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Iain Dale All Talk

English, Political, 1 season, 273 episodes, 4 days, 17 hours, 28 minutes
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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and ‘For the Many’ podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.
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247. Jon Sopel

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.
1/31/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 20 seconds
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246. Dov Forman

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.
1/27/202431 minutes, 32 seconds
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245. Lord Eric Pickles

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.
1/24/202447 minutes, 46 seconds
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244. Wendy Chamberlain

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.
1/17/202439 minutes, 31 seconds
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243. Nigel Evans

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 gay
1/10/202454 minutes, 9 seconds
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Remembering Derek Draper

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, who died today at the age of 56.
1/5/202424 minutes, 55 seconds
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242. John Crace

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.
1/3/202449 minutes, 29 seconds
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241. The Best of 2023

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's political editor Harry Cole, Radio X presenter Johnny Vaughan, anti conversion therapy campaigner Jayne Ozanne, journalist Carolyn Quinn, former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger and the one and only Cliff Richard.
12/27/20231 hour, 32 minutes, 17 seconds
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240. Cliff Richard

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!
12/20/20231 hour, 17 minutes, 19 seconds
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239. Kevin Day

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.
12/13/202353 minutes, 1 second
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238. Alan Rusbridger

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.
12/6/202356 minutes, 59 seconds
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BONUS: Alistair Darling

In this bonus edition of All Talk, we look back to 2011 when former Chancellor Alistair Darling joined Iain on his radio show to talk about his book BACK FROM THE BRINK. They also discuss his relationship with Gordon Brown, the financial crash and the fate of the Eurozone. We remember Alistair Darling, who died today at the age of 70.
11/30/202344 minutes, 45 seconds
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237. Carolyn Quinn

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Carolyn Quinn about starting out in radio, her career at the BBC, impartiality, diversity on the radio and the gender pay gap.
11/29/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 56 seconds
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236. Jayne Ozanne

Iain Dale interviews evangelical Christian and Chair of the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition about whether the UK is going in the right direction on LGBT rights, Jayne's experiences with the Church and coming out and whether Justin Welby is still the right man to be the Archbishop of Canterbury. Due to a technical issue, there are very short periods in which the sound quality changes. The discussion is so insightful, we've left those bits in.
11/22/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 14 seconds
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235. Sir Nicholas Mostyn

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to retired High Court judge Sir Nicholas Mostyn. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2020 and speaks about his experiences, as well as engaging with callers about their lives too.
11/15/202348 minutes, 17 seconds
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234. Julia Hobsbawm

Iain Dale interviews writer, broadcaster and networker Julia Hobsbawm about the importance of confidence, public speaking, mixing with all sorts of people, growing up with a well-known father and much more.
11/8/20231 hour, 18 seconds
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233. Jamie Driscoll

Iain Dale interviews the Mayor of the North of Tyne area Jamie Driscoll. They talk about how Labour blocked him from standing again under their banner, breaking into politics, how to lead on a local level and now raising his young boys to argue well.
11/1/202350 minutes, 30 seconds
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232. Steve Barclay

Iain Dale speaks to Health Secretary Steve Barclay for the Policy Exchange - live from the Conservative Party Conference.
10/25/202346 minutes, 30 seconds
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231. Nigel Fletcher

Iain Dale interviews political historian Nigel Fletcher about British opposition leaders over time - those who missed out on being Prime Minister, as well as Nigel's own experience of being an opposition leader in a council. What are the challenges of opposition? What's the boundary between opposition and protest? It's all through the lens of Nigel's new book THE NOT QUITE PRIME MINISTERS.
10/18/202350 minutes, 38 seconds
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230. Steve Richards

Iain Dale interviews political journalist and broadcaster Steve Richards. They discuss the huge political moments which changed the course of history over the last eighty years - detailed in his new book TURNING POINTS: CRISIS AND CHANGE IN MODERN BRITAIN FROM 1945 TO TRUSS.
10/11/20231 hour, 42 seconds
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229. Ros Atkins

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Ros Atkins about his career in news, his skill in explaining complex ideas and events in simple terms and his new book 'THE ART OF EXPLANATION: HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE'.
10/5/202355 minutes, 40 seconds
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228. Johnny Vaughan

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Johnny Vaughan about his unique show on Radio X, whether he misses telly, what it takes to be an LBC presenter, his tastes in music and literature, and the tricky subject of listener complaints!
9/27/202353 minutes, 56 seconds
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227. Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey

Iain Dale interviews former Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and former General Secretary of Unite Len McCluskey, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk contemporary politics and Jeremy's next steps, but they also discuss their new poetry book 'Poetry for the Many: An Anthology'.
9/20/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 1 second
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226. Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor

Iain Dale interviews legendary polling expert Sir John Curtice and Scottish political broadcaster Brian Taylor. They talk all things politics - the current state of play, how things might shift before the next election and what the hot button issues are for the British public. There's even a bit of singing too.
9/18/20231 hour, 17 minutes, 33 seconds
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225. Humza Yousaf

Iain Dale interviews First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss the SNP's turmoil, filling Nicola Sturgeon's shoes, the racial prejudice he's faced throughout his career... and there are four interruptions!
9/13/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
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224. Jess Phillips

Iain Dale interviews Labour MP and Shadow Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss what issues matter to the public, Keir Starmer vs Rishi Sunak, whether she'll keep her brief in a reshuffle, the Barbie Movie and much more besides.
9/11/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 55 seconds
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223. Polly Toynbee and Peter Hitchens

