Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth hosts “Rosebud”, in which he talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles. We want to hear about your first memories - email us at [email protected] And you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @therosebudpod Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd. Producer: H ...
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Poetry from around the world! A fortnightly celebration of Poetry and The Commonwealth - where award winning podcaster Gyles Brandreth and his daughter Aphra visit each of the 56 countries of the Commonwealth, meeting poets, performers and people who love poetry and discovering new poems each episode.
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This podcast features Open Book and A Good Read. Open Book talks to authors about their work. In A Good Read Harriett Gilbert discusses favourite books.
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Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us here: [email protected] Want more Purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or by heading to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms for ad-f ...
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Language is power. Emojis, slang, the subjunctive mood . . . all colour our words with meaning. Interested? Then you’re in the right place. Welcome to the Have You Eaten Grandma? podcast.Join Gyles Brandreth, Natalie Haynes and a group of fellow word nerds as they journey through the intricacies and everyday pitfalls of the English languageDiscover more about the book behind the podcast at http://bit.ly/HYEGwts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Now, Where Were We? is the show that Barry Cryer has been waiting 86 years to make! Alongside his son, actor and writer Bob Cryer, Barry's booked a room at a favourite London pub, called up a bunch of famous pals he's not seen since lockdown began, and he's invited them down for a pint and a proper catch-up. This is Barry at his storytelling best, in his natural habitat, doing what he’s done for decades: making us laugh. There is some very explicit language used in punchlines from time to ti ...
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The Queen’s Reading Room podcast is a place for book lovers - and those who wish they loved literature a little more - to be inspired by the bookish confessions of global literary heroes. Authors from all over the world have shared their own literary treasures with us; revealing their favourite writers, most treasured books and earliest reading memories. Who does Sir Ian Rankin read when he is low? Where does David Baddiel stash his fiction and which masterpiece has Ann Patchett given up on ...
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Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they're coping, or not coping. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere - new episodes are available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.
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Welcome to Tea With Twiggy! This podcast was started at a time where people around the world connected and became closer with friends and family even though they could not physically meet. The same is true of Dame Twiggy who reconnected with her friends for a cup of tea and a chat! "Tea with Twiggy" is an intimate weekly chat with Twiggy and special guests including Joanna Lumley, Lynda La Plante, Elaine Paige, Gyles Brandreth, Christopher Biggins, and David Threlfall, Robert Lindsay, Myleen ...
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Public figures talk about the piece of Shakespeare that inspires them most.The pieces are read by well known actors. From BBC Radio 4
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Lynda La Plante - the writer, producer and creator of landmark dramas Widows and Prime Suspect - is Gyles's guest today. Lynda is the powerhouse behind some of the UK's most watched television, and she's also the powerhouse behind this episode of Rosebud - which is full of brilliant stories to make you gasp, laugh and cry. From her childhood growin…
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Gyles Brandreth, Lorna Tucker, Paul Lamb, Sophie Duker
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1:01:10The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language. Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory. And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature’s tangle, restoring ancient…
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob gets in trouble for being late for school pickup, R+J ponder how radio and wi-fi actually work, Rob talks about his visit to 10 Downing Street, and Josh was witness to a high-speed car chase!! Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street d…
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Jeremy Vine, Poppy Okotcha, Jack Mosley, Nigel Havers
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57:37Broadcaster Jeremy Vine, who disappointingly didn't make his way to the studio on a penny farthing is here in his capacity as an Agatha Christie loving author. Poppy Okotcha, the model-turned-horticulturist, has swapped Vivienne Westwood runways for an edible and medicinal garden. Dr. Jack Mosley, son of the late Michael Mosley, has shut out the fo…
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It's the week of William Shakespeare's birthday, so Gyles has poetry on his mind... and we thought we'd celebrate with a special conversation recorded with Simon Armitage, who has been Poet Laureate since 2019. Gyles finds out about Simon's childhood and early days, when he played out on the moors with his friends, watched TV and read comics... lon…
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is Leanne Quigley. Leanne was the winner of the latest series of The Traitors UK 2025 and ambassador for Cancer Research UK. **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions of IVF, C-sections and premature childbirth. Leanne is swapping the round table for the turn …
