Fin vs History You've Never Had Your Prostate So Enlarged : Harold MacMillan | Post War British Prime Ministers, 1945-1979
Sep 15, 2025
Dive into the scandalous world of post-war British politics with tales of Harold Macmillan's intriguing legacy. Explore how a sex scandal ousted a Prime Minister and the cultural shifts that transformed society. Laugh at the absurdities of past political ambition intertwined with personal failings. Unravel the implications of the Profumo Affair and its impact on public trust. Reflect on the journey of sexual awakening and changing societal norms, all while humorously navigating the complexities of masculinity and politics in 1960s Britain.
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The Hinge Between Eras
- The Macmillan premiership felt modern because it introduced sex scandals and declining deference into politics.
- Fin Taylor and Horatio Gould argue this era marked the hinge from old-world restraint to 1960s permissiveness.
You've Never Had It So Good
- "You've never had it so good" captured material prosperity and consumer boom under Macmillan.
- The hosts say mass ownership of TVs and white goods masked deeper political cracks like Suez.
Macmillan's Troubled Marriage
- Fin recounts Macmillan's personal life: a marriage of convenience and long estrangement from his wife.
- He frames Macmillan as a lifelong "cuck" whose wife reportedly had a decades-long affair.