Iain Dale interviews columnists Polly Toynbee and Peter Hitchens, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. It gets heated as they discuss the downfall of marriage in the UK, whether Brexit is going well, how to write a column and much more.
9/6/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 53 seconds
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222. Vince Cable

Iain Dale interviews former Leader of the Liberal Democrats Vince Cable, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss what went wrong in the coalition, privatising Royal Mail, the challenges of leading a smaller party and whether he's an 'apologist' for the Chinese government - as well as loads more!
9/4/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 43 seconds
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221. Harriet Harman

Iain Dale interviews Labour MP Harriet Harman about the privileges committee investigation into Boris Johnson, the death of her husband Jack Dromey and the challenges overcome by women in Westminster.
8/30/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 44 seconds
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220. Alex Salmond and David Davis

Iain Dale interviews Alba Party Leader Alex Salmond and former Brexit Secretary David Davis, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk Scottish politics, whether Brexit could have gone better... and their unusual political friendship.
8/28/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 27 seconds
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219. Nicola Sturgeon

Iain Dale interviews former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. No topics are off-limits and they talk all things SNP; the current turmoil, the record of her government, how Humza Yousaf is getting on... and much more besides.
8/23/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 21 seconds
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218. Wes Streeting

Iain Dale interviews Shadow Health Secretary and Labour MP Wes Streeting, live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about Wes's spat with the SNP's Stephen Flynn, whether Wes is 'right wing', and his book ONE BOY, TWO BILLS AND A FRY UP: A MEMOIR OF GROWING UP AND GETTING ON.
8/21/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 23 seconds
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217. All Talk Live: The Best Bits!

See this as a tasting menu for the delights to come, in thirteen All Talk interviews recorded in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Mick Lynch, Jess Phillips, Alex Salmond and David Davis, Nicola Sturgeon, Chris Mullin and Sasha Swire, Wes Streeting, Harriet Harman, Polly Toynbee and Peter Hitchens, Penny Mordaunt, Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey, Sir John Curtice and Brian Taylor - finishing with Humza Yousaf. Enjoy! The full episodes will all be released over the next few weeks.
8/18/20231 hour, 23 seconds
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216. Chris Mullin and Sasha Swire

Iain Dale interviews writer and former MP Chris Mullin alongside acclaimed author Sasha Swire about their passion for political diarism. It's a conversation bursting with great anecdotes culled from the corridors of Westminster, as well as plenty of takes on the current state of politics too.
8/16/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 55 seconds
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215. Penny Mordaunt

Iain Dale interviews Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about her unique role in the Coronation, whether the Tories can win the next election, connecting with the public and how to argue well in the House of Commons, and much else!
8/14/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 55 seconds
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214. Mick Lynch

Iain Dale interviews General Secretary of the RMT union Mick Lynch, live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about Mick's youth growing up in multicultural West London, becoming active in trade unionism, Keir Starmer's missions, the RMT's ongoing dispute over pay and plans to shut train ticket offices, class conflict and much more besides.
8/9/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 33 seconds
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213. Harry Cole

Iain Dale interviews political journalist and author Harry Cole about his work as political editor of The Sun, dealing with the different Downing Street administrations over recent years, how to deal with slow news days and what's coming next in British politics.
8/2/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 30 seconds
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212. Linda Yueh

Iain Dale interviews economist and author Dr Linda Yueh about growing up in Taiwan and the United States, how to manage a country's economy, the overlap between political and financial crises and her book THE GREAT CRASHES: LESSONS FROM GLOBAL MELTDOWNS AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM.
7/26/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
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211. Kieran Maguire

Iain Dale interviews academic and podcaster Kieran Maguire about his career making football finance make sense, whether there's too much money in the beautiful game... and a surprise phone call from a certain former prime minister. His podcast is THE PRICE OF FOOTBALL. [Recorded in a spacious living room.]
7/19/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
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210. Viv Groskop

Iain Dale interviews journalist and comedian Viv Groskop about the importance of confidence to success in various careers, the thrills and challenges of being on stage and being proud of your roots. It's all part of her new book HAPPY HIGH STATUS: HOW TO BE EFFORTLESSLY CONFIDENT.
7/12/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds
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209. Rory Carroll

Iain Dale interviews The Guardian’s Ireland correspondent about his career in journalism as a foreign correspondent. They also talk his new book KILLING THATCHER, which Iain describes as his Book of the Year. Its focus is the IRA bombing of The Grand Hotel in Brighton in 1984, but it’s about so much more than that too.
7/3/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
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208. Rob Burley

Iain Dale interviews television producer Rob Burley about the rise of political TV, whether a 'tough' interviewing style is always right, the relationship between producers and presenters and some fascinating stories from his new book WHY IS THIS LYING BASTARD LYING TO ME?
6/28/20231 hour, 30 minutes, 26 seconds
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207. Faiza Shaheen

Iain Dale interviews inequality academic and author Faiza Shaheen about social mobility, running to be an MP, diversity in politics and her new book KNOW YOUR PLACE: HOW SOCIETY SETS US UP TO FAIL AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT.
6/21/202358 minutes, 35 seconds
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206. Chris Mullin

Iain Dale interviews diarist and former Labour MP Chris Mullin about the newly released fourth volume DIDN'T YOU USE TO BE CHRIS MULLIN?, which covers political events between 2010 and 2022. They discuss the sheer volume of changes during that period - including the highs and lows of the Conservative Party with its four leaders and the tumult in the Labour Party under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn.
6/14/202356 minutes, 53 seconds
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205. Ben Kentish

