Glenn Hoddle has a decision to make. As the England team's new manager, it’s time to select his 1998 World... more

At a time when we’re debating where policing is going, we’re going to tell you where the police came from.... more

When Paul Gascoigne steps out with his new girlfriend, Sheryl, interest in his personal life soars, and the Press takes... more

All Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne has ever wanted to do is play football. So when he’s taken on by Newcastle United,... more

Walk into Dr Helen Pankhurst’s home and you’d know straightaway which famous family she’s a part of. From suffragette sashes... more

The Suffragettes need to strike the establishment at its core. They’ve tried using words. They’ve even tried violence. Finally, one... more

The Pankhursts’ movement has a new name. The Suffragettes. They're reinvigorated, but fresh-faced Prime Minister Asquith is determined to ignore... more

In 1918, women were allowed to run for Parliament in the UK. But most couldn't even vote. Ten years later,... more

David Law is one of Britain’s leading tennis commentators. As host of the award-winning Tennis Podcast and part of BBC... more

Boris Becker is running out of money. Once one of tennis’ top-paid stars, he’s now at the centre of both... more

What does the UK General Election mean for British Scandal? A bonus episode of course. We already have a whole... more

Boris Becker is in love. His wife, Barbara is the woman of his dreams. He can’t bear to be apart... more

A Wimbledon win aged just 17 saw Boris Becker become the tennis tournament’s youngest ever winner and a global superstar.... more

Often the people at the heart of our scandals would rather we just shut up. And if we make a... more

Michelle is trying to enjoy her five-star honeymoon. But it’s difficult when her phone won’t stop ringing. A Guardian journalist... more

Michelle throws herself into politics. The Scottish Independence referendum is on the horizon and Michelle becomes a key figure in... more

Michelle Mone comes from nothing. A Glasgow council estate girl with no qualifications. But one day she comes up with... more

Barings Bank is on the brink of collapse. And it doesn’t take long for those at the top to work... more

Nick Leeson’s losses are getting out of hand. And he’s under more pressure than ever to make money - not... more

British Scandal is celebrating its third birthday! To mark the occasion we are revisiting one of our favourite ever seasons.... more

Lyndsy Spence became obsessed with the aristocracy as a teenager. Now a historian and Mitford sister expert, she sits down... more

Diana Mosley hasn’t slept for weeks. Oswald has been locked up and she can’t even find a lawyer to represent... more

Diana has already chosen fascism over her family. But now the world is going to war, and she has to... more

It’s 1932, and aristocratic beauty Diana Guinness is the belle of high society London. But her world - and her... more

In 1997, Steve Lamacq thought he was interviewing Noel Gallagher live on Radio 1. So he was delighted when Liam... more

When Noel tells a journalist he’s leaving Oasis, Liam feels like he’s losing control. If the band is going down,... more

It’s 1995 and Noel and Liam have a new enemy. But this time it’s not each other. The brothers have... more

Matt Forde is back! He joins Alice Levine to delve into one of the rockiest relationships in music history. The... more

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the only sailor to finish the Golden Globe Race. When he returned home after ten months... more

Just two competitors are left in the Golden Globe race, and Donald is one of them. In fact, he's the... more

As he gets further into the Golden Globe race, Donald Crowhurst realises he's in trouble. He has not brought the... more

Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis joins Alice Levine on a race around the world. It’s the 1960s, and businessman, inventor... more

Christine Hart watched Mazher Mahmood at close range. As a fellow investigative reporter at News of the World in the... more

Mazher Mahmood goes glam for his next undercover persona: Bollywood film producer. His latest victim is singer and X Factor... more

Mahmood’s status as king of the sting is under threat. Phone hacking is a new tool that’s cheaper and easier... more

Actress, comedian and podcaster Emily Lloyd-Saini joins Alice Levine on a journey to London’s Fleet Street. It's the 1980s and... more

Alice Levine heads to the Krays' heartland of North-East London to meet Nemone Lethbridge, who defended the twins in court.... more

The Kray twins have run riot in London’s criminal underworld for over a decade. So far they’ve felt untouchable. But... more

The Krays are gaining influence in the London gang scene and getting rich in the process. Working together, their bond... more

Joining Alice Levine on a trip to the East End of London is comedian Phil Wang. It's the 1950s and... more

Rob Delaney and Alice Levine sit down with the reporter at the heart of our story, David Leigh. Leigh takes... more

Jonathan Aitken has created an intricate web of lies, and now he’s placed his own family at the centre of... more

The editor of The Guardian has had a tip-off which, if true, is huge: that the cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken... more

With Matt Forde taking some time away from the microphone, comedian and actor Rob Delaney joins Alice Levine to take... more

Matt and Alice sit down with old friend of the notorious drug smuggler, Julian Peto. The pair met as denim-clad... more

