia - Steaming Bulls, Podium Drama & Just Ferrari 1:12:27

1+ y ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Welcome to episode two of the The Fans Torque F1: The Podcast - by TikTok's - F1 Matt & F1 Coffee Corner. Sit down, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we take you through race week two from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.By F1 M4TT & F1 Coffee Corner

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Bahrain - DNFs, penalties, and an Aston Martin podium 1:00:56

1+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Welcome to a brand new way of podcast recording. With your hosts Matt (F1 Mattes21) and Terry (F1 Coffeecorner) Fans Torque F1 is the unique podcast that's filmed with the fans as the live audience. Yep that's right after each GP we take to the live so that you the fans can discuss the points that you wan to talk about. Using the comments from the …

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Three Old Hacks consider the week’s news 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

46:00

As the war in Ukraine marks its grim one-year anniversary, the Three Old Hacks, aka former Sports News editor at the BBC Mihir Bose, Economics editor of the Sunday Times David Smith and political commentator Nigel Dudley, discuss whether we have clear aims in this war and how it might end. 1:09 They talk about the SNP leadership battle and whether …

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Nadhim Zahawi, tax avoidance and embarrassing the Prime Minister 53:55

1+ y ago53:55

53:55

Mihir Bose – former BBC Sports Editor, David Smith – Economics Editor of the Sunday Times and political commentator Nigel Dudley discuss the hot topic- Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs They thought he should jump, and apologise for embarrassing the Prime Minister, but as it turned out he was pushed, a couple of days after they recorded the podcast. They…

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Opinions of superior excellence 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

46:11

“No nation in Europe is more haughty and disdainful, nor more conceited in an opinion of its superior excellence.” This quote from a French Viscount about Britain some 400 years ago reminds us nothing much has changed, says political analyst Nigel Dudley. He’s been reading “a wonderful book about the Stuarts”, Devil-Land by Dr Clare Jackson. In the…

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A World Cup and a Budget 46:16

1+ y ago46:16

46:16

A football World Cup and a Budget, what better subjects could Mihir Bose, former sports news editor at the BBC, Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith and political analyst Nigel Dudley wish for, to talk about? Let's just say, in a pub quiz if either of those subjects came up, you would want these guys on your team. Get in contact with the podca…

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The revolving door of Number 11 48:41

2y ago48:41

48:41

The Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith was with fellow ‘old hacks’ Mihir Bose, former sports news editor at the BBC, and political analyst Nigel Dudley recording their podcast for The Chiswick Calendar when the news broke on Friday that Kwasi Kwarteng had been jettisoned. New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has already unpicked the growth strategy wh…

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Delivery, Delivery, Delivery 42:31

2y ago42:31

42:31

The Three Old Hacks, who regularly review the week's news for us, recorded a podcast on Thursday morning, before the Queen's death was announced. "Spare us from this false positivism", says Nigel Dudley, commenting on Liz Truss's keynote speech after she was elected Leader of the Conservative Party and our new Prime Minister. "She sounded like a mi…

3y ago22:23

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Whether you are posting for fun, looking to grow your following and be an "influencer" (I hate that word #sorrynotsorry), make a splash with your platform or wow the judges (yes, most do look even if they aren't judging, it's still often their first impression), posting perfect all the time is doing you and your audience no favours. Let's jump into…

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