Everything is News Series 1 Ep Three
Aug 22, 2024
A darkly humorous exploration of politics unfolds as a former Tory cabinet minister and a BBC grande dame join forces. The duo discusses absurd housing solutions on decommissioned nuclear sites and shares outrageous anecdotes from a Norwegian hunting cabin trip. From intense local housing battles to whimsical tales of crayon drawings used for intimidation, the conversation blends comedy with political commentary. Expect playful debates on survival scenarios and insights into the whimsical yet pressing dynamics of today's political landscape.
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Norwegian Hunting Trip
- Tom Dudley-Brown recounts a trip to Bjorn Bjornsson's Norwegian hunting cabin.
- The trip involved a bizarre ritual where the guests were made to fight each other.
Affordable Housing Kristallnacht
- Julia Markham describes a local protest against a proposed housing development.
- The protest involved vandalism and intimidation, described as "affordable housing Kristallnacht."
Nuclear Housing Plan
- The UK government plans to build affordable housing on decommissioned nuclear power plant sites.
- This leverages existing concrete structures and desirable coastal locations.