Iain Dale interviews Ben Kentish about how to be a lobby journalist, building and maintaining relationships with politicians and advisers... and being a 'pain in the arse' at school.
6/7/20231 hour, 1 minute, 19 seconds
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204. Baroness Helena Kennedy

Iain Dale interviews Baroness Helena Kennedy about her life as a lawyer tackling violence against women and girls, the difficulty of balancing political views with legal work... and her unique role in the Coronation of King Charles III.
5/31/202354 minutes, 40 seconds
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203. Steve Nallon

Iain Dale interviews impressionist and writer Steve Nallon about the tricks of his trade as a voice artist, the easiest public figures to impersonate and how he's adapted his repertoire over time. They also discuss Steve's new novel for young people THE TIME THAT NEVER WAS.
5/24/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 41 seconds
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202. Alvin Felzenberg

Iain Dale interviews American author and historian Alvin Felzenberg about getting to know numerous US presidents, including Ronald Reagan and the Bushes, working on the 9/11 Commission and how he would rank American leaders throughout history.
5/17/202347 minutes, 1 second
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Introducing: Unprecedented

Brexit, Covid, Partygate, lockdowns, leaks, the war in Ukraine, a cost-of-living crisis and the scandals that plagued our politics. Guto Harri was in the room when the big decisions were made. In this podcast, expect unprecedented access behind the shiny black door of Number 10 Downing Street, during one of the most chaotic periods in British political history.  Guto was Boris Johnson’s Communications Chief. When he first walked over the Number 10 threshold, things weren’t normal. A set of circumstances, scandals and chaos that will never be repeated. It was unprecedented. Episode one out now on Global Player.
5/15/20233 minutes, 46 seconds
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201. Njambi McGrath

Iain Dale interviews comedian and actor Njambi McGrath about her career in comedy, the damage done by the British Empire and her book THROUGH THE LEOPARD'S GAZE, which details her harrowing but inspiring childhood in Kenya.
5/10/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 28 seconds
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200. Tim Marshall

Iain Dale interviews foreign affairs journalist and author Tim Marshall about his time as a TV correspondent, the personalities and characters he's met throughout his career covering major international events, as well as his new book THE FUTURE OF GEOGRAPHY: HOW POWER AND POLITICS IN SPACE WILL CHANGE OUR WORLD.
5/3/202357 minutes, 45 seconds
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199. Julia Langdon

Iain Dale interviews veteran journalist and writer Julia Langdon. They discuss the challenges of breaking into journalism, forming relationships with politicians and the wide variety of people Julia has interviewed. She's gone toe-to-toe with then Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie, Chinese revolutionary leader Deng Xiaoping and the poet Ogden Nash, among many others. Also, she once caught out Jeffrey Archer doing a fake American accent...
4/26/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 33 seconds
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198. Len McCluskey

Iain Dale interviews trade unionist and campaigner Len McCluskey. They discuss his childhood in Liverpool, taking on Margaret Thatcher's government and how unions have changed over the years, as well as the challenges from his time as General Secretary of Unite. Len's book is ALWAYS RED.
4/19/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 26 seconds
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197. Tim Bale

Iain Dale interviews political academic Professor Tim Bale about whether being impartial helps or hinders his work, the influence of 'celebrity' Brexiteers, the highs and lows of the Conservative leadership contest and his book THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY AFTER BREXIT: TURMOIL AND TRANSFORMATION.
4/12/202347 minutes, 49 seconds
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196. Dr Sian Williams

Iain Dale interviews NHS psychologist and broadcaster Dr Sian Williams about moving from news presenting to counselling, how to handle anxiety, stress and trauma, as well as her book RISE: A FIRST-AID KIT FOR GETTING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES.
4/5/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 23 seconds
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195. Alistair Griffin

Iain Dale interviews singer-songwriter Alistair Griffin. They discuss the start of his musical career as a busker in York, how he was mentored by Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, as well as the inspiration behind some of the songs on his latest album FOREVER TODAY: A TRIBUTE TO ROBIN GIBB.
3/29/20231 hour, 8 seconds
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194. Nick Gibb

Iain Dale interviews Conservative MP and Schools Minister Nick Gibb. They discuss how he got into politics, whether he's afraid to have a row with headteachers and whether he'll achieve what he wants to achieve before the next election.
3/22/202359 minutes, 51 seconds
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193. Zoe Williams

Iain Dale interviews Guardian columnist and author Zoe Williams. They discuss her upbringing, whether Oxbridge is what it's cracked up to be, how to write a column and the kind of people she dreads to interview.
3/15/20231 hour, 1 minute, 49 seconds
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192. Dame Karen Pierce

Iain Dale is in Washington and interviews Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the United States. They discuss a day in the life of a diplomat, as well as the importance of the 'special relationship', the Northern Ireland protocol and how the American people responded to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
3/8/202345 minutes, 55 seconds
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191. Arthur Smith

Iain Dale interviews comedian and writer Arthur Smith. They discuss when Arthur found out he was funny, the feeling when a show goes wrong and the power of the Edinburgh Fringe. Arthur's stage show MY FIRST 75 YEARS IN COMEDY is playing at the Pleasance Theatre in London.
3/1/202349 minutes, 58 seconds
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190. Peter Tatchell

Iain Dale interviews the equality campaigner Peter Tatchell, in the week of the 40th anniversary of the Bermondsey by-election, often described as the dirtiest, most violent and most homophobic election in Britain since 1945. They discuss Peter's inspiration for a lifetime of campaigning, gay marriage in the UK and the most evil person Peter has ever met.
2/22/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 32 seconds
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189. Lord Robin Renwick

