Starmer's plan to take back the railways – Hoof it! Inside the London horse rampage – Will John Cleese live forever?

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Build track better. Labour have outlined their plans to renationalise the railways if they win the election. Clip, clop, you don’t stop. Two spooked horses seen cantering around London and the press are worried about the end of the world. Plus – Who wants to live forever? John Cleese spends seventeen grand a year on staying youthful. 

 

 

Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and stand-up comedian Marcus Brigstocke. 

 

 

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Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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