Best British Post Office Podcasts (2024)

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Dame Elan Closs Stephens former BBC acting chair on what she would like from a new Culture Secretary 38:27

11h ago38:27

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Dame Elan Closs Stephens was the acting chair of the BBC after the resignation of Richard Sharp in June last year until her retirement in March. She was a member of the BBC’s governing body since 2010, first serving as Member for Wales on the BBC Trust, until its dissolution in 2017, and then as the Welsh member of the BBC Board. On this week's epi…

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We’re Not a Bank in Kansas Anymore 58:30

1d ago58:30

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Legend has it that when asked why he robbed banks, the infamous 20th century bank robber Willie Sutton said, “Because that’s where the money is.” In the 21st century, banks still have the money, but the approach to robbing has changed considerably. Caleb and Greg discuss one such case that features astonishingly deceitful methods. Sponsors MakersHu…

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Positive campaigning, how to deal with disappointment and why PR loves Wimbledon 28:27

1d ago28:27

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With the UK general election upon us, David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at the two sides of campaigning of all kinds – positive PR and negative PR. Who decides whether to go for optimism or fear, and what works? In the great game of persuasion that is PR, connection is key. When Banksy’s migrant boat was carried across a sea of hands at Glastonbur…

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The Truth About the EIC's Indirect Rule | Callie Wilkinson 1:19:19

5d ago1:19:19

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Unravel the mysteries of the East India Company's dominance in India with historian Callie Wilkinson. Dive deep into the EIC's indirect rule, their cunning strategies, and the legacy they left behind. From using humanity as a pretext for conquest to their intricate surveillance systems, this video sheds light on the hidden tactics that allowed a si…

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Olivia O'Leary former BBC and RTÉ broadcaster on the UK election, funding PSB's, Newsnight and the future of journalism 32:59

11d ago32:59

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Olivia O’Leary has been a television and radio broadcaster on both the BBC, ITV and RTÉ – the Irish public service broadcaster in her native Ireland. In 1985, Olivia became the first female presenter on BBC’s Newsnight. She later returned to Ireland, presenting once again ‘Today Tonight’ – RTÉ’s flagship current affairs programme. She has also pres…

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When It Hits The Fan x The Today Podcast x Newscast 38:08

9d ago38:08

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Three podcasts, one question: How influential is the media on the election? Newscast, The Today Podcast and When It Hits The Fan are coming together for a special election episode. Hosts from all three podcasts will discuss the role of the media in this summer's political campaign. Do newspapers still matter to political campaigns? Do the TV debate…

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Taylor Swift’s PR stardust, the Putin effect and Southgate’s pundit problem 28:25

9d ago28:25

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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Taylor Swift’s 'magical air cover' and the power of having your photo taken backstage or anywhere inside the Eras tour, whether you’re the Royal family or Keir Starmer. But would every politician risk the Taylor test? And the latest political fan-hitters - why no-one wants to be a 'Putin ally', the Conservative…

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Andrew Podger AO: Is Thodey public sector reform on Steroids or Valium? 1:00:38

10d ago1:00:38

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In this second interview with former Commonwealth Secretary and Australian Public Service Commissioner Andrew Podger AO, Danielle gets to chat about The pros and cons of bringing all service delivery together in a single agency The valuing of operational expertise v policy leadership The role of portfolio budget practices in driving Robodebt Cultur…

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Ep: 35 Torygeddon - can the polls be right? With Tory expert Professor Tim Bale 38:31

11d ago38:31

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Send us a Text Message. Nick talks to Professor Tim Bale of the Queen Mary University of London, who is widely looked on as the UK's keenest academic observer of the Conservative Party. Poll after poll indicates a near-extinction event for the Conservative Party on July 4th. The disasters of Brexit, Johnson and Truss coupled with the Tories' tediou…

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Adam Boulton ex Sky News political editor on election coverage, Farage media manipulation, impartiality and his career 33:54

14d ago33:54

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Veteran journalist Adam Boulton spent more than thirty years at Sky News, twenty-five of those as political editor. He has been host for General and US elections coverage, invigilated the first leaders’ debate in 2010 and has the distinction of having interviewed every UK Prime Minister since Sir Alec Douglas-Home. He continues to write for Sky but…

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Meet the Cybersecurity Scholar: Riana Pfefferkorn of Stanford University 1:06:13

15d ago1:06:13

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As a co-teacher of Stanford University’s Introduction to Cybersecurity course, Riana Pfefferkorn regularly had to guide enterprising students away from violating the law. And it was one of those laws, the federal wire fraud statute, that initially caused her to connect with Caleb and Greg. In this conversation, the three of them discuss Jeff Skilli…

