Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

Last year, emergency surgery saved Robert Webb's life. This year, he's back with a new show and a new book.

Prolific thriller writer Harlan Coben joins James O'Brien to mark surpassing 73 million sales

Homeland star David Harewood talks to James O'Brien about racism in Hollywood.

Podcaster Elizabeth Day, who stormed the zeitgeist with her novel 'How to Fail' joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure

Nicky was adopted at just four-days-old, leaving him with a “fragile” identity growing up and at times feeling he was “living a lie”. In this week's Full Disclosure, James and Nicky share their experiences of growing up adopted.

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British journalist and author, Sathnam Sanghera, joins James O'Brien to talk about his new book: Empireland.

From south London to LA, Tim Roth has been Hollywood royalty for almost three decades. Speaking to James right the end of Donald Trump's premiership, Roth gives his thoughts on the outgoing President, Brexit and the COVID-19 response

Palliative care doctor & campaigner Rachel Clarke, better known as @doctor_oxford on Twitter, is on this week's episode of Full Disclosure with James O'Brien. In her most recent book, ‘Breathtaking: Inside the NHS in a time of Pandemic’, Dr Clarke writes what it was really like inside the NHS for patients, staff and families during the first wave of Covid-19. Rachel joins James on the day the UK reached 100,000 COVID related-deaths.

Last week, social media was full of images of food parcels sent to parents to feed their children. They were not substantial. James speaks to journalist and food writer, Jack Monroe about campaigning on poverty issues.

James talks to Pointless co-host and gameshow producer, Richard Osman, who has released his first novel, The Thursday Murder Club.

Chef extraordinaire, Tom Kerridge, has been working to save Britain's pubs. Incredibly, his quest was interrupted by Coronavirus - changing the project's nature but not its course. The pandemic has been catastrophic for our nation's locals; Kerridge's insight is frighteningly well-timed.

While COVID reigns supreme on the news cycle, the Grenfell inquiry has taken a backseat. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Edward Daffern, a former resident of the tower. Daffarn had predicted the tragedy years before the fateful night that claimed at least 72 lives. His insight to the processes that led to the catastrophe will astound you.

Hi Full Disclosure fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by legendary reporter John Sweeney, Hunting Ghislaine is a 6 part series about Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a disgraced billionaire and the former partner of a super-rich paedophile who killed himself while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. After hiding for almost a year, she now finds herself facing multiple charges for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually exploit and abuse under-age women which could lead to her spending the rest of her life in jail. In this new podcast series, Hunting Ghislaine, reporter John Sweeney investigates a fairy story which happens the wrong way round, of how a princess ends up accused of being the monster and no-one at all ends up happily ever after. First Episode available 19th November. Listen on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts

James speaks to the former editor of the Financial Times, Lionel Barber.

James O'Brien speaks to comedian and author Dawn French on the release of her new book, Because of You.

This week James speaks to Piers Morgan. Hear how Piers was flown to Florida at the age of 28 to meet with Rupert Murdoch and had no idea why...

A bit of a departure this week as James is interviewed by journalist Marie Le Conte about the release of his new book. Did you know James had a new book out?

"The nation's PE teacher" Joe Wicks joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure, discussing everything from his difficult upbringing to becoming a household name during the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to his livestreamed "PE with Joe" lessons.

Hi Full Disclosure fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by Lionel Barber, the former Editor of the Financial Times, What Next? focuses on life after COVID-19 and sees the multi-award-winning journalist and author discover how the world is adapting to the pandemic, what needs to change and, most importantly, what lessons we have learnt that will shape our lives for the future. Each week, Lionel will be speaking to some of the biggest leading influential figures in the health, politics, business, technology, arts and environment world, such as former Prime Minister Tony Blair; Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation; ITV’s Chief Executive Dame Carolyn McCall and many more. Follow Lionel on Twitter: @lionelbarber. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts

Comedy legend Ruby Wax sits down with James O'Brien to talk mental health 'Frazzled cafes' and passing the comedic torch to her children.

Gardening legend Monty Don joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure. Diagnosed with cancer at the age of 10 and struck by stroke mid-way into his fruitful career, his life hasn't been all roses. Through tragedy, he's triumphed and found happiness in horticulture.