Iain Dale interviews former British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Renwick. They discuss the policies and vision of President George H.W. Bush, in comparison with many other US Presidents, as well as Lord Renwick's own varied and fascinating career. It's all based around his new book A TRUE STATESMAN: GEORGE H.W. BUSH AND THE 'INDISPENSABLE NATION'.
2/15/20231 hour, 15 minutes, 14 seconds
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BONUS: Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and former minister Kemi Badenoch.
7/14/202228 minutes, 33 seconds
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BONUS: Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committe Tom Tugendhat.
7/14/202227 minutes, 23 seconds
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BONUS: Tory leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and International Trade minister Penny Mordaunt.
7/12/202225 minutes, 48 seconds
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BONUS: Conservative leadership candidate Nadhim Zahawi

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi.
7/12/202228 minutes, 28 seconds
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BONUS: Conservative leadership candidate Grant Shapps

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
7/11/202230 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Best of All Talk 2021

A selection from the best All Talk interviews in 2021, including Tim Rice, Nicky Campbell, Stephen Pound and David Amess.
12/29/20212 hours, 23 minutes, 8 seconds
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*BONUS* Unite the Union General Secretary Hustings

Iain Dale is joined by candidates for the position of General Secretary for Unite the Union Sharon Graham and Gerard Coyne. Candidate Steve Turner declined to appear.
7/29/202147 minutes, 36 seconds
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Owen Paterson

Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP Owen Paterson, a year on from his wife taking her own life. It's an open, frank discussion about the impact suicide can have on family members, and the importance of spotting the signs early and seeking the right help. Iain and Owen take calls from listeners about their experiences.
7/16/202147 minutes, 23 seconds
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Caroline Flint

Iain Dale talks to former Labour MP Caroline Flint about her life and political career. In an intensely personal conversation she talks about how she’s coped with losing her seat, her family background, her ministerial career and how political friendships have been shattered over Brexit.
12/16/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 38 seconds
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Paul Embery

Iain Dale talks to trade unionist Paul Embery about his time with the Fire Brigades Union, why Labour has lost its working class roots, and his new book DESPISED: WHY THE MODERN LEFT LOATHES THE WORKING CLASS.
12/9/202053 minutes, 51 seconds
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Jonny Oates

Iain Dale talks to LibDem Peer and former chief of staff to Nick Clegg in the Coalition years, Jonny Oates, now Lord Oates about his book I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN. He talks movingly about running away to Addis Ababa as a 15 year old, his work in Zimbabwe and South Africa and his career as a public affairs consultant. He discusses how the coalition came into being, what it was like working for Nick Clegg, and where the Liberal Democrats go from here.
12/2/20201 hour, 1 minute, 42 seconds
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Peter Cardwell

Iain Dale talks to former Government Special Advisor Peter Cardwell about his life as a special advisor to four cabinet ministers and his new book THE SECRET LIFE OF SPECIAL ADVISERS.
11/25/202051 minutes, 2 seconds
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Chris Bryant MP

In an intensely personal conversation Iain Dale talks to Chris Bryant about his life, career, motivations, reputation and books. They spend the last part of the interview discussing his new book ‘The Glamour Boys’. This is one you won’t want to miss.
11/18/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 5 seconds
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Christian Wolmar

Iain talks to transport journalist and activist Christian Wolmar about his journalism, influences and career, and his campaign to be Mayor of London in 2016, during which he and Christian had a falling out.
11/11/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 46 seconds
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Bonus : Cliff Richard

Iain Dale achieves one of his lifetime ambitions and interviews Sit Cliff Richard for a whole hour. They discuss his life, career, music and the allegations that nearly ruined his life, but fought back against. They discuss his religion, and how he intends to spend the rest of his life. Let’s get ‘Wired for Sound’…!
11/5/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sir Vince Cable

Iain Dale talks to Sir Vince Cable about his life, politics, being LibDem leader, his fascination with ballroom dancing and his new book CHINA ENGAGE.
11/4/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 8 seconds
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Austin Mitchell

Iain Dale talks to Austin Mitchell who served as Labour MP for Great Grimsby from 1977 to 2015. They talk about his political and broadcasting careers, his love of photography and his new book on J B Priestley’s wartime broadcasts.
10/28/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 54 seconds
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John Kampfner

Iain talks to the former New Statesman editor about his career in journalism and his new book WHY THE GERMANS DO IT BETTER.
10/20/202052 minutes, 49 seconds
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Steve Baker MP

Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP for Wycombe, Steve Baker, about his life in politics, why he became an MP, the Brexit debate and his role in it, his period as a Brexit Minister, his religious faith, his love of skydiving and his near death experience, and whether he would accept a ministerial job in a reshuffle and who his political heroes are.
10/13/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 46 seconds
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Margot James

In a deeply personal conversation, Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Margot James about her life, career in politics, sexuality and whether there’s life after leaving Parliament.
10/6/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 37 seconds
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Sir Richard Evans

Iain Dale talks to one of the country’s most eminent historians, Sir Richard Evans, who also happened to be Iain’s history tutor at university. He is the country’s leading authority on the Nazis and has written a new book on Nazi conspiracy theories, THE HITLER CONSPIACIES: The Third Reich and the paranoid imagination. They venture far and wide in a warm and personal conversation.
9/29/202056 minutes, 26 seconds
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Will Young