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Hardeep Matharu: Navigating Identity, Journalism, and Cultural Crossroads 1:37:31

16d ago1:37:31

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Join us for a riveting podcast episode featuring Hardeep Matharu, a journalist renowned for her insightful explorations into identity, culture, and the complex world of journalism. Hardeep shares her unique journey from a multicultural upbringing in London to her distinguished career in the media, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs she h…

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Can Starmer do PR?, the Green Party and being Taylor Swift's ex 30:30

17d ago30:30

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David Yelland and Simon Lewis administer the Fan Hitter PR slide rule to Sir Keir Starmer's election campaign. How has the Labour leader dealt with some of his stickier PR moments around his previous endorsement of Jeremy Corbyn, questions on tax and his dad's job as a toolmaker provoking laughter in Grimsby? Also, even though they are currently ah…

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222: Bridgerton Season 3 Parts 1+2 1:06:46

16d ago1:06:46

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Ani sits down with contributors Megan Vick and Sophie Brookover to discuss Bridgerton Season 3, from the cleaving of it in two, to the Polin-ation of the main story, to the major twists in the second half. Where does the show go from here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Telly Visions

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Ep: 34: The Twighlight of the Tories with Rafael Behr 49:00

21d ago49:00

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Send us a Text Message. @NickCohen4 and Guardian political columnist @rafaelbehr discuss the potential for an extinction-level general election result for the Tories on July 4th. Time and events seem to have caught up with the Conservative Party at last as they face retribution at the hands of an exasperated electorate after 14 years of chaos and 5…

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Peter Snow veteran BBC journalist on the general election campaign, Newsnight and election night coverage 29:32

21d ago29:32

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Peter Snow is a former BBC Newsnight presenter (1980–1997), ITN Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent (1966–1979), documentary maker, and historian. Known for his iconic "swingometer" on election night, we discuss the drama of election night, the current election campaign, Newsnight, and being called a 'traitor'. “I think this election campaign is t…

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The Truth About Empire: Real Histories of British Colonialism | Professor Alan Lester 57:05

27d ago57:05

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Sunak's D-Day blunder, is Farage using dog whistles?, and Mike Lynch 28:41

26d ago28:41

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David and Simon analyse what is arguably the biggest PR moment in British electoral history - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to leave the D-Day celebrations in Normandy early. Simon takes us behind the scenes at Number 10 to try to work out exactly how things went so wrong for the PM. Nigel Farage - he's been accused of 'dog whistle' politic…

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Andrew Podger AO: the induction, tenure and bravery of Secretaries 1:00:02

27d ago1:00:02

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With a decade as a Commonwealth Secretary, and two more as Australian Public Service Commissioner, it is no surprise Robodebt Royal Commissioner Holmes turned to Andrew Podger AO for expert advice on the operation of the public service. In this episode, Danielle talks to Andrew about the impact that granting tenure could have on the quality of advi…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars Employee Who Went All In on Fraud 45:54

29d ago45:54

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Gambling is often a factor when a person perpetrates a fraud, sometimes to a shocking degree. Caleb and Greg discuss one such case involving a finance professional who went to extraordinary lengths to change his bad luck. Sponsors MakersHub- https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershub RightRev - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightrev Settle - https://ohmyfraud.pro…

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Jas Billan: Candid Talks, Culture Clashes, and THAT viral clip 1:00:20

30d ago1:00:20

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Join us on a captivating journey with ⁠Jas Billan, a social media sensation renowned for his candid street interviews and sharp humor that effortlessly bridges cultures and generations. From his roots in Punjab to becoming a viral sensation, Jas has redefined online engagement through thought-provoking conversations and relatable content that reson…

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Private school PR, Lib Dem tactics and Trump's conviction 28:59

1M ago28:59

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David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at why private schools seem to be losing the PR battle over their VAT exemption. A core principle of PR is to anticipate problems and mitigate them. This one has been coming down the track towards independent schools for years - why did they get it so wrong? Also, the Liberal Democrats' election strategy of "tacti…

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221: 2024 Summer Preview 48:33

1M ago48:33

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Lacy and Ani sit down with the summer calendar and run down everything debuting from June to August 2024, at least everything we know so far, from the returns of 'Grantchester,' 'Professor T' and 'D.I. Ray' to the debut of 'Queenie,' 'The Decameron,' and 'My Lady Jane.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Prof Catherine Johnson discusses what a Labour government might mean for PSB, the Media Bill and digital terrestrial switch off 30:24

