James O'Brien (Part One)

Walking The Dog with Emily Dean

Joining Emily and Raymond on Walking The Dog this week is award-winning radio presenter and bestselling author James O’Brien - with his gorgeous cavapoo Polly!

James had an unfortunate incident with a Bassett Hound when he was younger - and he spent many of the following years as a strong objector to all things dog-mucus-related. However, since Polly has come into his life, he’s come round to the dog side.

We discuss talking openly about adoption, the impact of his private education and his subsequent teenage rebellions. James also tells us about his extraordinary entry into journalism - which involved John Major and a suit.... and also a very memorable encounter with Sean Connery!

Follow James on X @mrjamesob

Get your copy of How They Broke Britain here

You can listen to James’ podcast Full Disclosure on all podcast platforms, and you can hear him on LBC every weekday from 10am!

Follow Emily:

Instagram - @emilyrebeccadean

X - @divine_miss_em

Walking The Dog is produced by Faye Lawrence

Music: Rich Jarman

Artwork: Alice Ludlam

Photography: Karla Gowlett

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