Iain is joined by Pop Idol winner Will Young, who talks about his career, takes calls from listeners and discusses his new book 'To be a gay man'
9/15/202050 minutes, 59 seconds
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Douglas Murray

Iain Dale talks to the writer Douglas Murray about his life, career, books and beliefs
9/8/202049 minutes, 42 seconds
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Gyles Brandreth

The 3rd episode of a digital edition of Iain Dale: All Talk at the Edinburgh fringe, Iain is in conversation with Gyles Brandreth - writer, broadcaster, actor, former MP and Lord Commissioner of the Treasury.
9/1/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 1 second
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Alastair Campbell

In the second of 3 All Talk episodes as part of an Edinburgh digital fringe, Iain Dale talks to Alastair Campbell and covers topics from Brexit, to Coronavirus, mental health and leadership. Also, Alastair reveals his sleeping habits, why he wants to be fluent in German and the reasons he hasn’t rejoined Labour.
8/25/20201 hour, 15 minutes
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David Davis

In the first of 3 All Talk episodes as part of an Edinburgh digital fringe, Iain Dale talks to David Davis and covers topics from the government handling of the Coronavirus pandemic, to David's career in Theresa May's cabinet. Also, what happened when David & Iain flew in a helicopter and the pilot let David take the controls...
8/18/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 59 seconds
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Daniel Forrester

Daniel Forrester is an American entrepreneur and political commentator. He also happens to be Iain Dale’s best friend. They talk about the power of friendship, meeting your heroes, their relationships with their fathers and how they’ve stayed friends despite rarely seeing each other. It’s the kind of emotional and personal conversation that only best friends can have. Expect a few revelations, a lot of laughs and also a few tears (from both of them) along the way.
8/11/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 38 seconds
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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

Iain Dale talks to top columnist and commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown about her life, views and career. She’s in a very reflective mood. They talk at length about her violent and difficult childhood in Uganda, what Britain means to her, how she deals with social media abuse and much more besides. It’s Yasmin as you’ve never heard her before.
8/4/202059 minutes, 19 seconds
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BONUS: Iain addresses male rape and sexual assault on his LBC show

BONUS: Iain addresses male rape and sexual assault on his LBC show
8/3/20201 hour, 33 minutes, 37 seconds
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Tom Harris

Iain Dale talks to Telegraph columnist and former Labour MP, Minister and award-winning blogger, Tom Harris.
7/28/20201 hour, 11 seconds
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Andrea Leadsom

Iain Dale has a deeply personal conversation with former Cabinet Minister and two time Conservative leadership contender about her life, career and time in politics.
7/21/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 1 second
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BONUS: Beijing's cover-up of its human rights abuses against the Uighur community

Iain Dale covers Maajid Nawaz's Saturday afternoon show. Recent footage has surfaced on social media showing Uighur people being bussed out of their region to wo as forced labour in factories across the country during the coronavirus pandemic. Iain asks, how can this be stopped?
7/18/202052 minutes, 35 seconds
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Senator James McGrath

James McGrath is a Senator in the Upper House of the Australian Parliament, representing Queensland. He started out in political life in Westminster, working for the Conservatives and then becoming Deputy Director of Boris Johnson’s first London mayoral campaign. He gives some very honest analysis of Boris Johnson’s qualities and failings, goes into detail about the art of political campaigning, and has some interesting thoughts on Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard and Malcolm Turnbull and the viscerality of Australian politics.
7/14/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds
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Tim Montgomerie

Iain talks to Conservative polemicist Tim Montgomerie about his life in politics, his religious beliefs, the creation of ConservativeHome, being chief of staff to Iain Duncan Smith and what he wants to do next.
7/7/20201 hour, 44 seconds
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Chris Mason

Iain Dale talks to political journalist and presenter Chris Mason about his career in broadcasting, what it’s like presenting ‘Any Questions’, how Coronavirus has affected broadcasting, his sense of imposter syndrome and whether regional accents are a bonus or a hindrance to a successful career in broadcasting.
6/30/20201 hour, 19 minutes, 5 seconds
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BONUS: Iain takes your calls on his LBC show about your adoption experiences

BONUS: Iain takes your calls on his LBC show about your adoption experiences
6/30/202033 minutes, 42 seconds
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Simon Marks

Iain Dale talks to Simon Marks, LBC’s Washington Correspondent about his career in radio and television, working for LBC in the early days, life at Radio Luxembourg and ITN, and how he came to found his international news network Feature Story News. If you’re interested in the business of news or are a bit of a radio geek, you’ll love this hour long conversation.
6/23/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
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BONUS: Getting Together

In this podcast for the Jo Cox Foundation, Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale talk about the Great Get Together weekend, their own friendship and why public discourse is at an all time low.
6/19/202036 minutes, 17 seconds
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Tracey Crouch MP

Iain talks to the popular Conservative MP Tracey Crouch about her life before politics, how she got elected, being Sports Minister and the importance of family life. And she nearly reveals for the first time how she voted in the European referendum. And we find out whether she would give up a cabinet job as Secretary of State for DCMS to play one game for her beloved Tottenham Hotspur.
6/16/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 38 seconds
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Liam Halligan

Iain spends an hour with top economics commentator, broadcaster and author, Liam Halligan. Liam is a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph and broadcasts about economic and business matters. He is the author of CLEAN BREXIT and HOME TRUTHS.
6/9/20201 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
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BONUS: Interview with Willie Walsh, CEO of IAG

BONUS: Interview with Willie Walsh, CEO of IAG
6/8/202024 minutes, 16 seconds
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BONUS: Denise Headley, aka 'Denise in Enfield', joins Iain on his evening show.

