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Partygate: The Inside Story

by David Williams

What did Boris Johnson really know about Downing Street’s notorious parties? With fresh revelations from our sources, in their own words, this is the definitive behind-closed-doors story of one of the biggest scandals of our era.

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Episodes

  1. BONUS EPISODE: The Party's Over, For Now...

    In this bonus episode, Paul and Nathan react to Boris Johnson's bombshell departure from the House of Commons before an explosive report from the Privileges Committee ruled he deliberately misled MPs throughout the partygate scandal. They examine the former prime minister's claims of a…

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  2. 1: Get The Party Started...

    What did Boris Johnson really know about Downing Street’s notorious parties? With fresh revelations from our sources, who you'll hear in their own words for the first time, this is the definitive behind-closed-doors story of one of the biggest scandals of our era. In episode one, let our Downing...

  3. 2: Gobsmacked

    In episode two the nation and soon the world react to our devastating new evidence of partying. Paul reflects with GMB’s Susanna Reid on why the footage proved so explosive. Our sources give you the inside track on the private reactions of Number 10 staff as the prime minister denies rules were...

  4. 3: BYOB

    In episode three unbelievable revelations keep coming as Westminster journalists feast on leaked evidence and newly talkative sources. Paul lands a second major scoop to directly draw a party line to the prime minister before our sources take you inside the most notorious Downing Street party of...

  5. 4: The Cover-Up

    In episode four our sources take you back inside Downing Street as police enter Number 10 with a party in full swing. Paul and Nathan examine why the Met Police were so reluctant to investigate the lockdown-busting events for so long, only to deliver a dramatically timed u-turn. A former Met…

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  6. 5: Fine Details

    In episode five Paul and Nathan give you the inside track as Boris Johnson becomes the first prime minister to have been found to have broken the law - and Anushka Asthana reveals how close his chancellor Rishi Sunak came to calling it quits. But were the party fines dished out in Downing Street...

  7. 6: Getting Away With It?

    In episode six Paul and Nathan obtain - on a train - the defining shaming image of the scandal, before one of our sources takes you inside the room to reveal what the camera failed to capture that day - and the damning comment from Boris Johnson which could still come back to haunt him. While Sue...

  8. 7: The Hangover

    In episode seven, as Ant and Dec reflect on the never-ending story, a new scandal plays out and suddenly the revolt is on. Anushka once again takes you inside Number 10 as an embattled PM clings on, before the end finally comes. Or does it? Suddenly political events offer the ousted leader a...

  9. Welcome to Partygate: The Inside Story

    What did Boris Johnson really know about Downing Street’s notorious parties? With fresh revelations from our sources, who you'll hear in their own words for the first time, this is the definitive behind-closed-doors story of one of the biggest scandals of our era. Throughout the partygate…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What did Boris Johnson really know about Downing Street’s notorious parties? With fresh revelations from our sources, in their own words, this is the definitive behind-closed-doors story of one of the biggest scandals of our era.

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David Williams

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How many episodes does Partygate: The Inside Story have?

Partygate: The Inside Story currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Partygate: The Inside Story about?

What did Boris Johnson really know about Downing Street’s notorious parties? With fresh revelations from our sources, in their own words, this is the definitive behind-closed-doors story of one of the biggest scandals of our era.

How often does Partygate: The Inside Story release new episodes?

Partygate: The Inside Story has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Partygate: The Inside Story?

Partygate: The Inside Story is created and hosted by David Williams.
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