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This week it's an Easter weekend catch-up and both Stiff Neck and Loose Neck get themselve into a spot of car key bother! **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode features discussion of the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. Small business shout-out: Sticky Lips BBQ - HERE Little Nomads Japan - HERE Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street …
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More Rosebud - Gyles's diary, episode 13: the second half of 1965 - adventures in Switzerland, school reports and a family argument
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45:21We begin this episode of Gyles's diary in Switzerland, where he's spending the summer as an au pair to the family of the Head of the Swiss Army. He beats the President of Switzerland at cards and attends an underwhelming 'son et lumiere'. Back in England, Gyles returns to another busy term at Bedales, in which he carries on his relationship with Sa…
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Nick Butterworth, Dave Henty, Sophie Pierce, Charles Collingwood
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1:02:33One of Britain's best former art forgers, ‘brushstroke alchemist’ David Henty, has been called a Master Craftsman of his art with over 30 years' experience, producing near original copies. Sophie Pierce didn’t think she’d live to thirty but has just become the first person with cystic fibrosis to complete a world record breaking rowing challenge ac…
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Sir Tim Rice, lyricist extraordinaire, is Gyles's guest today. Tim is one of the few people in the entertainment world to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award, and his songs for shows like Joseph, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chess and the Lion King are known and loved all around the world. And yet Sir Tim remains modest and char…
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S10 EP16: Joel Dommett (The Return)
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1:06:33Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) for his second appearance on the show is our good friend, the comedian, actor and presenter - Joel Dommett. You can find info and tickets for Joel's new tour 'Happy Idiot' HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subs…
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Wayne Sleep was once called "the finest virtuoso ballet dancer the Royal Ballet has ever produced" by the founder of the company, Ninette de Valois. In this episode, Wayne tells Gyles his remarkable story - raised by his single mother in Plymouth and Hartlepool, Wayne overcame poverty and his short stature to become one of the most well known and s…
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Josh discusses his birthday, Rob reads a letter left for him at a tour show, and there's some duvet discussions... Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any corre…
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Tim Rice, Sareeta Domingo, Alan Toyne, Penelope Wilton
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1:02:32Oscar award winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice, the man behind some of the world's most beloved musicals. From Evita to The Lion King, he's currently on tour bringing his own life stories and hit-filled career to a stage near you. Novelist Sareeta Domingo joins Saturday Live, she faced her own life altering plot-twist, when she was diagnosed with cancer…
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Brian Cox is one of the finest classical actors of his generation. Fans of Succession will of course know him for his portrayal of the ruthless media mogul, Logan Roy, but in this interview we go back to the beginning of Cox's long career, which has its roots deeply in theatre. We also go back to his childhood in Dundee, which was unusual and somew…
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S10 EP14: Stacey Solomon & Joe Swash (The Return)
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1:07:05Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) are the brilliant presenter, singer, and author - Stacey Solomon. And her husband - the actor and presenter Joe Swash. The duo can be seen together on BBC and iPlayer on their heart-warming and funny new reality show 'Stacey & Joe' which shares their family and work life …
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... It's been a busy week. Rob becomes a twitcher, nearly gets in a fight, and meets Ed Sheeran. Josh prepares for his birthday (which is today!) Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show wit…
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More Rosebud - Gyles's diary, episode 12: the first half of 1965 - Debs' Delights, Gyles's 17th birthday, and Churchill's funeral
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57:15After a three-week wait, we're back with another episode of the young Gyles Brandreth's diary. In these extracts, which take us up to the start of the summer holidays, 1965, Gyles turns 17, is given a three-foot long bar of chocolate, and continues with his impressively busy school life. He's got himself an office and a few new jobs: running the sc…
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Grand National special - Sam Waley-Cohen, champion jockey
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52:27In a complete one-off, Rosebud is releasing an episode on a Saturday, because our guest is the 2022 Grand National winner, and two-times winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Sam Waley-Cohen. Sam is an amateur jockey, but is one of the most successful Grand National riders of all time, and finally won the race in his last ever race with the 50 to one …
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We're really delighted that Sue Perkins is our guest on Rosebud this week, and this is a special conversation. Gyles and Sue have known and worked with each other for years on shows like Radio 4's Just a Minute, which Sue now hosts, so this conversation about Sue's first memories, family history, childhood and student days is intimate, honest, and …
