Best Ian And Iain Podcasts (2024)

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NOW Yearbook ‘84: Ian Wade and Jude Rogers 1:04:17

6h ago1:04:17

1:04:17

“What we’re gonna do right here is go back, way back!” If you were really down with the cool kids in 1984, you would have most definitely have been passing around the school prized C90 cassettes featuring much copied Streetsounds compilations. And somewhere in there was Kurtis Blow’s AJ Scratch track with those immortal sampled words from the Jimmy…

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270. Sir Brandon Lewis 1:29:34

4d ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Iain speaks to former Conservative Cabinet Minister Sir Brandon Lewis about his decision to stand down from Parliament at the 2024 General Election, his experiences as a Cabinet Minister in the governments of Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, and how the Conservatives can rebuild from their bruising defeat in that 2024 election.…

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269. Lord Neil Kinnock 49:27

11d ago49:27

49:27

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. They discuss the election campaign, whether Keir Starmer is ready, the betting scandal, the future of the Labour Party and his own experience fighting elections. Neil also takes calls from LBC listeners.By Global

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268. Robert Halfon 44:58

19d ago44:58

44:58

Iain Dale interviews former Conservative MP and minister Robert Halfon about leaving politics and what might come next, the challenges of articulating a case for Israel, whether he'd offer his services to a Labour government - and much else besides!By Global

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267. Linda McDougall 47:24

27d ago47:24

47:24

Iain Dale interviews author and biographer Linda McDougall about her life of political journalism, marriage with late Labour MP Austin Mitchell and her latest book about Harold Wilson's trusted adviser and confidante MARCIA WILLIAMS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BARONESS FALKENDER.By Global

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NOW 15 - Summer ‘89: Matthew Horton 1:13:31

26d ago1:13:31

1:13:31

August 1989. The final year of ‘the finest pop decade ever’™️ is moving along quite nicely thank you very much. There’s most definitely a change in the air, and we don’t mean the launch of the FOUR channel Sky TV network. Relax everyone, UK Gold and TOTP reruns are coming in three years! No, real change was coming. The second summer of love in 1988…

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266. Ian Payne 1:01:07

1M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Iain Dale interviews fellow LBC presenter Ian Payne about how he discovered his love of sport, whether he enjoyed his stint on telly and the magic of early morning radio.By Global

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265. From the archive: Peter Sissons 43:20

1M ago43:20

43:20

In an interview from Iain's radio programme in 2011, he interviews the late broadcaster Peter Sissons. They speak about Peter's childhood going to school with the Beatles, his extraordinary life in broadcasting and his memoirs.By Global

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264. Jonathan Dimbleby 1:12:26

2M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby about his new book ENDGAME 1944: HOW STALIN WON THE WAR, which details the year which sealed the fate of the Nazis. Jonathan also speaks about his time at the BBC, and how the media landscape is changing. This episode was recorded before the prime minister called the general election.…

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263. Deborah Slattery 1:38:35

2M ago1:38:35

1:38:35

Iain Dale interviews one of his best friends, Deborah Slattery, who became a Conservative Party agent and was Iain’s campaign manager in North Norfolk. She was director of the Norfolk Deaf Association, and moved to Spain nine years ago. They also discuss child bereavement after Deborah and her husband Mike lost their six year old daughter Georgina …

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NOW 69 - Spring '08: Justin Lewis 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

It was the wise prophet and occasional flower impersonator Peter Gabriel that said, ‘I don’t remember, I don’t recall, I have no memory of anything at all.’ Do you remember 2008? Yes, it's only (!) 16 years ago, so I’ve no doubt you still have packets in the kitchen cupboard that are older, but do you also remember how the pop landscape of 2008 was…

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262. Fred Dinenage 57:50

2M ago57:50

57:50

Iain Dale interviews veteran broadcaster Fred Dinenage about his sixty years in broadcasting, the challenges and fun of working local news and kids TV - and his relationship with the Kray twins!By Global

