He was a wealthy English aristocrat who disappeared after the family nanny was found brutally murdered.
In this episode, we look at the life and disappearance of the famous gambler and socialite, Lord Lucan.
The evening of 7th November 1974
The early life of Lord Lucan
His life as a wealthy aristocrat
Lord Lucan’s gambling addiction
His deteriorating marriage
Sandra Rivett: the nanny
The murder
The disappearance of Lord Lucan
Sightings and theories about what happened
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Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/lord-lucan
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