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25/05/2023

Alastair Campbell

Self-confessed workaholic Alastair Campbell can't help but feel that he's not doing enough. He's written 18 books, is editor at large of The New European newspaper and his podcast, The Rest is Politics, co-hosted with Rory Stewart, is usually ranked top of the UK charts. But Alastair promised his mum that he'd never go back to the political front line. Alastair's latest tome, But What Can I Do?, seeks to empower its readers to make their own difference.

25/05/2023

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1h 6m
01/06/2023

Mark Steel

A master at throwing interviewers off his own scent, comedian Mark Steel got so bored of being asked the same questions that he started making things up. Swerving his traps, James speaks to Mark about his totally real but fantastical sounding family background and new tour.

01/06/2023

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1h 3m
4 JUL

Jon Culshaw: The Impressionist Who Fooled the Prime Minister

Long before Dead Ringers or Spitting Image, Jon Culshaw was a schoolboy with a knack for mimicry and a fierce determination to escape into voices- finding freedom, fun, and a future through the radio dial. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Jon to explore how a shy kid from Lancashire became one of the UK’s best-loved impressionists. They trace his early love of radio, his first gigs as a hospital DJ, and the key moments that transformed a quiet obsession into a celebrated career. Jon reflects on the emotional intelligence behind impersonation, how he’s always felt a sense of companionship in voices, and what he learned by studying the characters he came to embody- from Boris Johnson to David Bowie Endearing, reflective and full of rich storytelling, it’s a portrait of an artist who built a career out of listening- and reveals how sometimes, speaking in other people’s voices can lead you closer to your own. Find out more about Dead Ringers 25th Anniversary tour here

4 Jul

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1 hr
15/08/2024

Paul Sinha: How I went from GP to award-winning comedian and Chaser

Paul Sinha never really had a life plan and yet, somehow he's ended up with a career that's way beyond anything he could have imagined. He originally pursued a career in medicine, largely to keep his parents happy. But, whilst working as a junior doctor, he decided to give stand-up comedy a try. Now, he's not just a successful comedian but also a professional quizzer, best-known as one of the six Chasers on the ITV quiz show, The Chase. He tells James what it was like to hide his sexuality at school, his unexpected break into comedy and the overwhelming sense of relief he felt when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019. Paul's memoir One Sinha Lifetime is out now.

15/08/2024

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57 min
23/08/2024

Former Met Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu: I spent a year in therapy to get over what happened in my career

"When I signed up to the police my friends said, 'Why on earth are you joining a corrupt and racist organisation?'" Neil Basu joined the police force as uniformed officer in 1992. He rose through the ranks to become an assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in 2015, a role he held until 2021. Alongside this, he served as the UK's head of counter terrorism policing and Met assistant commissioner of specialist operations, working closely with MI5. During that time, he led investigations into 12 terror attacks, foiled 29 plots and charged three Russian state assassins in connection with the Salisbury Novichok poisonings. In this rare and candid conversation, Neil doesn't hold back. He talks about the racism he's faced, the barriers he's had to break down and the tough leadership lessons he's learned throughout his career. But perhaps most powerfully, he explains why he firmly believes the Metropolitan Police is institutionally racist and why police chiefs must acknowledge it and apologise. This episode is not suitable to those under 18 and contains sensitive topic discussions including racism and violence. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and need support, please see the suggested website links below. HOPE not hate SARI Stop Hate UK

23/08/2024

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1h 7m
7 MAR

KT Tunstall: “I lost my hearing, it didn’t come back.”

From busking on the streets to topping the charts, KT Tunstall has carved a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and raw talent. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien dives into KT’s journey from growing up in Scotland in a family with no musical background, to discovering her biological father’s Irish singing roots, and ultimately shaping her own unmistakable sound. KT shares the story of her breakout Later… with Jools Holland performance, the moment that catapulted her to stardom, and how she has navigated the challenges of hearing loss and living with tinnitus as a musician. She also talks about her latest passion- musical theatre, including composing the original score for the West End musical Clueless. Funny, inspiring, and deeply honest, this conversation explores how KT Tunstall keeps pushing creative boundaries, proving that reinvention isn’t just possible, it’s essential. You can buy tickets to Clueless The Musical here

7 Mar

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59 min
11/11/2020

Ep 4 - Evan Osnos

Lionel is joined by Evan Osnos, leading political journalist for The New Yorker and author of Joe Biden - The Life, the Run and What Matters Now. After days of 253 etched in our brains as we glared at the ticker across our tv screens - news outlets finally called it for President Elect Joe Biden. In this episode Osnos discusses the personal tragedies in Biden's life. He also talks about what the future holds for the special relationship with the UK and how he will get on with Prime Minister Boris Johnson; as well as reflecting on how the next few months will work out for President Trump.

11/11/2020

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27 min
12/06/2019

Would Boris Johnson make a good Prime Minister?

Would Boris Johnson make a good Prime Minister?

12/06/2019

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1h 26m
18/06/2019

Conservative MPs hold second round of voting for Tory leader

Conservative MPs hold second round of voting for Tory leader

18/06/2019

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1h 35m
20/06/2019

Tory leadership fifth ballot: build up and results live

Fifth ballot: build up and results live

20/06/2019

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1h 35m

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