Alas Vine & Hitchens Ducking KGB Bullets and Inside the Epstein Files
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Feb 4, 2026 A mix of startling firsthand memories of Soviet violence in Vilnius and a deep dive into the Jeffrey Epstein connections that shocked the public. They swap vivid personal and cultural recollections from royal encounters to childhood Italy. Debates touch on shifting sexual morals, elite networks, immigration and the rise of the far right. Light reads and listener nostalgia close the chat.
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Witnessing Soviet Violence In Vilnius
- Peter Hitchens recounts being in Vilnius in January 1991 when Soviet forces opened fire and KGB Alpha Group later killed civilians.
- He describes lying in snow amid live bullets and interviewing Lithuanians who refused to lie down after decades of repression.
Childhood Memories Of Italy
- Sarah Vine recalls emigrating to Italy as a child, expecting Romans in togas and instead meeting modern policemen and La Befana traditions.
- She shares memories of learning pop lyrics, Christmas turkeys, and cultural surprises.
Fergie's Controversial Epstein Links
- Sarah Vine questions why Sarah Ferguson would visit Jeffrey Epstein shortly after his release from prison and call her daughter's trip a "shagging weekend" in emails.
- Peter Hitchens and Sarah debate Fergie's perpetual youthful behaviour and public consequences for the royal family.
