Banned Books and Past-It Politicians

**On this week’s episode, Sarah’s asking is eighty too old to be a world leader or any kind of politician and Peter would like to know why the Thought Police are coming after Janet and John.**   **And the pair pore over our mailbag to consider why Peter is s a Swissphile, to wonder what the Victorians ever did for us, how the Mamas and Papas were a musical apex for some and why is one of our presenters practically meat and drink for the Popbitch website.**  **On our reading and watch list this week:**    ·      **Chocky – John Wyndham** ·      **Janet and John – Various** ·      **Places Where They Sing – Simon Raven**   **Please do get in touch, email:** [**Alas@dailymail.co.uk**](mailto:Alas@dailymail.co.uk) **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’.**   **Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter Hitchens** **Producer: Philip Wilding** **Editor: Chelsey Moore** **Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini** **Executive Producer: Jamie East**   **A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular**   To get in touch email alas@mailonline.co.uk, 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' Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter Hitchens Producer: Phillip Wilding Editor: Chelsey Moore Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Executive Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.