The Political Party

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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. 3D AGO

    Show 387. Jason Stockwood

    Jason Stockwood Brace yourself, you're about to discover one of the most inspiring voices in politics. Jason is Labour's candidate to be the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. He's a hugely successful businessman from humble beginnings.  But it's the way he talks about life, society and what the country can do, that makes him special.  This is audio Red Bull. Strap in.    COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced...   Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre  4 June: Leeds City Varieties  5 June: Nottingham Playhouse  6 June: Cambridge Junction  12 June: York, The Crescent  13 June: Chelmsford Theatre  14 June: Faversham, The Alex  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  2. APR 7

    Show 386. Dr Scott Arthur

    Dr Scott Arthur Scott is one the few lucky MPs who topped the ballot for Private Members' Bills.  He wants to bring in a Rare Cancers Bill. But what would the Bill do? What difference would it make to someone diagnosed with a rare cancer?   COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced...   Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 13 April: Salford Lowry  29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre  4 June: Leeds City Varieties  5 June: Nottingham Playhouse  6 June: Cambridge Junction  12 June: York, The Crescent  13 June: Chelmsford Theatre  14 June: Faversham, The Alex  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  3. APR 3

    Show 385. *LIVE* Anthony Scaramucci

    Anthony Scaramucci - LIVE The Mooch is back and is on barnstorming form.  He's full-throttle from the start and gives his expert (and hilarious) view on how other world leaders should deal with Trump. Plus an incredible revelation about what the President was trying to watch online in the Oval Office...   COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced...   Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows  4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m

  4. MAR 31

    Show 384. Claire Ward

    Claire Ward Claire is the first ever Elected Mayor for the East Midlands. What does running the greatest region in the country involve? How does Claire manage any rivalry or resentment between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire? Why is being a Mayor better than being an MP? And what does this all mean for Nottingham Forest?   SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!   31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove   Plus more to be announced...   Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows   28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  5. MAR 24

    Show 383. Eluned Morgan

    Eluned Morgan Eluned is the First Minister of Wales and the first female First Minister of Wales.  What challenges does Wales face that other parts of the UK might not? How do leaders create economic growth? And can someone help get Eluned some Oasis tickets?   SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!   31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove   Plus more to be announced...   Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows   28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  6. MAR 17

    Show 382. Stewart McDonald

    Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland. Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence.  This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland. And the future of gay bars in Tenerife.  SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE! 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove  Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online CONTACT Regent Park Strategies here: https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/   SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows   28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  7. MAR 12

    Show 381 *Alastair Campbell - LIVE*

    Alastair Campbell - LIVE   This is an absolute riot.  Alastair Campbell is his vulnerable, doubting, bombastic best in one of the funniest episodes of the show ever recorded.  How would he contain Trump? What is Labour getting wrong? Has he put on weight? This will all make sense once you've listened. Sort of.    THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!   31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove   Plus more to be announced...   Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online   SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows   12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m

  8. MAR 3

    Show 380. Simon Hart

    Simon was Chief Whip under Rishi Sunak and his explosive new book 'Ungovernable' documents the scandalous and tumultuous final term of the Conservative government. So what's his view of his fellow politicians and the system they inhabit?    Is it impossible for any Prime Minister to truly get their way? And what's it like being mistaken for Brian Clough?   THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!   10 March: Alastair Campbell 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci 12 May: Wes Streeting 9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove   Plus more to be announced...   Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online   SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows   4 March: Colchester Arts Centre  5 March: Oxford, Glee Club 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE   BUY Simon's book 'Ungovernable' here: https://linktr.ee/SimonHartUngovernable   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    449
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Avalon
  • Show Website
    The Political Party

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