{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6846a0a6a13d3373734aa05d/6accb9efd3bfab176e85de1b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Proportional Representation and Apocalypse Now","description":"<p>On this week’s show, Peter would like to talk about proportional representation (he’s not a fan), and as the government launches its ‘Prepare’ campaign, Sarah is busy preparing for the apocalypse. </p><p><br></p><p>And we’ll be opening our mailbag to discuss American politicians playing the fake Irish card. Why Peter did not get to fulfil his dream of being the captain of a Royal Naval destroyer. What did the sexual revolution ever do for us? And the pair discuss buildings that are built to move us. All human life is here, etc.</p><p><br></p><p>On our reading, listening and watch list this week: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Take A Girl Like You – Kingsley Amis</li><li>The Children Of the New Forest - Frederick Marryat</li><li>The Drowned World – J.G. Ballard</li><li>Old Filth – Jane Gardam</li><li>What Happened to the Corbetts – Nevil Shute</li><li>Too Big To Fail – Andrew Ross Sorkin</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please do get in touch, email: <u><a href=\"mailto:Alas@dailymail.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alas@dailymail.co.uk</a></u> you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas’.</p><p><br></p><p>Presenters: Sarah Vine &amp; Peter Hitchens</p><p>Producer: Philip Wilding</p><p>Editor: Chelsey Moore</p><p>Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</p><p>Executive Producer: Jamie East</p><p><br></p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular</p>","author_name":"Daily Mail"}