Beschreibung:
An entertaining social history exploring how and why politicians have found solace, hope and despair in drinking alcohol, over the years. With interviews and new facts and research, from a BBC Political Correspondent.
Winston Churchill was infamous for his drinking, often taking a whisky and soda first thing in the morning, and champagne ritually with dinner. Ben Wright, political correspondent for the BBC, explores the social history of alcohol within politics, from the debauched drinking practices of eighteenth century ministers up to the current day. With exclusive interviews and in-depth research.