Howard Marks is living a life of luxury in the Mediterranean. But he’s being watched. A federal agent is tapping... more

Howard Marks has just imported enough Colombian weed to get every person in the UK stoned. He’s at the peak... more

It's 1964 and a young Oxford student called Howard Marks develops a habit that will define the course his life.... more

In this special one-off episode, Matt and Alice explore the celebrity saga that gripped the nation. No, it's not Matt... more

Matt and Alice speak to Robert Harris, bestselling writer and author of the definitive account of the scandal, 'Selling Hitler'.... more

The stories around the diaries and their authenticity begin to unravel. Streams of people have their reputations and their livelihoods... more

Excited by the prospect of the diaries being real, Rupert Murdoch sends famed historian Hugh Trevor-Roper to verify them. Everything... more

Journalist Gerd Heidemann is searching for his next story for Stern magazine when the scoop of the century lands in... more

Alastair Campbell - the spin doctor-turned-podcaster - tells Matt and Alice speak why he thinks Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng... more

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng hit the ground running, scheming ways to revolutionise the government and the economy. But after... more

Liz Truss’ star is rising in the Conservative party after both Theresa May and Boris Johnson place her at the... more

For as long as she can remember, Mary Elizabeth Truss has been determined to make her mark on British politics.... more

John Darwin decides to come back from the dead and journalists begin to investigate his mysterious disappearance. See Privacy Policy at... more

The Darwins trick the police into thinking John’s dead and decide they need to flee the country. See Privacy Policy at... more

Prison officer John Darwin finds himself in debt and makes a drastic decision to fake his own death. See Privacy Policy... more

Prince Charles no longer has to live a lie. His divorce with Diana is finalised and his relationship with Camilla... more

Diana isn’t happy, and she refuses to stay quiet about it any longer. Putting on a brave face for her... more

As England’s future king, Prince Charles knows all too well what’s expected of him: find a virgin bride and fulfil... more

Matt and Alice sit down with close friend of Brian Jones, Prince Stash Klossowski de Rola. A fellow musician and... more

After a difficult few years, things are looking up for Brian Jones. A trip to Morocco opens a whole new... more

The Rolling Stones are riding high, topping charts and playing stadiums across the world. But backstage, the relationship between Keith... more

Brian Jones wants to be a famous blues musician. The only problem is, he hasn’t got a band. When he... more

Matt and Alice speak to Oscar Wilde's only grandchild, Merlin Holland, who has spent more than four decades researching his... more

Oscar Wilde’s reputation is in tatters. His books have been pulled from the printers, his name erased from theatre productions.... more

Oscar Wilde is making waves in London’s literary scene, but he’s heading for disaster. He's been publicly outed by his... more

It’s 1891 and Oscar Wilde’s star is rising. His book, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, is a bestseller, and his... more

Matt and Alice speak to Linda Lusardi, former Page 3 model and close friend of Paul Gascoigne. She takes us... more

Glenn Hoddle has a decision to make. As the England team's new manager, it’s time to select his 1998 World... more

When Paul Gascoigne steps out with his new girlfriend, Sheryl, interest in his personal life soars, and the Press takes... more

All Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne has ever wanted to do is play football. So when he’s taken on by Newcastle United,... more

Alice and Matt sit down with biographer Andrew Lownie, who spent over 30 years researching Guy Burgess and spoke to... more

Kim Philby’s job is to uncover other people’s secrets. But now, his oldest friend is on the verge of exposing... more

Kim Philby and Guy Burgess are at the height of their power, working as double agents for the Soviet Union.... more

Kim Philby and Guy Burgess are two Cambridge students with a shared purpose: fighting fascism. When they’re introduced to a... more

Alice and Matt speak to Colin Mackenzie, the tenacious reporter who managed to track down train robber, Ronnie Biggs, after... more

Bruce Reynolds is rich. But he’s also a wanted man. An entire nation wants to know where he is. But... more

Cracks are showing in Bruce Reynolds' 16-man crew and the farm where they’ve been hiding out is a pressure cooker.... more

Bruce Reynolds is a master of the criminal trade. Canny, well-dressed and suave, he’s transcended his humble origins by taking... more

Alice and Matt talk to Norman Scott, the man at the very heart of our story, whose chance meeting with... more

If Jeremy Thorpe’s plan had worked, Norman Scott would now be permanently silenced. But he’s alive and able to tell... more

Jeremy Thorpe’s star has risen. As Liberal Party leader, he’s busy tackling the problems of 1970s Britain. But there’s a... more

Jeremy Thorpe's political career is on the up. But his personal life is threatening to bring him down. He is... more

Ambitious Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe has a secret. He's got his eye on a handsome but troubled young stable boy.... more

