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A former KGB officer, Britain’s foreign secretary – and a potential national security breach. Listen to Londongrad, Paul Caruana Galizia's 6-part series investigating the influence of Russian oligarchs at the heart of UK government, business and media: https://podfollow.com/1625862285 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One sleuth, two notebooks – and a 20-year mystery.Listen to Life, Changing, a new series from Tortoise and the Nuffield Foundation:https://podfollow.com/1631138421 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A tiny Gulf state has bought up some of Britain’s prized assets. But at what cost? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When China opened up to the West, Hollywood saw a massive opportunity. But China had its own dreams. Now the movie studios are beginning to realise what they gave away See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Britain’s harsh welcome for refugees – and what happened when the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was tried before See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Every day more cracks emerge in the political system that guarantees the freedoms Britons hold dear. How do we stop it shattering? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How the Lebedevs partied their way to power is a 6 part series investigating two men - who are at the heart of the story of Britain opening its doors to Russian oligarchs. Alexander Lebedev is a former KGB officer. He’s the man with the money and - as we’ll see - with the plan. Alexander’s son, Evgeny, rose from a fixture on the social scene to a seat in the House of Lords. He did it with Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s help and against the advice of the security services. There’s never been a story quite like it.To access the first 3 episodes now subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/londongrad and use the code Paul50 for half price membership for £50 per year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How many more Child Qs are there? How many children are strip-searched by the police and who are they? Patricia Clarke and Claudia Williams investigate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Ukrainian port normally feeds the world, but the Russian invasion means nothing is getting out. Can we reopen the port – or will millions starve? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Who is the real Stormy Daniels? Hattie Garlick meets arguably one of America’s most misunderstood and misrepresented women See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.