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In another ‘double-bill’ episode we first hear back from former Chief Royal Protection Officer Dai Davies. He has a few things to say about the episode we made recently on the alleged assassination of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Then we speak to the author Adam Sisman, who has recently published a ‘warts and all’ biography of acclaimed British spy writer John Le Carre. In a life and career characterised by what Le Carre himself called ‘the profession of lying’, Andy discovers that deception and betrayal was a central part of his private life, and perhaps even an essential fuel for his writing.
Exposing numerous affairs and seductions - and their consequences for those around Le Carre - Adam offers a unique insight into a much loved writer, and lifts the lid on the complex relationship between biographer and subject.
You can buy Adam’s books - and thousands more - at our own bookstore.
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-secret-life-of-john-le-carre-adam-sisman/7414638?aid=12054&ean=9781800817784
Andrew Lownie.
twitter.com/andrewlownie
Phil Craig.
twitter.com/philmcraig
The Scandal Mongers is also available to watch on Youtube
You can also get in touch with the show hosts via...
[email protected] (place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please)
This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. For your own show please get in contact via the email address above.
Production by
Theo X
Kerem Isik
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In another ‘double-bill’ episode we first hear back from former Chief Royal Protection Officer Dai Davies. He has a few things to say about the episode we made recently on the alleged assassination of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Then we speak to the author Adam Sisman, who has recently published a ‘warts and all’ biography of acclaimed British spy writer John Le Carre. In a life and career characterised by what Le Carre himself called ‘the profession of lying’, Andy discovers that deception and betrayal was a central part of his private life, and perhaps even an essential fuel for his writing.
Exposing numerous affairs and seductions - and their consequences for those around Le Carre - Adam offers a unique insight into a much loved writer, and lifts the lid on the complex relationship between biographer and subject.
You can buy Adam’s books - and thousands more - at our own bookstore.
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-secret-life-of-john-le-carre-adam-sisman/7414638?aid=12054&ean=9781800817784
Andrew Lownie.
twitter.com/andrewlownie
Phil Craig.
twitter.com/philmcraig
The Scandal Mongers is also available to watch on Youtube
You can also get in touch with the show hosts via...
[email protected] (place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading please)
This show is part of the PodcastWorld.org network. For your own show please get in contact via the email address above.
Production by
Theo X
Kerem Isik
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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