BONUS: Denise Headley, aka 'Denise in Enfield', joins Iain on his evening show.
6/5/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 36 seconds
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Andrew Marr

In the first of a new series of podcast interviews with leading political and media figures, Iain interviews BBC broadcasting legend Andrew Marr about his career in journalism and broadcasting. Andrew talks about his love of painting, the difficulties of broadcasting in a Covid 19 world and they discuss the art of the political interview.
6/3/202048 minutes, 9 seconds
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The City trader who quit his job to fight ISIS

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This week Iain speaks to the former City trader Macer Gifford who spent three years fighting with the YPG against Isis in Syria. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
5/27/202058 minutes, 32 seconds
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David Petraeus on Military Command, Brexit and Donald Trump

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features an interview with General David Petraeus from December 2018 - a leading military figure in Iraq and Afghanistan under George W Bush. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
5/19/202047 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ed Balls on Brexit, Norwich City and Strictly Come Dancing

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features two interviews with Ed Balls from 2016 - discussing Brexit, Norwich City, his time in politics and on Strictly Come Dancing. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
5/12/202040 minutes, 22 seconds
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Motor Neurone Disease and Gordon Aikman

Award-winning LBC radio presenter and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features an LBC show from 2015 with Gordon Aikman, who died from Motor Neurone Disease aged 31. He tells his story via diary entries and interview, followed by Iain's tribute to him after he passed away. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
5/5/202049 minutes, 49 seconds
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Psychics and Mediums

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features an hour on psychics and mediums, from the archives of Iain's LBC show from 2012. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
4/28/202057 minutes, 52 seconds
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Election Nights

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features 'Counting Chickens' - a documentary Iain made for 5 Live in June 2001 about the history of election night broadcasting. It went out half an hour before the polls closed on June 8 2001... Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
4/21/202025 minutes, 6 seconds
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Jim Bleat for Prime Minister

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features 'Jim Bleat for Prime Minister' by Margaret Woodhouse - a children’s book on politics. It seeks to explain politics and elections to children in a unique and entertaining story about how a sheep becomes prime minister. Iain published it as a book and audiobook through his company Politico’s in 2000. Each chapter is read by a UK politician – John Redwood, Martin Bell, Charles Kennedy, Teresa Gorman and Harriet Harman. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
4/14/202042 minutes, 38 seconds
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Politico's with Margaret Thatcher and Gyles Brandreth

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode is from a literary dinner held at The Savoy in April 2002 to mark the fifth anniversary of Politico’s. Margaret Thatcher was the guest of honour, Gyles Brandreth was master of ceremonies and there were speeches by Iain Dale, Sir John Nott, Sir Bernard Ingham and Professor Peter Hennessy. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
4/7/202057 minutes, 5 seconds
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Sir Keir Starmer on Labour leadership and Coronavirus

Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Sir Keir Starmer KCB QC about coronavirus, political opposition and his bid to become Labour's next leader. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
3/31/202048 minutes, 11 seconds
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Nicolas Pelham on the press, coronavirus and being trapped in Iran

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Nicolas Pelham about his extraordinary story of being trapped in Iran. On the day he was due to fly back to London he was detained by intelligence officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and prevented from leaving the country for seven weeks Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
3/24/202021 minutes, 47 seconds
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Keith Simpson and Sir Norman Lamb at UEA

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Keith Simpson and Sir Norman Lamb. Keith Simpson is a British Conservative Party politician and military historian who served as Member of Parliament for Broadland from 2010 to 2019, having previously served as the MP for Mid Norfolk from 1997 to 2010. Sir Norman Lamb is a British Liberal Democrat politician and solicitor. He was the Member of Parliament for North Norfolk from 2001 to 2019 and chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee from 2017 to 2019. Lamb was a candidate in the 2015 Liberal Democrats leadership election. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
3/17/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 51 seconds
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Michael Foot on Journalism, Iraq and Labour Leadership

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews Michael Foot, who was a British Labour Party politician who served as Labour Leader from 1980 to 1983. Foot began his career as a journalist on Tribune and the Evening Standard. He co-wrote the 1940 polemic against appeasement of Adolf Hitler, Guilty Men, under a pseudonym Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
3/10/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Political Classics

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain publishes a range of classic political speeches, read by contemporary politicians. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
3/3/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ann Widdecombe on politics, fame and working with Iain

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. In this episode, Iain interviews British politician, author and television personality Ann Widdecombe in 2003. It is a radio version of the theatre show ‘An Audience with Ann Widdecombe’ that Iain used to host in theatres all over the country. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
2/26/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 59 seconds
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Kenneth Clarke on the House of Commons, Nottinghamshire and Valentine's Day

Following a hugely successful and headline-grabbing debut run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to the stage, in conversation with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. For the Nottingham date of his tour, Iain welcomes as his guest the recently retired MP for Rushcliffe, Kenneth Clarke, to discuss his distinguished career and his eventful time as Father of the House of Commons. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
2/19/20201 hour, 57 minutes, 50 seconds
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Tony Blair on Brexit, leadership and referendums

Iain Dale talks with Tony Blair in 2019. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
2/12/202028 minutes, 15 seconds
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Donald Trump on The Apprentice, success and achievements

Iain Dale talks with Donald Trump in 2012. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
2/5/202012 minutes, 44 seconds
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Andrew Doyle, Grace Campbell, Matt Forde and Konstantin Kisin