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the presenter and actress - Gemma Atkinson. Gemma's new children's book 'Let's Get Ready' is available now. Let’s Get Ready is a fun, yet practical take on getting ready in the morning. The book includes nifty hints and tips for children to use the toilet, wash their h…
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGR…
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Today's More Rosebud is an unexpected April treat from the great comedian Harry Hill. You'll know Harry from his brilliant TV shows like TV Burp and Alien Fun Capsule or his podcast Are We There Yet? but you won't know about his incredible life. In this episode Harry tells Gyles his scarcely believable story - and what a story. Growing up in his da…
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Favourite books selected by our guestsBy BBC Radio 4
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Michael Morpurgo, Tricia Stewart, John Harris, Gina McKee
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1:05:03The author Michael Morpurgo, whose stories have enchanted children across the world...he’s now turned to non-fiction with a book for adults proving that the most magical storytellers have very real lives. Journalist and writer John Harris is a music chronicler and critic of music and critic since the age of nineteen...music’s been a massive part of…
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the broadcaster and writer and national treasure - Gyles Brandreth. You can listen to his brilliant podcast 'Rosebud' HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy stre…
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Today Gyles speaks to a remarkable person: Sir Grayson Perry. Artist, presenter, thinker and fashion icon, Perry is a unique figure who has led an unusual life. Grayson was born and brought up in Chelmsford, but his father left the family when Grayson was only four years old, and his mother married the local milkman - a Tom Jones lookalike with an …
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Small Business shout out: 'Natter Matters' by Rosie Johnson Illustrates can be found HERE Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small …
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More Rosebud: First memories from John Humphrys, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and more...
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37:30In this episode you join Gyles and Harriet at the Oldie of the Year lunch, where Harriet asks some of the guests at the event for their first memories. Including memories from Radio 4 legend John Humphrys, children's writer Dame Jacqueline Wilson, choreographer Arlene Philips, actress Nanette Newman and 102 year-old skydiver Manette Baillie. Plus s…
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Former Eastenders and present-day Archers actor Lucy Speed, and comedian Sarah Mills talk about books set in wartime London, a 1990s underground train, and Graham Greene's MI6.Lucy's choice is Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave, Which tells the tale of Mary, a woman who becomes a teacher at the beginning of the war, only for her life to tak…
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Denise Lewis, Chris Chibnall, Shân Veillard-Thomas, Rachel Burden
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1:00:31Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.By BBC Radio 4
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the ex-footballer and cult FIFA legend - Adebayo Akinfenwa. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with an…
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Gyles really enjoyed meeting this week's guest, Ed Balls, because he enjoyed bonding over their shared experience of Westminster. And the political gossip and insight in this chat is fascinating - from a very funny behind-the-scenes account of the famous dinner at Granita in Islington at which Tony Blair and Gordon Brown thrashed out their leadersh…
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More Rosebud - Gyles's diary, episode 11: the second half of 1964 - a road trip, election fever and school reports
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1:01:34We're back, diary fans, with another instalment from Gyles's diary. This one starts in the 1964 summer holidays, Gyles is 16, and he's off on a road trip with his Canadian cousin Johnnie. Gyles is not impressed. In the autumn it's time for the General Election and, at Bedales, the school mock election, in which Gyles is running as the Conservative …
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S10 EP7: I had a fight with Rob Beckett...
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52:46More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we discuss Josh's recent trip to see Sabrina Carpenter with his daughter. Rob hears from a guy he apparently had a fight with in school. And we call out for your submission for the new feature 'Other Parent W*nkers' Please follow and leave a ra…
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A Good Read: Nina Sosanya and Joelle Taylor
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27:41Actor Nina Sosanya and prize winning poet and writer Joelle Taylor talk favourite books with Harriett. Nina chooses Sally Jones and the False Rose by Jakob Wegelius, a children's novel with a mute gorilla engineer as its protagonist. The book appeals to Nina's love of engineering, and the city of Glasgow! Joelle nominates Booker Prize winning The S…
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A Commonwealth Farewell with Baroness Scotland
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52:07In this special final episode of the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth are joined by Baroness Patricia Scotland, the outgoing Commonwealth Secretary-General. As they reflect on nearly 70 episodes celebrating the poetry, culture, and voices of the Commonwealth, Baroness Scotland shares her insights on the power of the Commonweal…
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