Alice and Matt talk to Adam Raphael, an author and journalist who, in 1987, was subpoenaed to give evidence for... more

Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk... more

Jeffrey Archer is running for London Mayor and he thinks he can win. But is his web of lies about... more

Jeffrey Archer takes the witness stand in the libel trial of the century. He has two false alibis and a... more

Jeffrey Archer is a young and up and coming Tory politician. He dreams of becoming Prime Minister. But what happens... more

Matt and Alice talk to Dan Richter, friend and live-in assistant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the 1970s.... more

After the Beatles break up, John's addictions and his bitter jealousy of Paul McCartney threaten to rip his life, and... more

John Lennon is mesmerized by the strange, thrilling artist Yoko Ono. He has never experienced a collaboration like this with... more

John Lennon has a dream - to make music. So when he enlists George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr... more

Matt and Alice speak to Sonia Purnell, journalist and author of 'Just Boris: A Tale of Blonde Ambition'. She shares... more

The Partygate story has broken, and it spells disaster for Boris - now, he has to fight for everything he's... more

The Teflon PM has successfully delivered Brexit, but his newfound power is threatened by in-fighting between his closest allies. And... more

Boris has never been more popular as he leads the successful Leave campaign during the Brexit referendum. He couldn't be... more

It's 2008: Boris is vying for the role of Mayor of London, all the while keeping the top job in... more

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson has one goal: to be king of the world. After all, everyone tells him he's... more

Matt and Alice speak to David Dimbleby, one of the BBC's most illustrious broadcasters. David reflects on his early years... more

Mary finds an ally in the most powerful person in the country - Margaret Thatcher. But how long will their... more

Mary’s fight moves beyond television to remodeling the whole moral outlook of Britain – via the courtroom. But when she... more

In the early 1960s, a housewife from Birmingham is shocked by the changing tide of culture, and decides to do... more

Alice and Matt speak to Julian Hayes, John Stonehouse's grand-nephew and author of 'Stonehouse: Cabinet Minister, Fraudster, Spy'. They discuss... more

John makes a daring escape - little does he know, police across the world are piecing together his bizarre disappearance.... more

As John's political, marital and financial woes spiral, he's desperate to find an escape route. Then he reads a book... more

John Stonehouse is one of the most promising young Labour politicians in England - handsome and charismatic, with the political... more

Alice and Matt interview literary agent and biographer Andrew Lownie, author of 'Traitor King: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor... more

In the late 1930’s, with England turning their back on their former King and World War II looming, the Duke... more

When King Edward VIII announces his intentions to marry Wallis Simpson, politicians, his people and his own family are clear;... more

When Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, Edward, meets the twice-divorced ‘poor relation’ of Baltimore aristocracy, he’s... more

Matt and Alice speak to Robert Harris, best-selling writer and author of the definitive account of the scandal, 'Selling Hitler'.... more

The stories around the diaries and their authenticity begin to unravel. For all the people who have their reputations and... more

Excited by the prospect of the diaries being real, Rupert Murdoch sends famed historian Hugh Trevor-Roper to verify them. However,... more

Journalist Gerd Heidemann is searching for his next story for Stern magazine when the scoop of the century lands in... more

Matt and Alice talk to Martin Brunt, crime correspondent for Sky News. He was the first reporter to reach Hatton... more

It seems Reader and his crew have met their match in the form of Detective Sergeant Jamie Day. In a... more

Reader and his gang of pensioners make it all the way to the vault but are thwarted at the last... more

Brian Reader has a dream – to pull off the biggest burglary in British history. But he can never quite... more

Alice and Matt talk to Adam Raphael. He's an author and a journalist and in 1987 he was subpoenaed to... more

Jeffrey Archer is running for London Mayor and he thinks he can win. But is his web of lies about... more

Jeffrey Archer takes the witness stand in the libel trial of the century. He has two false alibis and a... more

Jeffrey Archer is a young and up and coming Tory politician. He dreams of becoming Prime Minister. But what happens... more

Matt and Alice talk to Alison. She tells the story of meeting a fellow activist called Mark Cassidy and falling... more

Amy has finally exposed Mark for being an undercover police officer. But when she finds out she isn't his only... more

Mark moves back in with Amy. But why is he acting so strangely? And what's up with the extra phone... more

Mark Kennedy joins a secretive undercover police unit investigating left-wing political groups. But what happens when he gets in too... more

Matt and Alice talk to Roy Greenslade. He edited the Daily Mirror when Maxwell was the owner. He talks about... more

Robert Maxwell is dead. But how did he die? Was it suicide, an accident or even something more sinister? And... more

Robert Maxwell's enemies are circling. Can he outrun them or will the Maxwell empire finally come crashing to the ground? Listen... more