1M ago30:24

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Catherine Johnson is the professor of Media and Communications at the University of Leeds, author of the book Online TV, and a member of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports College of experts. With parliament now dissolved, we discuss what happened to the Media Bill and in what form did it survive - what was left in and out? Also, we examin…

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General Election PR strategy and the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry 28:20

1M ago28:20

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David Yelland and Simon Lewis debate the first of a series of PR reviews into the up and coming general election. Starting with Rishi Sunak's announcement in the rain last week, they'll be looking at how the parties launched their campaigns, their use of campaign videos and slogans, and how and when the press decide to take sides. They also discuss…

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The Essendon Footy Club supplements scandal (part 3): regulation in a changing world 36:52

1M ago36:52

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What does the community want more - every last transgressor to be punished, or government to keep out of their business? How can regulators keep pace with changing community expectations about what is ‘appropriate’ - and, indeed, what is a workplace? What is a regulator to do when you’re facing these issues in the full glare of media scrutiny? In t…

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Quick Wins: How to say no 9:26

2M ago9:26

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Quick Wins is a series of short episodes from the When It Hits the Fan team to help you navigate your own personal PR. In your professional life as well as your personal life, what you say no to can be more important than what you say yes to. In this episode David and Simon share their advice on how to do it the right way - to a boss who is asking …

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Jane Martinson ex Guardian media editor on Sir Paul Marshall, media ownership and impartiality 32:10

1M ago32:10

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Jane Martinson, author of ‘You May Never See Us Again: The Barclay Dynasty: A Story of Survival, Secrecy and Succession’ is the former media editor at the Guardian and now Marjorie Deane Professor of Financial Journalism at City University. In the week the general election is called we discussed the potential takeover of The Telegraph by Sir Paul M…

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More Pandemic Pillagers Got What They Had Coming 51:21

1M ago51:21

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More than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, stories of regular people and their ill-fated schemes to exploit pandemic aid programs continue to emerge. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss some of the cases featured in the 2024 COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force Report. Sponsors G-Accon - https://ohmyfraud.promo/gaccon Keeper - htt…

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UK water crisis, the Rich List and PR wellbeing 28:30

2M ago28:30

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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss South West Water’s handling of the Brixham water contamination and what this tells us about the fundamental problems in the UK water industry. Why were the people of South Devon told their water was safe when it was not? And when a crisis hits, who is the best person to speak on behalf of a company. Is it the '…

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220: Classics Revisited: Withnail & I 42:19

1M ago42:19

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The latest episode of our Classics Revisited series looks back at the 1987 film Withnail and I, a black comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann that's become something of a cult classic in the years since its release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Telly Visions

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The Beatles to Paddington How The West Indian Generation Reshaped British Culture | Amanda Bidnall 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

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Quick Wins: How to say sorry 7:30

2M ago7:30

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Quick Wins is a series of short episodes from the When It Hits the Fan team to help you navigate your own personal PR. In this episode, David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the power of an apology. Professional - and personal - relationships are based on being able to say sorry at the right time. So how do you mark sure yours hits the mark? Do it …

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Audio expert Matt Deegan discusses BBC's podcast advertising plans, children's audio and the latest radio listening figures 31:07

2M ago31:07

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Matt Deegan is the co-founder of the award-winning Fun Kids, a digital radio station for families and children, which has just won the bronze award in the Radio Academy’s UK Station of the Year category. Given that the gold award went to BBC Asian Network and the silver to Talksport, this is a considerable achievement for a small independent networ…

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Apple’s ad backlash, 'I’m not your mum' and Zahawi’s exit strategy 28:01

2M ago28:01

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This week, two of the world’s biggest tech companies have found themselves in PR crises of their own making. Why did Apple's new iPad Pro 'crush' advert misfire so badly? Meanwhile at Baidu - China’s biggest search engine - its PR boss has lost her job after videos of her promoting a toxic work culture went viral. David Yelland and Simon Lewis go t…

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219: Welcome to Wrexham Season 3 57:33

2M ago57:33

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Ani once again teams up with Lacy's boss Nick for an episode that is all sport all the time, as contributor Sophie Brookover joins the pod for a deep dive into 'Welcome to Wrexham,' the FX docu/reality series about Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' slow quest to resurrect Welsh football team Wrexham AFC back to its former glory. See omnystudio.com/…

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The Essendon Footy Club supplements scandal (part 2): what’s it like to investigate Australia’s biggest sports codes? 40:59

2M ago40:59

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In episode two of this mini-series, we pick up the story of the Essendon supplements scandal from the perspective of the investigators. In this story we hear how ASADA ends up in the middle of a media fire storm, with inadequate regulatory powers and biopharmaceutical technology racing ahead. But is it really a matter for ASADA at all? Is this an a…

