The Political Party The Political Party

Krishnan Guru-Murthy is one of the true greats of broadcasting and he delivers an exceptional analysis of the state of British news. Not just of the BBC and Channel 4, but the whole thing. At times hilarious, this is a first-hand account of what it's like holding the powerful to account, live on TV. Clearly gifted from a young age, his TV career began at just 15. He recalls the surreal situation he found himself in: his own TV show before he'd even gone to university. As well as brilliant stories about his experiences with politicians (like Steve Baker), he also shares fascinating encounters with Robert Downey Jr, Quentin Tarantino and Jimmy Savile. This is an hour in the company of an exceptional broadcasting talent, blessed with remarkable clarity of thought.  
 
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

Forthcoming guests include:
3 April: Ruth Davidson
17 April: Jess Phillips
22 May: David Blunkett
5 June: Philip Hammond
 
Plus more to be announced! 
 
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
 
Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

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Greg Dyke is so much more than a former Director General of the BBC. He's been at the top of various organisations that have shaped our national life and in this sparkling interview gives his verdict on the Gary Lineker controversy and what the rules should be for non-BBC News employees. Greg also reflects on the Hutton Report and the events surrounding his departure from the BBC, as well as sharing his insight on the pressures on any Director General. As former Chair of the FA (and Brentford), Greg gives his unique perspective on the runaway success of the Premier League that he helped found. Did he ever imagine it would end up here? Plus a couple of Brian Clough stories. 
 
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

Forthcoming guests include:
20 March: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
3 April: Ruth Davidson
17 April: Jess Phillips
22 May: David Blunkett
5 June: Philip Hammond
 
Plus more to be announced! 
 
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
 
Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

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In the second SNP Leadership Special, Ash Regan outlines her plan to deliver independence as well as her plans to change the SNP. It's a candid conversation in which Ash also shares her concerns about how the contest is being run. Does her leadership campaign prove that SNP members who were once gradualists are becoming more fundamentalist? Would Ash keep the coalition with the Scottish Greens? Also, this is a conversation about how life turns out, and how things might have been different for Ash. If she'd continued living in England, would she even be in politics at all? And what do her children make of her campaign to run the country? It's a fascinating hour with someone determined to take Scotland in a different direction. 
 
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

Forthcoming guests include:
20 March: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
3 April: Ruth Davidson
17 April: Jess Phillips
22 May: David Blunkett
5 June: Philip Hammond
 
Plus more to be announced! 
 
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
 
Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

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Eddie Izzard is one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time, as well as being a gifted actor, marathon runner and campaigner... but there's at least one other major ambition still burning: to get elected to the House of Commons. In this hilarious, emotional and deeply personal interview, Eddie talks about everything from the death of loved ones to serving on Labour's NEC in the Corbyn years. Possessed with amazing stamina and drive, Eddie plans to change Britain for the better by getting elected in 2024. Plus it wouldn't be an interview with Eddie Izzard without some exceptional routines on all manner of subjects including Jesus, Abraham Lincoln and fat tigers. 
 
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
Forthcoming guests include:
20 March: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
3 April: Ruth Davidson
17 April: Jess Phillips
22 May: David Blunkett
5 June: Philip Hammond
 
Plus more to be announced! 
 
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
 
Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

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It's been quite the week for Kate Forbes, who's standing to be the next leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland. On maternity leave when Nicola Sturgeon resigned, Kate is now the most talked about politician in the UK. In this frank and open interview, she discusses her vision for the future of Scotland and the SNP. Kate also reflects on her personal resilience following the difficult birth of her daughter and how that's helped her in politics. It's a wide-ranging conversation about business, the economy and the role of government in our lives. It's also about faith in politics and the fundamentals of freedom of speech.  
 
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
Forthcoming guests include:
6 March: Eddie Izzard
20 March: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
3 April: Ruth Davidson
22 May: David Blunkett
5 June: Philip Hammond
 
Plus more to be announced! 
 
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
 
Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

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Keir Starmer returns to The Political Party in scintillating form. As well as sharing some hilarious stories, mainly about what his children say to him to keep him grounded, he talks openly about recent events, including his emotional trip to Ukraine to meet Volodmyr Zelensky. Keir is open about his strategy for changing the Labour Party and reflects on the decisions that led Labour to their current poll lead. The show it's a mix of serious politics and laugh out loud moments. Keir reacts to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation but also to THAT video of Dominic Raab eyeballing him in Parliament. It's an engrossing interview with a man on the verge of becoming Prime Minister. 
 
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
Forthcoming guests include:
6 March: Eddie Izzard
20 March: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
3 April: Ruth Davidson
22 May: David Blunkett
 
Plus more to be announced! 
 
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
 
Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.