Kit Kowol

Historian Kit Kowol, author of 'Blue Jerusalem', dives into the tumultuous world of the Conservative Party during WWII. He reveals why many Tories initially disliked Winston Churchill and how the 'Guilty Men' book shifted public sentiment against Neville Chamberlain. Kowol discusses internal conflicts that led to the Tory downfall in 1945, the unique political dynamics surrounding military strategies, and the party's struggle to shape British identity amidst the chaos of war. Plus, hear about a Tory MP's hidden treasure—a buried Fabergé Egg!