Robert Maxwell buys Britain's second biggest tabloid. Will it help him defeat his rival Rupert Murdoch and give him the... more

Robert Maxwell builds himself up from nothing to become one of the most powerful men in Britain. But can he... more

Alice and Matt interview the playwright James Graham. He wrote a hit play and tv show about the Ingrams. He... more

Charles and Diana celebrate winning a million. But their lives are about to be broken apart when the police come... more

Charles is in the hot seat but everyone thinks he will lose early. Little do the production staff or the... more

Diana Ingram is obsessed with tv quizzes. So obsessed she persuades her reluctant husband – army Major Charles Ingram –... more

Alice and Matt talk to journalist and author Luke Harding about what The Litvinenko Affair means today. Luke Harding is... more

The Litvinenko investigation moves to Moscow. If British police want to interview their chief suspects, they’ll need to get co-operation... more

Police at Scotland Yard realise they’re not only dealing with the murder of one man…London is facing a full scale... more

As Sasha fights a mysterious illness, time is running out for the police to get crucial information about his attackers.... more

Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko flees Moscow to live in exile in London, but he doesn’t know Russian agents are moving... more

Alice and Matt talk to Sandra Rivett's son Neil Berriman. He tells them about his decade long mission to get... more

After the murder of Sandra Rivett the police start hunting for Lord Lucan. Little do they know it's not just... more

After walking out on his wife, Lord Lucan has only one goal in mind – to gain custody of his... more

Lord Lucan and Veronica fall in love. But soon his gambling and her mental health problems threaten their blissful life. See... more

Malcolm Mclaren's biographer Paul Gorman talks to us about Mclaren's legacy and what it was like meeting the man back... more

With John gone Malcolm tries to make Sid the new lead singer. What he doesn't realise is Sid and Nancy's... more

The Sex Pistols behaviour becomes more and more erratic and Malcolm Mclaren makes a drastic decision to try and keep... more

Malcolm Mclaren tries to rock the British establishment by releasing the Sex Pistols shocking new single on the day of... more

Malcolm Mclaren is bored of his life running a clothes store. And so he decides to try and set up... more

We talk to the Superintendent who led the police investigation into John and Anne Darwin Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join... more

John Darwin decides to come back from the dead and journalists begin to investigate his mysterious disappearance. See Privacy Policy at... more

The Darwins trick the police into thinking John’s dead and decide they need to flee the country. Listen ad free with... more

Prison officer John Darwin finds himself in debt and makes a drastic decision to fake his own death. Listen ad free... more

Christine Keeler’s son Seymour Platt joins us to talk about the impact the scandal had on his mum. He also... more

A public inquiry into the Profumo affair gets underway, while Stephen Ward’s trial at the Old Bailey begins. Listen ad free... more

The British establishment turn against Stephen Ward. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad... more

Jack Profumo goes to desperate measures to save his political career, while Stephen Ward tries to stop Christine Keeler selling... more

Christine Keeler goes from one risky affair to another – with dangerous consequences. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for... more

Nineteen year old showgirl Christine Keeler meets the cabinet minister John Profumo at a high society pool party. It’s the... more

How can one man bring down a bank? Financial Times journalist John Gapper covered the Nick Leeson story at the time... more

Barings Bank discover their most successful trader has left them penniless. The hunt is on to find Nick Leeson. Listen ad... more

The losses in Nick Leeson’s secret account start to get out of hand. It means he needs to start taking... more

Nick Leeson rises through the ranks of Barings Bank. When he moves to run the Singapore office, he notices a... more

The journalist who broke the phone hacking story, Nick Davies joins Alice and Matt to talk about its legacy today.... more

Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson face difficult questions in court. Will justice be done? And how will the inquiry affect... more

The news breaks that murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked. It sparks a public outcry. Rebekah Brooks fights to hold... more

Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson become part of the British power elite. The victims of hacking start fighting back. Listen ad... more

Two ambitious journalists Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson rise through the ranks of The News Of The World - Britain’s... more

Alice and Matt talk to journalist Steve Richards about the impact of the sexed up dossier row and its legacy... more

The Hutton Inquiry investigates Dr Kelly’s death. The government’s battle with the media comes to a head. Who can the... more

After tough questioning in Houses of Parliament, UN Weapons Inspector David Kelly goes missing.` Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+... more

UN Weapons Inspector David Kelly gets caught in the middle of a controversy over the British case for the Iraq... more

Alice and Matt talk to journalist and author Luke Harding about what The Litvinenko Affair means today. Luke Harding is... more

The Litvinenko investigation moves to Moscow. If British police want to interview their chief suspects, they’ll need to get co-operation... more

Police at Scotland Yard realise they’re not only dealing with the murder of one man…London is facing a full scale... more