An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
189. Australian Prime Ministers: Bob Hawke - Scott Morrison (Part 3)
May 26, 2022
Description
Join Tom and Dominic for the final episode of their Australian epic. Tune in to hear about the exploits of the most recent stretch of prime ministers, spanning from Bob Hawke to Scott Morrison....
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Books Referenced
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Author: John le Carré
Context:
Referenced when discussing Bill Hayden, the Labour leader replaced by Bob Hawke. The hosts note that 'Bill Hayden' is also the name of a character in le Carré's spy novel.
Spycatcher
Author: Peter Wright
Context:
Explicitly mentioned as a book published by Peter Wright, a former MI5 agent, about alleged conspiracies against Harold Wilson. The book was at the center of a legal case in Australia where Malcolm Turnbull defended Wright's right to publish.