Politics and pomposity: inside London's exclusive clubs

London’s exclusive clubs date back hundreds of years and many a secret has been shared in them, from exclusive business deals to plots destined to unseat Prime Ministers. Now there is a comprehensive guide to what lies within, and how the former gambling dens for white male aristocrats are adapting to bring in new wheelers, dealers and those who just want to be seen. 

• GUEST: Dr Seth Alexander Thévoz, historian and author of London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious, published by Hachette 
• PRODUCER: Catherine Zengerer