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261. Helen Lederer 59:11

2M ago59:11

59:11

Iain Dale interviews comedian and writer Helen Lederer about getting through rejection in her career, being honest on stage and the changing comedy landscape, as well as plenty of stories from her memoir NOT THAT I'M BITTER. Due to a technical issue, there is a very short period in the middle in which the sound quality changes. The discussion is su…

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260. Matthew Syed 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Iain Dale interviews author and commentator Matthew Syed about his former life as a professional table tennis player, the UK's economic trouble, whether he still has political ambitions and much more besides.By Global

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259. Reverend Steve Chalke 47:26

3M ago47:26

47:26

Iain Dale interviews author, social entrepreneur and Baptist minister Reverend Steve Chalke about optimism, religion, making a positive difference and much more.By Global

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258. Liz Truss 1:23:58

3M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Iain Dale interviews former Prime Minister Liz Truss about her time in office, what conservatives are getting wrong, Biden vs Trump, net zero, defence spending 'activism' in the civil service, bugging Boris Johnson in hospital and much more besides, as well as Liz's new book TEN YEARS TO SAVE THE WEST.…

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NOW 116 - Autumn '23: David Quantick 57:24

3M ago57:24

57:24

It's November 2023, and the world's most successful compilation series is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Five decades of compiling the latest hits, the occasional miss, but always the songs that soundtracked our lives. Always there, always democratically and expertly sequencing the music that the UK buying (downloading/streaming/swiping) public …

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257. Matt Forde 52:10

3M ago52:10

52:10

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to comedian Matt Forde. They discuss his life-changing cancer diagnosis and recovery, the state of the political parties... and he gives us some of his best impressions! Matt also takes calls from LBC listeners.By Global

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Iain Tolhurst on 40 years of organic horticulture: Lessons, trials and triumphs (part two) 20:16

3M ago20:16

20:16

Bringing the fourth series of the SFT podcast to a close, Patrick Holden caught up with longtime friend and one of the pioneers of the UK’s organic farming movement, Iain ‘Tolly’ Tolhurst. “We need to bring farming back into society. It’s become completely divorced from society.” Tolhurst Organic, located on the Hardwick Estate between the Chiltern…

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256. Lord Peter Hain 54:39

3M ago54:39

54:39

Iain Dale interviews Labour peer and former MP Lord Hain about his time helping negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, the art of writing a good biography, and his latest thriller novel THE LION CONSPIRACY, which focuses on the real life corruption surrounding lion poaching in South Africa.By Global

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Iain Tolhurst on 40 years of organic horticulture: Lessons, trials and triumphs (part one) 55:49

4M ago55:49

55:49

Bringing the fourth series of the SFT podcast to a close, Patrick Holden caught up with longtime friend and one of the pioneers of the UK’s organic farming movement, Iain ‘Tolly’ Tolhurst. Tolhurst Organic, located on the Hardwick Estate between the Chilterns and the river Thames, is a model of sustainability, and one of the longest running organic…

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255. John O'Farrell 42:45

4M ago42:45

42:45

Iain Dale interviews author and comedy scriptwriter John O'Farrell about whether family should matter more than politics, standing against Theresa May in Maidenhead, his comedy writing (including the Mrs Doubtfire Musical!) and much else besides, including his new satirical novel about our divided times, FAMILY POLITICS.…

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NOW 29 - Autumn ‘94: Anna Doble 1:19:04

4M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Confidence, they say, is a preference for the habitual voyeur of what is known as… …1994, darlings! And of course, as perceived wisdom now dutifully dictates, we were all completely mad for it, lemon hooch in hand, union jacks draped around our football tops, waving two fingers to those damn yanks. Go home! Except, of course, the truth couldn’t be …

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254. Baroness Natalie Bennett 1:12:35

4M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Iain Dale interviews former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett about her views on how the economy should be reformed (debate ensues!), her time leading her party, how she got her peerage and whether she likes dealing with the media. They also talk about her new book CHANGE EVERYTHING: HOW WE CAN RETHINK, REPAIR AND REBUILD SOCIETY.…

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Julius Roberts on re-connecting people with the story behind their food 46:37

