The Story

What 50 years of best-selling books says about us

The Sunday Times bestsellers list celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend - so what do Britain’s favourite books say about who we are?A 20 per cent discount is available for Times+ members at <a href="https://timesbookshop.co.uk/reviewed-in-the-times/the-times-summer-reading-list/non-fiction/?utm_source=Times&amp;utm_medium=Landingpage&amp;utm_campaign=Summerreading" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">timesbookshop.co.uk</a>.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: <a href="http://thetimes.com/thestory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://thetimes.com/thestory</a>Guests:Johanna Thomas-Corr, Chief Literary Critic, The Times and The Sunday Times.Laura Hackett, Deputy Literary Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times.Host: Luke Jones. Clips: Virgin Radio, TikTok/@sextedmyboss, Hodder Books, CNN/Larry King Live, BBC/Delia Smith's Cookery Course, BBC/I’m Alan Partridge. Further listening: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/25a60d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our guide to your summer reading</a> Get in touch: <a href="mailto:thestory@thetimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thestory@thetimes.com</a>Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/article/times-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts-gdrm5k6cz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Inside the newsroom'</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.

The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations. Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker. Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times. The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts. 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.