In the second part of their Chums deep dive, Amile and Phoebe turn to the figures and cultural touchpoints that continue to shape Britain’s class system. From Jacob Rees-Mogg to Princess Diana and The Crown, they reflect on how class remains deeply embedded in British life, and why access to its upper echelons is rarely as fluid as it first appears.

Phoebe shares why Brexit was the worst referendum of all time. Amile explains why she’s never read the Metro. They end by reflecting on the tension between disillusionment and hope & what it might mean to stay engaged in a system that doesn’t always feel built for you.

This episode pairs well with:

• Chums by Simon Kuper
• The Crown (TV series)
• A Gin & Dubbonet served over ice à la the late Queen Elizabeth II
• Remembering where you were when Princess Dianna died
• Skipping past eh newspaper headlines to get to the crossword

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