About this episode

The episode discusses the age of politicians, the concept of banned books, and engages with listener mail on various topics.

On this week’s episode, Sarah’s asking is eighty too old to be a world leader or any kind of politician and Peter would like to know why the Thought Police are coming after Janet and John.   And the pair pore over our mailbag to consider why Peter is s a Swissphile, to wonder what the Victorians ever did for us, how the Mamas and Papas were a musical apex for some and why is one of our presenters practically meat and drink for the Popbitch website.  On our reading and watch list this week:    ·       Chocky – John Wyndham ·       Janet and John – Various ·       Places Where They Sing – Simon Raven   Please do get in touch, email:  Alas@dailymail.co.uk  you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas’.   Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter Hitchens Producer: Philip Wilding Editor: Chelsey Moore Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East   A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular   To get in touch email alas@mailonline.co.uk…

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