A fire alarm at Evelyn and Laila’s country hotel has potentially catastrophic consequences for our Aussie couple. Laila attempts to reassure their spooked investors. Meanwhile, a small-town detective starts to take a keen interest in Evelyn’s business activities. And Laila reveals her tough start in life and how she got drawn into Melbourne’s sex trade. 

A fire alarm at Evelyn and Laila&rsquo;s country hotel has potentially catastrophic consequences for our Aussie couple. Laila attempts to reassure their spooked investors. Meanwhile, a small-town detective starts to take a keen interest in Evelyn&rsquo;s business activities. And Laila reveals her tough start in life and how she got drawn into Melbourne&rsquo;s sex trade.&nbsp;

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

Episode 3: Cat and Mouse

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Evelyn and Laila get a rude awakening at one of London’s swankiest hotels. They set their sights on the British royals as Evelyn spots a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take their investment business to the next level. But drunk with success, the pair make a miscalculation which will very soon come back to haunt them.  

Evelyn and Laila get a rude awakening at one of London&rsquo;s swankiest hotels. They set their sights on the British royals as Evelyn spots a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take their investment business to the next level. But drunk with success, the pair make a miscalculation which will very soon come back to haunt them.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Episode 2: The Golden Ticket

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England, 1996. Two larger-than-life, fabulously wealthy Australian women blow into town promising rich investors spectacular returns. Evelyn Burton and her lover Laila Andre are welcomed into the rarefied world of horses and old money, making plans to buy a vast country house with a huge staff. But the colourful couple are concealing a dark past and diabolical intentions.

 

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

Hosted by: Becky Milligan

Written and Produced by: Becky Milligan and Seren Jones

Original Music by: Daniel Lloyd Evans, Louis Nanke-Mannell and Toby Matimong

Sound Design and Mix Engineering by: Volkan Kiziltug, Toby Matimong and Daniel Lloyd-Evans

Story Development by: Duncan Barber

Managing Producer: Amica Sciortino Nowlan

Production Support from: Josh Laolagi at USG Audio 

Creative Director of Blanchard House: Rosie Pye

Executive Producer and Head of Content at Blanchard House: Laurence Grissell

Executive Producer from USG Audio: Josh Bloch 

England, 1996. Two larger-than-life, fabulously wealthy Australian women blow into town promising rich investors spectacular returns. Evelyn Burton and her lover Laila Andre are welcomed into the rarefied world of horses and old money, making plans to buy a vast country house with a huge staff. But the colourful couple are concealing a dark past and diabolical intentions.
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Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.&nbsp;
Hosted by:&nbsp;Becky Milligan
Written and Produced&nbsp;by:&nbsp;Becky Milligan and Seren Jones
Original&nbsp;Music&nbsp;by: Daniel Lloyd Evans, Louis Nanke-Mannell&nbsp;and Toby Matimong
Sound Design and Mix&nbsp;Engineering&nbsp;by: Volkan&nbsp;Kiziltug, Toby Matimong and Daniel Lloyd-Evans
Story Development by: Duncan Barber
Managing Producer: Amica Sciortino Nowlan
Production Support from: Josh Laolagi at USG Audio&nbsp;
Creative Director of Blanchard House: Rosie Pye
Executive Producer and Head of Content at Blanchard House: Laurence Grissell
Executive Producer from USG Audio: Josh Bloch&nbsp;

Episode 1: The Horsey Set

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Two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in 1990s London and become the toast of British high society. They charm rich businessmen, England's horse-loving elite, and even Queen Elizabeth herself. But the glamorous duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions—and when a small-town detective vows to bring them down, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Becky Milligan. Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.

Premieres Thursday, July 23rd. Follow Royal Swindle wherever you get your podcasts—and see rare photos from the story at @exactlyright on Instagram.

Two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in 1990s London and become the toast of British high society. They charm rich businessmen, England's horse-loving elite, and even Queen Elizabeth herself. But the glamorous duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions&mdash;and when a small-town detective vows to bring them down, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch.
Hosted by award-winning journalist Becky Milligan. Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.
Premieres Thursday, July 23rd. Follow Royal Swindle wherever you get your podcasts&mdash;and see rare photos from the story at @exactlyright on Instagram.

Introducing Royal Swindle

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