Unseen Parliament
The Westminster you don’t see.
Stories & secrets from inside the Palace of Westminster in London, England. New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
8 episodes
Parliament is Falling Down
In this short 5-minute podcast from a former Health & Safety officer at the UK Parliament, Rich Bunn offers a personal glimpse on the hidden realities of the Palace of Westminster: its ageing fabric, fire risks, asbestos, and the delicate, ...
Living Traditions of the Palace
Step inside the Palace of Westminster and discover the living traditions, hidden rituals, and untold stories that shape British politics. In this episode of Unseen Parliament, Rich Bunn shares insider anecdotes: from division bells and Black Ro...
Turtle Soup?
What do the Lords, ladies and politicians of Parliament eat behind the closed doors and inside the fancy dining rooms of the Palace of Westminster? And how much is it costing the taxpayer. Rich Bunn investigates.
The Queen of Rats
In one of the strangest recent episodes at the Houses of Parliament, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II led to a huge surge in the rodent populations of London. Rich Bunn looks at the fascinating, underground story of the Rats of Westminster.&nb...
On the Scent of Democracy
Accompany Rich Bunn as he goes on possible the strangest ever tour conducted at the UK Houses of Parliament: a SMELL tour, through the main scents of the Palace of Westminster.
The Ghost of Westminster Hall
Delving into the supernatural legacy of the Palace of Westminster, Rich Bunn goes searching for poltergeists in the UK Houses of Parliament.