Jun 18, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min · 16 segments
The aristocracy has ruined our country for decades. It's that simple. In the season premiere of Season 2 of Republic's podcast From Below the Balcony, comedian Christian Brighty joins Graham and Abby…
Christian BrightyGuestGraham SmithHostAbbie TartellanHostWe're thrilled to be back for season two, a rare space in British media where celebrities, politicians and journalists alike can talk freely about their republicanism and criticise the inegalitarianism that puts billionaires and inherited power at the heart of our country.
Last season, we explored how colonialism, empire and slavery are inextricably linked to the British monarchy.
In the 10 episodes coming to all good podcast networks and of course YouTube over this season, we'll discuss how taxing the 1%, billionaires, gender and environmentalism are undoubtedly Republican issues.
Our guest today is a swashbuckling comedian whose recent roles include a cursed fae prince, Heathcliff, and eligible, if slightly hairy, Austronesque sisters in matching pink nighties.
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We're thrilled to be back for season two, a rare space in British media where celebrities, politicians and journalists alike can talk freely about their republicanism and criticise the inegalitarianism that puts billionaires and inherited power at the heart of our country.
Last season, we explored how colonialism, empire and slavery are inextricably linked to the British monarchy.
In the 10 episodes coming to all good podcast networks and of course YouTube over this season, we'll discuss how taxing the 1%, billionaires, gender and environmentalism are undoubtedly Republican issues.
Our guest today is a swashbuckling comedian whose recent roles include a cursed fae prince, Heathcliff, and eligible, if slightly hairy, Austronesque sisters in matching pink nighties.
