Politics Unpacked

And Finally... With Trevor McDonald

Broadcasting legend Trevor McDonald is arguably the most recognisable face (and voice) in British news broadcasting history. He talks to Matt about his 60-year career including interviewing Saddam Hussein, Colonel Gaddafi, and securing the first interview with Nelson Mandela after his release from prison. Plus: Columnists India Knight and James Marriott discuss <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/racist-royals-row-minister-praises-charles-and-kate-m9kg2vj9q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Omid Scobie's penchant for publicity</a>, whether <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/social-media-is-the-ultimate-immersive-fiction-fw7tczfbs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">reality really is stranger than fiction</a>, how much is too much to spend on biscuits, and how to become a Freeman of London. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at <a href="http://www.thetimes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.thetimes.com/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.