The Bank That Lived a Little

"The Bank that Lived a Little" by Phillip Augar, narrated by Jonathan Keeble, explores the dramatic history of Barclays Bank over three decades, highlighting internal power struggles, strategic disagreements, and their broader impact on Britain’s economy and society. Drawing on exclusive access, the book offers an inside look at key moments of corporate rivalry and transformation that mirror wider social and economic trends in the UK. It provides a compelling account of how the bank's fortunes have shaped, and been shaped by, the country's financial landscape and societal shifts.