Before Costa Rica, there was Wall Street. John Bender has a mind built for numbers - and makes a vast fortune betting against the crowd. Friends describe him as brilliant, a little arrogant - and haunted. John’s academic parents are relieved when he decides to escape the world of high finance and build a different kind of empire in the trees - but it will prove to be a decision with dark consequences.

Before Costa Rica, there was Wall Street. John Bender has a mind built for numbers - and makes a vast fortune betting against the crowd. Friends describe him as brilliant, a little arrogant - and haunted. John&rsquo;s academic parents are relieved when he decides to escape the world of high finance and build a different kind of empire in the trees - but it will prove to be a decision with dark consequences.

In 1996, two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity and, before long, the money is rolling in. 

But the millionaire duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions. Unsuspecting businessmen and England’s horse-loving elite fall under their seductive spell. Even Queen Elizabeth II gets a dose of the couple’s irresistible charms. But when a small-town detective gets wind of their exploits and vows to stop them, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch. Host Becky Milligan tracks down one half of the duplicitous duo and persuades her to tell all in this extraordinary tale of greed, lies and love. A true rom-con for the ages. 

Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.

In 1996, two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity and, before long, the money is rolling in.&nbsp;
But the millionaire duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions. Unsuspecting businessmen and England&rsquo;s horse-loving elite fall under their seductive spell. Even Queen Elizabeth II gets a dose of the couple&rsquo;s irresistible charms. But when a small-town detective gets wind of their exploits and vows to stop them, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch. Host Becky Milligan tracks down one half of the duplicitous duo and persuades her to tell all in this extraordinary tale of greed, lies and love. A true rom-con for the ages.&nbsp;
Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.

Royal Swindle

Hell in Heaven - 4: A Beautiful Mind

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In the season finale, cracks start to show in Laila and Evelyn’s relationship as they adjust to the hell of their new circumstances. The couple are forced apart for the first time in decades but, after an emotional homecoming, life will never be the same again.

In the season finale, cracks start to show in Laila and Evelyn&rsquo;s relationship as they adjust to the hell of their new circumstances. The couple are forced apart for the first time in decades but, after an emotional homecoming, life will never be the same again.

Episode 8: I Am What I Am

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Laila and Evelyn are forced to return to England to face their demons, though they strike up a surprising friendship en route. After touching down in London, they check in to less refined quarters than the ritzy hotels they’re used to. With only each other left to cling to, the duo endure an agonising wait for their day of reckoning.

Laila and Evelyn are forced to return to England to face their demons, though they strike up a surprising friendship en route. After touching down in London, they check in to less refined quarters than the ritzy hotels they&rsquo;re used to. With only each other left to cling to, the duo endure an agonising wait for their day of reckoning.

Episode 7: Turning Right

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Laying low on the other side of the world, it looks like Evelyn and Laila have outfoxed Detective Jim Frost. But the tireless English cop catches a break as Evelyn’s tendency for mischief leads to an early-morning drama, while the couple’s suburban neighbors look on aghast.

Laying low on the other side of the world, it looks like Evelyn and Laila have outfoxed Detective Jim Frost. But the tireless English cop catches a break as Evelyn&rsquo;s tendency for mischief leads to an early-morning drama, while the couple&rsquo;s suburban neighbors look on aghast.

Episode 6: Bonehead

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Hell in Heaven - 4: A Beautiful Mind

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