In the final episode of 2022 Andrew and Phil update some of the highlights of the podcast so far, especially the continuing debate between The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and last week’s guest, Valentine Low.

Some viewers and listeners who enjoyed the earlier episodes - with their spiky criticisms of royal spin and establishment power - have said that our scandal mongers have been too much swayed by the Palace when it comes to Meghan and Harry. Surely not….

And talking of the establishment, spin and cover ups... the boys then interview writer Dan Smith about his groundbreaking book The Peer and the Gangster, an extraordinary account of a 1960s scandal involving the notorious Krays twins that could and should have rocked the British conservative government of the time AND the opposition Labour party…but was brushed firmly under the carpet. It’ s a jaw dropping tale of duplicity and deceit in the highest of places.

Finally, with their Christmas stocking out, our two Scandal Mongers look forward to the gifts they’re expecting to share with you next year.

Dan's book...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peer-Gangster-Very-British-Cover-up/dp/0750993294

Andrew Lownie.

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Phil Craig.

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