James speaks to the author Margaret Atwood

James speaks to the comedian David Baddiel

This week James speaks to the founder of moneysavingexpert, Martin Lewis.

This week James speaks to Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

James speaks to actor Ralf Little.

James speaks to Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley

James O'Brien is joined this week by comedian Janey Godley

James O'Brien is joined this week by journalist, author, and broadcaster Caitlin Moran

James O'Brien is joined this week by Syrian refugee and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Hassan Akkad

James O'Brien is joined this week by the actress, writer, comedian, director and producer, Kathy Burke

James O'Brien speaks to Lili Pohlmann, a survivor of the Holocaust

Dom Joly joins James O'Brien on his award winning podcast

James O'Brien's award-winning podcast returns this week with superstar Matty Healy from the 1975

On this week's Coronavirus special, we delve into the politics of lock-down. Some of you are getting reckless, and I want to know if you're ready to start going back to work. When the Government lift the lock-down, will you be straight out the door? Or will you stay secluded in safety? Next week: Full Disclosure returns to normal with superstar Matty Healy from the 1975

This week, we're talking politics; specifically: the politics of Coronavirus. We're doing our bit by staying indoors, but are the Government holding up their side of the bargain? Are they providing enough PPE? Are they providing enough tests? Are they providing economic stability? All this, and more, in this week's Full Disclosure. Don't forget you can e-mail the show on [email protected]

The response to last week's edition of Full Disclosure was overwhelming, so we've decided to do it again. This week, the focus is your mental health. *CONTENT WARNING* - This episode is a hard listen. It features a number of callers who have found themselves struggling during the lockdown. If you are struggling to cope, you are not alone. The Samaritans will take your call 24 hours a day on 116 123. You can also search online for Mind and The Citizen's Advice Bureau. Do not suffer alone, talk to someone. Have we missed something? Email the show: [email protected]

This week, we're doing this a little differently. Full Disclosure turns the spotlight onto the heroes stabilising our National Health Service. Listen to best calls made this week to James O'Brien's daily show - cherry picked and guaranteed to make you see the crisis differently. From nurses, to police to carers - hear stories from the frontline of the pandemic. Share your thoughts with James himself, on [email protected]

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Your childhood hero, David Radcliffe, joins James O'Brien for this week's Full Disclosure

London-born spoken word performer, George Mpanga, has taken the literary world by storm. Listen to this week's episode to find out how.

The formidable Sharon Horgan is a staple of British television. Now, as she prepares to make the leap to the silver screen, she calls in for a chat with O’Brien. From her humble beginnings on a Turkey Farm, through the perils of Catholic school to her life as an established writer, director and actor - Horgan’s personal life is as exciting as her on-screen persona.

ORDER.. ORDERRRR - The Former Speaker of the House of Commons is here with James O'Brien to prattle all things Parliament.

Ex Labour leader Ed Miliband joins James O'Brien for this Episode of Full Disclosure

In 1993, Hashi came to Britain as a child refugee. Listening to him now, a natural orator, it's hard to conceive he arrived speaking no English. Now a top Barrister, he's here to talk about social mobility, and how in these turbulent political times, this is the conversation we need to be having.

Having worked as an MP under Margaret Thatcher, Matthew Parris shook the political hemisphere when he announced he was voting Liberal Democrat in the recent general election. A man of principle, his disdain of Brexit has never been a secret, and he willfully sold his Conservative roots to preserve his principles. So what caused this change of heart? And how does he feel about the looming, but steadily nearing, 31st January?

As deputy leader of the Labour Party, Tom Watson championed gambling addiction. But late last year, he hung his hat over the party’s Brexit stance and inability to handle anti-semitism. This week, in his first in-depth discussion since standing down, Tom talks to James about the highs and lows of overseeing Her Majesty’s opposition.

Full Disclosure is taking a short break over the Christmas period. Back soon with loads more episodes starting Jan 2020! Ankd remember that you can listen to all this years episodes on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen now! Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

TV legend, John Sweeney, divulges his life story in the world of broadcast. Still in recovery from his infamous Scientology expedition, Sweeney talks about the perils of Journalism: from being chased through Russia by Putin, to grizzly sights at the scene of the MH17 plane crash - if it has made world news, Sweeney has covered it.