This podcast is very useful for those who don’t follow the stream of news from the UK all day long. Connor Clerx and Lia van Bekhoven discuss the current situation in the UK. They do this very skillfully, witty and profoundly. You can hear the astonishment in Van Bekhoven’s voice, which has been part of British society for decades, when she talks about the hard-hitting report following Partygate. She updates us on the situation in Scotland, informs us about the questioning of Prince Harry in the case he brought against the tabloids. When you’re done listening you think: It’s a lot duller here in the Netherlands than I thought.
A version of this article also appeared in the July 1, 2023 issue.