British intelligence have a peculiar problem: they need a German spy to steal a briefcase, whilst making it look like they're trying to stop him. But when Abwehr agent Kühlenthal finally takes the bait, will Hitler actually fall for it?Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@audible.com

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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal.British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power.&nbsp;But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human&nbsp;stories.&nbsp;Stories&nbsp;of those caught up in the swirl of outrage.&nbsp;Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And when all is said and done, did anything really change?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From the creators of Business Wars, American Scandal and&nbsp;Ghost Story, comes British Scandal.&nbsp;Each week, hosts Alice Levine and Matt Forde delve into the murkier&nbsp;side of the British elite, from Phone Hacking to&nbsp;Profumo to the short-lived premiership of Liz Truss. Because sometimes the truth doesn’t set&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;free…Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of British Scandal ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.