The Favourite
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Favourite has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Aug 2025).
In history and politics, a favourite was the intimate companion of a ruler or other important person. In post-classical and early-modern Europe, among other times and places, the term was used of individuals delegated significant political power by a ruler. It was especially a phenomenon of the 16th and 17th centuries, when government had become too complex for many hereditary rulers with no great interest in or talent for it, and political institutions were still evolving. From 1600 to 1660 the
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Yorgos Lanthimos (Director) |
| Published | 2018 |
| Publisher | Fox Searchlight Pictures |
Who talks about The Favourite on podcasts?
The Favourite came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on SmartLess.
- Olivia Colman | SmartLess on SmartLess (Aug 2025)
What is The Favourite mentioned alongside?
The Favourite is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, Academy Award and Golden Globe.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, Academy Award, Golden Globe, Seattle, Sean Hayes, BBC, The Bear, London, Peacock, mafia