The Spanish Ambassador's Suitcase: Stories from the Diplomatic Bag

Matthew Parris presents memorable and amusing despatches sent home by British diplomats down the ages

Radio 4,2 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1
Matthew Parris on funny diplomatic despatches, including the tale of John Major's horse.
24 Sep 2012,28 mins
Episode 2
Featuring despatches from the British diplomats hunting for bison with Hermann Goering.
01 Oct 2012,28 mins