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Updated 26/12/2023

01/11/2024

Hanif Kureishi: A freak accident left me paralysed - and it broke me

"I really need a future. What happened to me is so dark and so depressing that I've got to believe in something." On Boxing Day 2022, Hanif Kureishi's life changed forever. The acclaimed novelist and playwright had a fall that left him paralysed, a single, shattering moment that split his life in two. In this episode, Hanif tells James about the life he lived before the accident and what's happened since. Hanif has written about this extraordinary experience in his new book, Shattered, a deeply personal account of the accident and its profound aftermath. Shattered is available to buy now. This episode contains offensive language and sensitive topic discussions including racism. Listener discretion is advised.

01/11/2024

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59 min
30 MAY

Jimmy Anderson: Behind the Bowler

In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with cricketing icon Jimmy Anderson to trace the arc of a record-breaking career- from growing up as a shy kid in Burnley, to becoming the most successful fast bowler in Test history. Jimmy reflects on the early self-doubt that plagued him, the physical toll of a 20-year career, and the inner battles he faced behind the scenes. They discuss everything from the fierce rivalries that shaped him, to being dropped from the England squad after nearly two decades. Jimmy also shares personal revelations about his mental health, the strength he drew from family life, and how loss, resilience, and therapy helped him endure some of his darkest moments. As he steps into retirement, Jimmy opens up about what the game has taught him, why he’s still not finished giving back, and how he plans to navigate life off the pitch. Reflective and candid, this conversation reveals the human side of a sporting great who’s spent his life finding calm amid the chaos. Find out more about Jimmy Anderson: Finding the Edge: The Autobiography here

30 May

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57 min
30/08/2024

Jordan Stephens: Heartbreak, hitting rock bottom and finding my way back from self-destruction

Jordan Stephens is a writer, musician and actor, best-known as one half of the hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks. His late teens and early twenties were a whirlwind of hit records, sold-out shows and wild parties, fuelled by a heady cocktail of drugs, drink, sex and chaos. It was fun until is wasn't. In 2017, everything fell apart when Jordan cheated on his then-girlfriend, leading to a painful break up that left him heartbroken for the first time. Desperate to make sense of it all, Jordan set out on a journey of self-discovery, facing his emotions and slowly pieced himself back together. He opens up to James about his experience of heartbreak and why love is such an important, yet misunderstood, topic for young men today. His new book, Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs is out now.

30/08/2024

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58 min
3 JAN

Full Disclosure is taking a short break, but we will be back!

Full Disclosure is taking a short break over Christmas but don't worry, we'll be back at the end of January with a line up of exceptional guests. If you can't wait until then, why not catch up on some of the episodes you might have missed. It's been a vintage year with incredible guests including Rob Brydon, Sir David Jason, Sally Lindsay and lots more. Every episode of Full Disclosure is available on Global Player. Download it from the App Store or go to globalplayer.com. See you soon.

3 Jan

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2 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
24/06/2019

Does Boris Johnson's character matter?

Does Boris Johnson's character matter?

24/06/2019

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1h 28m
26/06/2019

Boris Johnson LBC interview: your reaction

Boris Johnson LBC interview: your reaction

26/06/2019

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1h 24m

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