
What's the Big Idea? Finally, Sarah Vine (once memorably described as being ‘like and loathed in equal measure, divisive, but never indecisive’) and Peter Hitchens (a man whose writing a critic was called to compare to a Guardsman’s boot: ‘as highly polished and potentially lethal’) meet once a week to look at the world and mutter, alas… Acclaimed columnist and journalist Sarah Vine and best-selli... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

On this week’s episode, Sarah and Peter travel to St Peter's College, Oxford, where Peter ruminates on an increasingly unlikely peace deal in Ukraine, and Sarah begins by asking why Christmas starts earlier each year before regaling the student audie... more
On this week’s episode, Sarah and Peter are asking why new trials for puberty blocking drugs in children have been announced after a government decided to ban it last year? And they’d really like to know why David Lammy would like to take our juries ... more
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 fre... more
On this week’s episode, Peter and Sarah ask why crazed ideologies seem to have taken root at the heart of both the BBC and the publishing world as we examine the corporation’s latest missteps and the scandalous case of author Kate Clanchy’s cancellat... more
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Peter Hitchens legend. Doesn’t give a fig, wish there were more like him. Keep saying what is right Peter!
Funny, intelligent and insightful. A wonderful podcast which I hope continues for a long time.
Funny, intelligent and insightful. A wonderful podcast which I hope continues for a long time.
Centre left (ish) listener here. This podcast is wonderful. Funny, honest and witty - even when I disagree with Peter or Sarah, still love hearing their opinions and thoughts. Please make it 1 hour long. X x x
So entertaining, frequently intellectually fresh with many unique insights / scoops! Thanks
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A weekly exploration of pressing social, political, and cultural topics led by Sarah Vine and Peter Hitchens, this podcast provides a platform for debate and insight. Each episode investigates a significant idea, drawing from the week's news, with hosts dissecting various subjects ranging from the implications of technological advancements to moral dilemmas concerning human behavior. They bring their respective journalistic backgrounds into the discussion, often combining humor with incisive commentary. Noteworthy for its willingness to tackle controversial matters, the podcast encourages listeners to re-evaluate commonly accepted narratives and engage with diverse viewpoints.
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