4M ago46:37

46:37

Julius Roberts – a first-generation farmer and chef with a passion for seasonal cooking and self-sufficiency – joins Patrick Holden for this episode of the SFT podcast. After studying sculpture at university, Julius worked as a full-time chef in London before moving to a smallholding in Dorset where he now farms. He keeps a range of livestock, incl…

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253. Tom Swarbrick 1:13:09

4M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Iain Dale interviews LBC presenter Tom Swarbrick about his time as a reporter (during which he once tried to take a horse on a bus), working in Number 10 with Theresa May, taking over the drivetime slot on LBC and dealing with breaking news.By Global

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252. Peter Hitchens 1:44:01

4M ago1:44:01

1:44:01

Iain Dale interviews journalist and author Peter Hitchens about his changing political views, the death of his mother, rediscovering religious faith, whether our prisons work and why he thinks he should be doing more TV work!By Global

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251. Lord Michael Howard 1:09:23

5M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Iain Dale interviews former leader of the Conservative Party Lord Howard about his journey through politics, his experiences of the 2005 election, that interview with Jeremy Paxman and Ann Widdecombe saying there was 'something of the night about him' - and much more besides.By Global

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John and Alice Pawsey on their journey from conventional to organic agriculture 51:37

5M ago51:37

51:37

In this episode of the SFT podcast, Patrick Holden sat down with John and Alice Pawsey, pioneering organic farmers of Shimpling Park Farm in Suffolk. As well as farming 650 hectares of arable land and 1,000 New Zealand Romney breeding ewes, Shimpling Park also farms an additional 980 hectares of land for neighbouring farmers, all of which are manag…

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250. Iain Dale 1:47:27

5M ago1:47:27

1:47:27

On this special edition to mark 250 episodes, Iain Dale is the interviewee. Carolyn Quinn speaks to him about his childhood growing up on a farm, his career in and around politics and getting into radio.By Global

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Prue Leith on her passion for cooking and the importance of food provenance 42:56

5M ago42:56

42:56

For this episode of the SFT podcast, Patrick Holden travelled to the Cotswolds to catch up with Dame Prue Leith – renowned restaurateur, cook, novelist and judge on the hugely popular Great British Bake Off. Prue recounts the incredible life she has led, from growing up in South Africa during Apartheid, to living in France where she discovered her …

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249. Lord Karan Bilimoria 55:51

5M ago55:51

55:51

Iain Dale interviews businessman Lord Bilimoria about why he founded Cobra Beer, his time as president of the CBI during the pandemic, his British Asian identity and whether Brexit is going very well.By Global

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248. Baroness Lynda Chalker 53:31

5M ago53:31

53:31

Iain Dale interviews former cabinet minister Baroness Chalker about her remarkable life in frontline politics, losing her mum when she was only a teenager, working with Margaret Thatcher - and being pegged by Iain as the next prime minister!By Global

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NOW 25 - Summer '93: Niall McMurray 1:16:51

5M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Pop. The way that we process everything. So, it's the summer of 1993. According to meteorological 'experts', the UK experienced its lowest maximum temperatures since 1972. Only 4 days were officially classified as 'HOT'. Well, I would argue, pop fans, that is UNLESS you had a swingorilliant copy of NOW, That's What I Call Music 25! (We'll take this…

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Dave Chapman on the history and evolution of the organic movement 1:05:11

6M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

As we reach the halfway point in this current series of the SFT podcast, Patrick Holden becomes the interviewee in a conversation with Dave Chapman on all things organic. Dave is the co-founder of the Real Organic Project, a farmer-led movement based in the US which aims to strengthen people’s understanding of the organic movement, including the tr…

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247. Jon Sopel 1:06:20

6M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Iain Dale interviews journalist and co-host of the podcast The News Agents about the US election, his career at the BBC, his biggest interviews, hopes and regrets - and much more.By Global

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246. Dov Forman 31:32

6M ago31:32

31:32

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to Dov Forman, social media creator and great-grandchild of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert.By Global

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245. Lord Eric Pickles 47:46

6M ago47:46

47:46

Iain Dale interviews Lord Pickles ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. They discuss his role as Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust issues, how important it is to remember the Holocaust and his desire for a permanent memorial in Westminster.By Global

