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The Political Party

Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Show 364. Salma Shah *State of the Tories Special*

    Salma Shah is back!   The Tory strategist gives her entertaining assessment of Kemi Badenoch and how the Tories are doing.   This is such a great chat in which I have my centre-left prejudices thoroughly checked.    Talking about the Opposition has never been more fun.     FOLLOW Salma on X: @Ommasalma   SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024   20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE   2025   29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedoa 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  2. NOV 11

    Show 363. Seth Harris

    Seth Harris - US Election Special Well, it happened.  This is a comprehensive and entertaining analysis of why and how Trump won the election with friend of the show, Seth Harris. Seth served in Obama's Cabinet and worked closely with both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.  If you're looking for answers, you'll find them here.  FOLLOW Seth on X: @MrSethHarris SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket 15 November: Colchester Arts Centre 20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedoa 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  3. NOV 4

    Show 362. Darren Jones

    Darren Jones - Budget Special This is a cracker. A full Budget briefing from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury which includes some excellent breakfast chat. SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 6 November: Exeter, Phoenix 8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre 14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket 15 November: Colchester Arts Centre 20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedoa 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  4. OCT 28

    Show 361. Alex Massie

    One of our most gifted political writers reflects on the death of Alex Salmond and the current state of Scottish politics.   This is engrossing from the very first second.    SUBSCRIBE to the Ponsonby and Massie podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ponsonby-and-massie-podcast/id1749779794   SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024   6 November: Exeter, Phoenix 8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre 14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket 15 November: Colchester Arts Centre 20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE   2025   29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedoa 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  5. OCT 21

    Show 360. Sir Graham Brady

    Sir Graham Brady What's it like telling a Prime Minister their time is up? Sir Graham chaired the 1922 Committee throughout the tenure of five Conservative Prime Ministers.  In this entertaining interview he tells us what those private moments with them were like and how each of them used their power differently. This is the thrilling inside account of the most tumultuous political time in living memory.  BUY Sir Graham's book 'Kingmaker' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingmaker-Secrets-Truth-about-Ministers/dp/1804188263 SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 6 November: Exeter, Phoenix 8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre 14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket 15 November: Colchester Arts Centre 20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedoa 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  6. OCT 14

    Show 359. Thangam Debbonaire

    Thangam Debbonaire Thangam is one of the brightest stars of the Labour movement. As Shadow Culture Secretary she was all set to command the brief in government.  But things didn't go to plan. On 4 July, Thangam lost Bristol Central to the Green Party.  A classically trained cellist. Thangam has a range of life experience.  She's one of the most charismatic and engaging politicians in the country and her reflections on her career so far are thoughtful and hopeful.  SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 6 November: Exeter, Phoenix 8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre 14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket 15 November: Colchester Arts Centre 20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedoa 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  7. OCT 7

    Show 358. Pam Duncan-Glancy

    Pam Duncan-Glancy    Pam is the Shadow Education and Skills Secretary in Scotland.    She's only been an MSP for four years but has already made a huge impact.    Her life story is fascinating, as is her route into politics. As the first permanent wheelchair user in Holyrood, she has to overcome daily challenges in order to do her job.    Pam is an optimist and this is an amazing story about the power of politics and how to get the most out of life.       SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows  2024  9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt  10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre  24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre  6 November: Exeter, Phoenix  8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre  14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket  15 November: Colchester Arts Centre  20 November: York, The Crescent  21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre  22 November: Salford, The Lowry  27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre  28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre  29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry  31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre  6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE  14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE    2025    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE  4 February: Leeds, City Varieties  5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill  6 February: Chelmsford Theatre  7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre  12 February: Bath, Komedia  13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre  16 February: Cambridge, The Junction  20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts  23 February: Brighton, Komedoa  25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club  26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal  28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE  2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory  4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE  6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE  7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE  11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree  12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club  27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE  28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  8. SEP 30

    Show 357. Iain McNicol

    Iain McNicol    This. Is. Class.     Iain was General Secretary of the Labour Party from 2011 to 2018.     He tells us what it was like having to run the party during the most tumultuous time in its history.    You'll be hanging on his every word.       SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his 2 extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows  2024    31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance  2 October: Norwich Playhouse  3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm  9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt  10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre  24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre  6 November: Exeter, Phoenix  8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre  14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket  15 November: Colchester Arts Centre  20 November: York, The Crescent  21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre  22 November: Salford, The Lowry  27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre  28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre  29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry  31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre  6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre  14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre    2025    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties  5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill  6 February: Chelmsford Theatre  7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre  12 February: Bath, Komedia  13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre  16 February: Cambridge, The Junction  20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts  23 February: Brighton, Komedoa  25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club  26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal  2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory  11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree  12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Avalon
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    425
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Avalon
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