Britain’s upper class isn’t a relic of the past—it’s still here, still powerful, and still shaping the land beneath our feet. In this gripping episode, journalist and author Eleanor Doughty dismantles the pervasive myth that the aristocracy simply “disappeared” in the 20th century. Spoiler: they didn’t. They just got quieter.
Eleanor takes us inside the private estates, inherited titles, and soft power that still define the modern British upper class. With first-hand insight from years spent interviewing dukes, earls, viscounts and secretive landowners, she exposes how much influence remains—and why we’ve failed to notice.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
About Our Guest: Eleanor Doughty
Eleanor Doughty is a journalist and the author of
👉 Heirs and Graces: The History of the Modern British Aristocracy
Her work explores the lives, estates, and enduring influence of Britain’s hereditary elite. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the big gates of the great houses, she’s the one to follow.
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