Episode Details

If you thought the Epstein saga died with the man himself, think again. The ghosts of his emails, photos, and eyebrow-raising guest lists are still haunting the corridors of British power, and the fallout is proving fatal for some of the UK's most illustrious (and, frankly, clueless) public figures. From Prince Andrew’s catastrophic royal tumble to Peter Mandelson’s reputation now resembling burnt toast, it’s clear: Epstein knew how to ensnare people via their weaknesses. Was it just greed? Bower thinks not. Epstein was the ultimate puppet master, spotting weaknesses, trading favours, and offering “entertainment” that you wouldn’t find on Netflix. Mandelson, for all his political savvy, was bedazzled. Prince Andrew, meanwhile, gets less sympathy: “Andrew’s an idiot,” says investigative biographer Tom Bower, who joins Harry Cole.

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