Iain Dale talks with comedians Andrew Doyle, Grace Campbell, Matt Forde and Konstantin Kisin about getting into comedy, it's intersection with politics - and their take on the political stories of 2019. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
1/29/202058 minutes, 51 seconds
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Alan Johnson on Labour, polling and his childhood

Alan Johnson is a British Labour Party politician who served as Home Secretary from June 2009 to May 2010. Before that, he filled a wide variety of cabinet positions in both the Blair and Brown governments, including Education Secretary, Health Secretary and Home Secretary. He was in the House of Commons until 2017. He wrote a memoir, This Boy: A Memoir of a Childhood, telling the story of his childhood. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
1/22/202054 minutes, 9 seconds
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Heidi Allen and Layla Moran on changing parties, career aspirations and poverty

Heidi Allen is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament for South Cambridgeshire from 2015 to 2019. Initially elected as a Conservative, she resigned from the party in February 2019, joining and later serving as leader of Change UK. Layla Moran is a British Liberal Democrat politician. She has served as the Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon since the 2017 general election. She was re-elected in 2019. Moran studied Physics at Imperial College London and worked as a maths and physics teacher before becoming an MP. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
1/15/202055 minutes, 35 seconds
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Paul Gambacini on Radio, the Metropolitan Police and Operation Yewtree

Paul Gambaccini is an American-British radio and television presenter and author in the United Kingdom, known as "The Great Gambo" and "The Professor of Pop" from his days at Radio 1. He is currently the presenter of “Pick of the Pops” on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday afternoons. Inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in 2005, Gambaccini is the author of more than 15 books. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
1/8/202051 minutes, 30 seconds
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Neil and Christine Hamilton discuss Resilience, Partnership and UKIP

Neil Hamilton is a British politician, non-practising barrister, and former teacher. He has been a UK Independence Party (UKIP) Member of the National Assembly for Wales for the Mid and West Wales region since 2016. His wife Christine and he went on to become media celebrities. Christine Hamilton is an English media personality and author. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
1/1/202057 minutes, 6 seconds
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Anne Diamond and Nick Owen discuss TV-AM

Anne Diamond is a British journalist and broadcaster. She hosted Good Morning Britain for TV-am and the similarly titled Good Morning... with Anne and Nick for BBC One, both with Nick Owen as her co-presenter. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
12/25/201959 minutes, 53 seconds
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Johnny Mercer on Defence, Elections and Boris

John Luther Mercer is a British politician who has served as the Conservative MP for Plymouth Moor View since the 2015 general election. He is a former British Army officer and an author. In 2019, he was made a minister in the Ministry of Defence in the government led by Boris Johnson. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
12/18/201954 minutes, 48 seconds
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Brandon Lewis and Eric Pickles on Brexit, getting into Politics and Social Media

Brandon Kenneth Lewis CBE PC is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as Minister of State for Security and Deputy to Home Secretary Priti Patel for EU Exit and No Deal Preparation since July 2019. Eric Jack Pickles is a British Conservative Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar from the 1992 general election to the 2017 general election and was the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government until May 2015. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
12/11/201957 minutes, 10 seconds
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Christopher Biggins on Comedy, Show Business and Higher Powers

Christopher Biggins is an English actor and television presenter, best known for his role as Lukewarm in the BBC sitcom Porridge. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
12/4/201959 minutes, 24 seconds
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Fi Glover and Sarah Smith on the Gender Pay Gap, Fortunately and Boris

Fi Glover is a British BBC journalist and presenter who currently presents the Fortunately Podcast with Jane Garvey, The Listening Project for BBC Radio 4, Shared Experience for BBC Radio 4 and My Perfect Country for the BBC World Service. Sarah Smith is a Scottish radio and television news reporter with the BBC. She holds the post of Scotland Editor and also presents the BBC Radio 4 Today programme. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
11/27/201950 minutes, 50 seconds
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Kate Adie and Yasmin Alibhai Brown on Journalism, Freedom and the Law

Kate Adie and Yasmin Alibhai Brown are two of the UK's top journalists. Kate Adie was chief news correspondent for BBC News between 1989 and 2003, during which time she reported from war zones around the world. Yasmin Alibhai Brown is a regular columnist for the i and the London Evening Standard, she is a well-known commentator on immigration, diversity, and multiculturalism issues. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
11/20/20191 hour, 1 minute, 58 seconds
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Sadiq Khan on Policing, Trump and Surviving Brexit

Sadiq Khan is a British politician who has served as Mayor of London since 2016. He was previously the Member of Parliament for Tooting from 2005 until 2016. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
11/13/201955 minutes, 35 seconds
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Dame Louise Casey & Jacqui Smith on Political Positions and Fields of Wheat Moments

Dame Louise Casey is a British government official working in social welfare. She was the deputy director of Shelter in 1992, head of the Rough Sleepers' Unit (RSU) in 1999, a director of the national Anti-Social Behaviour Unit (ASBU) in 2003, head of the Respect Task Force in 2005 and the UK's first Victims' Commissioner in March 2010. She became director general of Troubled Families on 1 November 2011. Jacqui Smith is a British Labour politician. She was the Member of Parliament for Redditch from 1997 until 2010, the first female Home Secretary and the third woman to hold one of the Great Offices of State, after Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister) and Margaret Beckett(Foreign Secretary). Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
11/6/20191 hour, 59 seconds
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Jo Swinson on Power, Privilege and Politics

