The Aitken Affair | A Self-Made Man | 1

British Scandal

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Scandal, Alice Levine, Great Britain, Society & Culture, Exhibit C, British, England, History, Matt Forde, Documentary

4.5 • 6.5K Ratings

🗓️ 29 November 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

With Matt Forde taking some time away from the microphone, comedian and actor Rob Delaney joins Alice Levine to take listeners inside a story of politics, pride and perjury.

Young MP Jonathan Aitken has big ambitions. He wants to make his mark on politics - and on the world. After he catches Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s eye, his star is firmly on the rise. But before long, a dark secret threatens to destroy everything he’s worked so hard to build.

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0:00.0	Today's episode contains strong language, please be advised.
0:03.4	Hello Matthew.
0:10.2	Alice Levine.
0:11.5	Oh my word, so good to hear your voice.
0:14.1	How are things?
0:15.1	Yeah, all ticking along.
0:16.9	I mean obviously I'm still in hospital after major surgery, but apart from that I'm doing well and you'll be pleased to know that the menu here is
0:25.8	extensive and features a fair bit of ham so I'm in paradise how are you?
0:31.8	I'm good that this isn't actually a social call. I actually need to talk to you about guest hosts.
0:37.0	Oh, yeah, okay. Show business, not show friends, totally get it.
0:42.0	Yeah, precisely. Obviously, the most important thing is that you
0:45.2	are happy for me to get a guest toast in while you're away just want you to feel
0:48.2	say secure you know part of the process. Yes yeah I'm I'm really happy with that. I think it's a great idea.
0:55.0	I think you're reading both sides would be odd.
0:58.0	Ad-Libing with yourself.
1:00.0	No, exactly. Although me, ad-Libing with me would be a good show and I am going to pitch it to Andre.
1:04.5	Anyway another thought for another time.
1:06.5	But you've got so many talented people to choose from and obviously from my point of view
1:10.6	huge respect to any comedian and presenter who steps into the role.
1:15.0	So I'm happy with anyone really.
1:17.0	Oh, great, fab, that is what I thought you'd say.
1:19.0	Thank you.
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