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244. Wendy Chamberlain 39:31

6M ago39:31

39:31

Iain Dale interviews Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain about keeping her MPs in check, her former work in the police and being in a relationship with someone from a different political party.By Global

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Ian Wilkinson on organic seeds and the importance of knowledge sharing 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

Kicking off the new year and marking our fourth episode in the latest SFT podcast series, Patrick Holden meets with Ian Wilkinson at this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference. Ian is the Managing Director of Cotswold Seeds which boasts a bespoke seed catalogue, supplying 15,000 farmers across the UK with green manures, cover crops, herbal leys and…

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243. Nigel Evans 54:09

6M ago54:09

54:09

Iain Dale interviews Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Nigel Evans about the challenges of being largely neutral in his role, his relationship with former speaker John Bercow, being accused and acquitted of sexual abuse and coming out as gayBy Global

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Remembering Derek Draper 24:55

6M ago24:55

24:55

In this extra edition of All Talk, we look back to 2018 when psychotherapist and former political advisor and lobbyist Derek Draper joined Iain on his radio show to talk about his book CREATE SPACE. They discuss Derek's insights into how to live a happier, more fulfilling life and how to get the most out of your career. We remember Derek Draper, wh…

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NOW 24 - Spring ‘93: Sam Lidicott 1:11:10

6M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Welcome to Spring 1993. And, I’m sure you’ll all agree, there was only one phrase on everyone’s lips. I lick-he boom, boom down. (Checks notes) Anyway, more of that later. The legendary NOW compilation series has reached its twenty-fourth volume and is now standing proud as the finest collection of chart hits around. HITS who? And as the fourth yea…

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242. John Crace 49:29

6M ago49:29

49:29

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to the Guardian's John Crace. They discuss the state of our political system, the art of satire and his struggles with addiction, as well as his book DEPRAVED NEW WORLD.By Global

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241. The Best of 2023 1:32:17

7M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

Some of the best bits from Iain's All Talk interviews of 2023 - featuring LBC presenter Lewis Goodall, diplomat Lord Renwick, LGBT campaigner Peter Tatchell, British Ambassador to the U.S. Dame Karen Pierce, broadcaster and psychologist Dr Sian Williams, comedian and impressionist Steve Nallon, TV producer Rob Burley, economist Linda Yueh, The Sun'…

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Sarah Langford on getting back to the land through regenerative farming 46:41

7M ago46:41

46:41

For the third episode of the SFT podcast, and closing out 2023, Patrick Holden caught up with Sarah Langford – a criminal and family barrister, turned organic farmer and author of the critically acclaimed book, Rooted: How Regenerative Farming Can Change the World. Sarah spent 10 years as a barrister living in London, during which time she also wro…

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240. Cliff Richard 1:17:19

7M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

A festive treat. Iain Dale interviews Cliff Richard live at the Hammersmith Apollo in London about his childhood, all the stars he's met over the years, who he'd like to collaborate with next and so much more. For Iain's full story about interviewing Cliff, go to iaindale.com!By Global

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239. Kevin Day 53:01

7M ago53:01

53:01

Iain Dale interviews comedian, writer and podcaster Kevin Day. They discuss tribalism in football, Kevin getting thrown out of university and starting out in comedy as a working class lad… and the ego all comedians need in order to be successful.By Global

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Helmy Abouleish on greening the desert and COP28 49:08

7M ago49:08

49:08

While in Dubai at COP28, Patrick caught up with Helmy Abouleish, who – through his work as CEO of sustainable development initiative, SEKEM – has launched a soil carbon credit scheme in Egypt, bringing together around 40,000 farmers who are mainly smallholders farming biodynamically and organically. With food and agriculture a central theme at this…

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238. Alan Rusbridger 56:59

7M ago56:59

56:59

Iain Dale interviews Prospect Magazine editor, and former Guardian editor, Alan Rusbridger about his love for journalism, making changes at the Guardian, the shifting sands in broadcasting and his relationship with Julian Assange.By Global

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