Jo Swinson CBE is a British politician from Scotland serving as Leader of the Liberal Democrats since 2019. She is the first woman and the youngest person to hold the position. She has been the Member of Parliament for East Dunbartonshire since 2017, having previously held the seat between 2005 and 2015. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
10/30/201949 minutes, 41 seconds
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Kirsty Wark on Losing Parents, Boris and Mental Health

Kirsty Wark is a Scottish journalist and television presenter, best known for fronting BBC Two's news and current affairs programme Newsnight since 1993. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
10/23/201956 minutes, 49 seconds
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Christiane Amanpour on journalism, CNN and the future

Christiane Amanpour is a British-Iranian journalist and television host. Amanpour is the Chief International Anchor for CNN and host of CNN International's nightly interview program Amanpour. She is also the host of Amanpour & Company on PBS. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
10/16/20191 hour, 16 seconds
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Bonus: Dominic Raab

Dominic Raab is a senior British politician serving as First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs since July 2019. Raab served in the British Cabinet as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union in 2018, until his resignation. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
10/12/20191 hour, 57 seconds
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Len McClusky on Trade Unions, Casual Workers and the future of Great Britain

Len McClusky is a British trade unionist. He is General Secretary of Unite the Union, the largest affiliate and a major donor to the Labour Party. As a young adult, he spent some years working in the Liverpool Docks for the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, prior to becoming a full-time union official for the Transport and General Workers' Union (T&GWU) in 1979. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
10/9/20191 hour, 48 seconds
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Bonus: The Conservative Party Conference on Socialism

In this bonus edition of Iain Dale All Talk, Iain is at a fringe event from the Conservative Party conference that he chaired. Hear their balloon debate: Socialism – Future or Failure put on by the Institute of Economic Affairs and the Taxpayers Alliance. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
10/6/201951 minutes, 20 seconds
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Nicholas Soames on Churchill, Brexit and Mugabe

Nicholas Soames is a British politician serving as the MP for Mid Sussex since 1997. He was Minister for State for the Armed Forces from 1994 to 1997. And he is the grandson of Winston Churchill. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
10/2/20191 hour, 1 minute, 5 seconds
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David Starkey on history, naughtiness and homosexuality

David Starkey is a well-known radio and television personality, first appearing on television in 1977. While a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4, his acerbic tongue earned him the sobriquet of "rudest man in Britain". Starkey has presented several history documentaries. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
9/25/20191 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
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Tony Abbott on Brexit and being Prime Minister

Tony Abbott is an Australian politician who served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015 and leader of the Liberal Party from 2009 to 2015. He served as Leader of the Opposition from 2009 to 2013, and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Warringah from 1994 to 2019. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
9/20/201949 minutes, 59 seconds
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Jess Phillips on feminism, online abuse and knifing Jeremy Corbyn

Jess Phillips was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Lucy Powell, then Shadow Education Secretary, in September 2015 and In September 2016, she was elected chair of the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party (WPLP). Iain and Jess discuss the politics, her aspirations for Prime Minister, clashing with Diane Abbott and knifing Jeremy Corbyn ‘in the front’. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
9/18/201958 minutes, 31 seconds
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Sayeeda Warsi on Politics, Racism and Power

“In politics, if you get the platform to make a difference – rather than getting precious about the power you don’t have, use the power you do have” Sayeeda Warsi served in David Cameron’s Cabinet and was co-chairman of the conservative party from 2010 to 2012. She grew up in West Yorkshire, in a family of Pakistani Muslim immigrants – and trained as a solicitor with the Crown Prosecution Service before leaving to move into politics. Iain and Sayeeda discuss the conservative party, politics, racism and being in positions of power. Iain Dale All Talk brings a sold out Edinburgh Fringe show to the podcast world, where he interviews some of the most high profile names from the world of media and politics. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale
9/11/201952 minutes, 53 seconds
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John McDonnell

Iain Dale spends an hour with Labour’s Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell at the Edinburgh Fringe, in what turned out to be a headline making interview.
9/4/201955 minutes
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Sir John Curtice & Michael Crick

Iain Dale brought leading political psephologist Professor Sir John Curtice and top political journalist Michael Crick together at the Edinburgh Fringe to impart their unique insights into the current political situation. It was a sell-out audience and proved to be one of the best shows Iain hosted. Next week: John McDonnell
8/28/20191 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
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Bonus: Harvey Proctor

Four years ago former Tory MP Harvey Proctor was accused by a man the police called ‘Nick’ of sexually abusing him as a teenager. ‘Nick’ also accused Edward Heath, Leon Brittain and Field Marshall Lord Bramall of abusing him too. Harvey Proctor’s house was raided, he lost his job, his house and his livelihood. Iain interviewed him several times on LBC at the time and commissioned his book ‘Credible & True’. Eventually the Metropolitan Police admitted that Harvey had no case to answer and they launched criminal proceedings against ‘Nick’, real name Carl Beech. At the end of July he was found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Harvey Proctor’s story doesn’t end there. In midAugust Harvey came into the LBC studio. You will hear how the case has affected him and what he plans to do now, as well as his views on the behaviour of the Metropolitan police and about deputy Labour leader Tom Watson. At times, it’s an emotional listen.
8/24/201946 minutes, 44 seconds
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Nicola Sturgeon

Iain Dale interviews First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Edinburgh Fringe at the Gilded Balloon. Next week: John McDonnell.
8/21/201958 minutes, 5 seconds
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Iain Dale All Talk Trailer
8/8/201944 seconds