Boozing In Parliament

Boozing In Parliament

From Why Would You Tell Me That? by Neil Delamere Dave Moore

December 3, 2025 · 45 min · Season 11 · Episode 7

About this episode

Neil and Dave explore the unique circumstances of drinking in Parliament, the challenges of being a law professor in Bologna, and the origins of Earth's water.

This week, Neil lifts the lid on the one occasion you’re actually allowed to drink alcohol on the floor of the House of Commons - and what tipples people choose. We then hop back in time to Bologna to discover why being a law professor there was… well, a tough career choice. Meanwhile, Dave valiantly tries to explain where Earth’s water came from, but that’s quickly overshadowed as he inadvertently reveals his key demand for remaining in the employment he so richly deserves. Tune in for history, science, and accidental workplace negotiations - all in one episode. To listen to Dave on the radio check out https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732   To see Neil on tour check out https://www.neildelamere.com/reinventing-the-neil-tour Sources https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/whisky-rum-and-milk-or-gin-chancellors-used-to-drink-alcohol-during-the-budget-but-reeves-wont-4843303 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210708-the-mediterraneans-short-lived-atlantis https://rtall.substack.com/p/being-a-law-professor-in-bologna?r=1nzx7c Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave Moore Edited by Nicky Ryan Music by Dave Moore Artwork by Ray…

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil Delamere, Dave Moore

Topics covered

  • alcohol in politics
  • law education
  • history
  • science
  • workplace negotiations

Keywords

  • House of Commons
  • Bologna
  • law professor
  • Earth's water
  • alcohol
  • politics
  • history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Today FM, Acast

Books & works: Reinventing the Neil Tour

Places: House of Commons, Bologna

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