Best of the Spectator · Oct 5, 2026 · 47:22
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Michael Gove is joined by novelist and former Conservative Party deputy chairman Jeffrey Archer to discuss his final novel, Adam and Eve, and a life spent close to the centre of British politics.
Jeffrey explains how the book was inspired by September 1940, when Hitler changed his mind three times about invading Britain. They also discuss class, snobbery and the House of Lords. What does he regret about the day Diana's divorce was announced, and what advice would he give to Harry and Meghan?
They also discuss Margaret Thatcher, and the Prime Minister Jeffrey thinks is most underrated, as well as whether Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage could ever reach an electoral agreement.
Finally, Jeffrey speaks about his biggest regret
Jeffrey Archer’s final book, Adam and Eve, published by HarperCollins is out on the 6th of October 2026, pre-order here…
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