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Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor discusses Ofcom, consequences of WS cuts and funding solutions 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Jamie Angus is the former director of the BBC World Service and the former editor of 'Today' and 'Newsnight' who now works in the Middle East. We discuss Ofcom's oversight of broadcasters, the consequences of previous World Service cuts, and the impact of new ones. We also explore long-term solutions to the issue of its funding, which is under revi…

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We’re All Somebody’s Fool | Dan Simons & Chris Chabris 1:16:06

2M ago1:16:06

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Think you’re too smart to be taken in by a fraudster? If so, that may make you an even bigger mark. In this episode, Caleb and Greg speak with psychologists Dan Simons of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Chris Chabris of the Geisinger Research Institute. Dan and Chris’s new book, “Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do…

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Co-op Live, political spin and inside the Trumpian bubble 28:29

2M ago28:29

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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Manchester’s Co-op Live arena opening delays – will these prove to cause long-term reputational damage to the great north-western institution, or will they be a blip that's soon forgotten? Also, why did so-called "well-placed sources" in Westminster seek to spin the London Mayoral Election result after the poll…

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218: The London Spring Theater Scene 45:26

2M ago45:26

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Lacy returns from London and takes a turn in the guest seat with a report on everything she saw on stage over her week away, from Michael Sheen in the National Theatre's Nye to Sir Ian McKellen’s almost four-hour Falstaff in The Player Kings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Telly Visions

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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator challenges Ofcom's conclusions on its audience research and its guidance on politicians as presenters 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Stewart Purvis, former content regulator at Ofcom and former Editor of Channel 4 News and ITN Chief Executive, discusses Ofcom’s guidance on general election coverage published last week. Stewart delves into the research on which Ofcom based its guidelines, spells out what the guidance means in practice, and reflects on Ofcom as an organisation. “O…

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Huw Edwards, PR speak and runaway horses 28:22

2M ago28:22

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David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the resignation of Huw Edwards and how the BBC has handled this ongoing crisis – its PR, its strategy and the enduring power of the tabloids in this country to throw an incendiary device into famous places. They also lift the lid on the art of euphemistic spin and how the language of PR was used in the Post Off…

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217: Call the Midwife Season 13 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Contributor Megan Vick joins Ani Bundel and special guest Lacy's boss Nick Scalera, to break down the drama of Season 13 of 'Call the Midwife' and Trixie's collapsing marriage to Matthew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Telly Visions

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The Royal Commission we should have? The 2013 Essendon Football Club supplements scandal 34:00

2M ago34:00

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“Lack of good governance is why good people did bad things at Essendon Football Club”. So says Lindsay Tanner, former Minister for Finance, and President of the Essendon Football Club from 2015. In this mini-series, Caroline tries to convince us there are lessons for public servants from the Essendon Football Club supplement scandal in 2013. In thi…

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Episode 33: Will Hutton on Labour's path ahead 25:32

2M ago25:32

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Send us a Text Message. Nick talks to celebrated author, columnist and editor Will Hutton about his new book, This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain (Bloomsbury), described as "a brilliant book" by no less a figure than Sir Keir Starmer. If Labour wins - as currently expected - how does it pull the UK out of the doom cycle it's been put into …

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You’ve Got Fail | The British Post Office Scandal 50:11

2M ago50:11

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The US Postal Service has long been the butt of jokes for poor service, but nothing that comes close to this. In this transatlantic episode, Caleb and Greg unpack the story of hundreds of British subpostmasters whose lives were turned upside down when they were falsely accused of stealing from the Post Office. Sponsors G-Accon - https://ohmyfraud.p…

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Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy 33:35

2M ago33:35

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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis took their bow from BBC Radio 4’s satirical news programme ‘The Now Show’ last Friday after 25 years. Steve Punt discusses the last programme, the development and success of this long-running radio comedy show, the impact of our changing news consumption, political bias, radio comedy’s evolution and the new podcast format…

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216: Apple TV+'s Manhunt 55:33

2M ago55:33

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Contributor Sophie Brookover joins the ladies to discuss Apple TV+'s Manhunt, a very American period drama about the aftermath of the Lincoln assassination that's bursting with British actors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Telly Visions

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Matthew Freud special 35:55

3M ago35:55

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In a special episode of When It Hits the Fan, Simon Lewis and David Yelland talk to Matthew Freud about his 40-year career at the head of one of the most influential PR businesses in the world. Freud Communications has promoted and protected the reputations of the biggest names in Britain. Born into the famous Freud family, he married into a global…

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