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Best of the Spectator

Spectator Out Loud: Harry Mount, Lara Prendergast, Catriona Olding, Owen Matthews and Jeremy Hildreth

Feb 17, 2024
Harry Mount shares a legendary face-off story, Lara Prendergast gives male beauty tips, Owen Matthews reports on Ukrainians' resilience, Catriona Olding writes on choosing final days, and Jeremy Hildreth reveals Napoleon's coffee notes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Legendary face-off between Barry Humphries and John Lennon recounted humorously by Harry Mount
  • Resilience and defiance of Ukrainian people in face of constant attacks highlighted by Owen Matthews

Deep dives

The Delights of Barry Humphreys and Peter Cook's Dinner Party

The podcast episode discusses the joy and humor of conversations with Barry Humphreys and the extraordinary dinner party hosted by Peter Cook in 1964, attended by Barry, John Lennon, and others.

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