Freemasons in the police, prediction markets and the UK’s creative crisis

Freemasons in the police, prediction markets and the UK’s creative crisis

February 19, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 470

About this episode

The episode discusses the influence of Freemasons in the police, the rise of prediction markets, and the challenges faced by UK film and TV workers.

Do the Freemasons have too much sway in the police force? What does the growing popularity of prediction markets mean for the future? Why are UK film and TV workers struggling? With Arion McNicoll, Jamie Timson, Harriet Marsden and Suchandrika Chakrabati. Image: Sam Mellish / In Pictures / Getty Images

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Host: Olly Mann

Guests: Arion McNicoll, Jamie Timson, Harriet Marsden, Suchandrika Chakrabati

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Organizations: Freemasons, UK film and TV

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