On this week’s episode, Peter, once described as ‘godless Trotskyist’ by The Guardian, will be ruminating on the legacy of one Leon Trotsky while Sarah will be asking if it’s ever okay to call someone piggy, no matter if you are the leader of the free world or a so-called alternative comedian with a national newspaper column.

Plus, debating Ann Coulter, Welsh authors you must read and why Peter’s literary avatar is Mr Badger while Sarah leans more towards Alice drifting through Wonderland.

On our reading and watch list this week: 

·      The Man Who Loved Dogs - Leonardo Padura

·      Bronshtein in the Bronx - Robert Littell

·      The Revolution Betrayed – Leon Trotsky

·      The Great God Pan – Arthur Machen

·      The Devil Rides Out – Dennis Wheatley

·      Mr Burton – Dir: Marc Evans

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Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter Hitchens

Producer: Philip Wilding

Editor: Chelsey Moore

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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