Iain Dale All Talk

Iain Dale interviews comedian and writer Arthur Smith. They discuss when Arthur found out he was funny, the feeling when a show goes wrong and the power of the Edinburgh Fringe. Arthur's stage show MY FIRST 75 YEARS IN COMEDY is playing at the Pleasance Theatre in London.

Iain Dale interviews the equality campaigner Peter Tatchell, in the week of the 40th anniversary of the Bermondsey by-election, often described as the dirtiest, most violent and most homophobic election in Britain since 1945. They discuss Peter's inspiration for a lifetime of campaigning, gay marriage in the UK and the most evil person Peter has ever met.

Iain Dale interviews former British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Renwick. They discuss the policies and vision of President George H.W. Bush, in comparison with many other US Presidents, as well as Lord Renwick's own varied and fascinating career. It's all based around his new book A TRUE STATESMAN: GEORGE H.W. BUSH AND THE 'INDISPENSABLE NATION'.

Iain Dale interviews left wing activist and commentator Michael Chessum about his views, philosophy and political activism, based around his new book THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING: MAKING OF A NEW LEFT, FROM ANTI-AUSTERITY TO THE FALL OF CORBYN.

Iain Dale talks to former LibDem leader Tim Farron about his book A MUCKY BUSINESS: WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS. This is Tim’s second appearance on the podcast. Scroll down the episode list to listen to his first appearance, where he talks about his life and political career.

Iain Dale talks to veteran political journalist Donald Macintyre about his life and career as a Labour editor, political editor and foreign correspondent

Iain Dale talks to Lewis Goodall, co-presenter of the News Agents podcast and presenter of LBC’s Friday evening show. He talks about his background in Birmingham, students days at Oxford, how he got into journalism and his various roles at the BBC and Sky News.

Iain Dale talks to Sebastian Payne, who was recently appointed the new director of the Onward think tank after a decade in political journalism with The Guardian, Spectator and the Financial Times. He has written two books, BROKEN HEARTLANDS and THE FALL OF BORIS JOHNSON.

Iain Dale talks to former Labour cabinet minister Alan Johnson about his post political life and his new novel, ONE OF OUR MINISTERS IS MISSING. He also talks about the state of the Labour Party and the modern breed of trade union leaders.

More of the best of All Talk from 2022, Iain chats to amongst others, Michael Brown, David Dimbleby, John Stapleton and Cliff Richard!

Iain Dale talks to his favourite singer of all time, Sir Cliff Richard. They discuss his new album, Cliff at Christmas, his rivalry with Stormzy, why he still tours at the age of 82, plus all aspects of his 8 decades in the music industry. They also discuss his ideal Christmas and his religious views. And don’t forget to buy the new album!

In this best of All Talk from 2022, Iain speaks to Tony Blackburn, Andrew Adonis, Shelagh Fogarty, Martin Stanford, Neil Kinnock, Steve Allen, Nick Robinson, Shola Mos Shogbamimu, Harvey Proctor & Simon Wooley

Iain Dale talks to LBC’s political editor Theo Usherwood about his life, career in print journalism and then broadcasting. Theo talks about the challenges of covering politics in the modern digital age and speaks movingly of his near death experience after contracting Covid in the early days of the Pandemic.

Iain Dale talks to former LibDem MP Mark Oaten about his life, career and the events which led to his political downfall.

Iain Dale talks to Roger Mosey about his career in broadcasting. Starting off in 1980 as a reporter on BBC Local Radio, Roger rose through the BBC ranks to edit PM, World at One and Today, before becoming Controller of Radio Five Live, Director of TV News and Head of Sport. He directed the TV coverage of the 2012 London Olympics. He is now Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge.

Iain Dale talks to outgoing general secretary of the TUC Frances O’Grady about her life and career in the trade union movement.

Iain Dale talks to TV host Ben Shephard about his life in broadcasting, his love for West Ham, hosting Good Morning Britain and Tipping Point, Mary from Coronation Street’s love for HIM and his new book called HUMBLE HEROES.

Iain Dale talks to Ann Widdecombe about her life and political career, including her various forays into reality TV and pantomime, as well as her books, socially conservative views and why she left the Conservatives to stand for the Brexit Party.

Iain Dale talks to former LibDem deputy leader Sir Simon Hughes about his life in politics. Simon was a Liberal and then Liberal Democrat MP from 1983 – 2015, representing the Bermondsey area of Southwark. They talk about the coalition, his post MP life and about his sexuality.

Iain Dale talks to legendary broadcaster John Stapleton about his career in journalism and broadcasting.

Iain Dale talks to legendary broadcaster David Dimbelby about his memoir, KEEP TALKING and his life and career in broadcasting.

Iain Dale talks to psychotherapist, broadcaster and writer Lucy Beresford. Explicit.

Iain Dale talks to his auntie Esther about her life and their families. Her husband, John, was Iain’s father’s brother. Born in 1936, She remembers things going back to the age of two and has lived a very happy life in the farming world in Essex and North Devon, where she lives now, near to two of her three children.

Iain Dale talks to the Labour MP for Hove & Portslade, Peter Kyle, about his childhood, dyslexia, being gay, his work ethic, and what it’s like to share an office with Wes Streeting.

Iain Dale interviews Defence Secretary Ben Wallace at a fringe meeting at the Conservative Conference in Birmingham, organised by the think tank, Onward.

Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Michael Brown about his early life, his 18 years as an MP and how he rebuilt his career after losing his seat in 1997.

Iain Dale talks to Baroness Claire Fox about her life, her past in the Revolutionary Communist Party, Living Marxism, the Institute/Academy of Idea, the Brexit Party, her time as an MEP and her membership of the House of Lords.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. In this episode Iain talks to Owen Jones & Ash Sarkar

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. In this episode, Iain speaks to the many voices of Rory Bremner.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. In this episode, Iain talks to Sir Tim Rice and they cover everything from how he first met Andrew Lloyd Webber to which of his own productions does he still enjoy seeing the most?

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. In this episode Iain speaks to former leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. In this episode Iain is joined by Jess Phillips, Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley since 2015. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding in Keir Starmer's Opposition.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. This episode is with historian Mary Beard.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. In this episode Iain speaks to Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne since 2015, Angela Rayner.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three years on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. In this podcast, Iain talks to historian, presenter and author David Starkey.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three year’s on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. Today Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith interview Labour leader, Keir Starmer.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three years on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. This is his headline-grabbing conversation with Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three years on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. Two a week each Wednesday and Saturday. His second guest was former Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson.

This podcast began as a result of Iain Dale’s All Talk show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. Three years on Iain is back in Edinburgh and over the course of the next three months we will be bringing you all 11 of his shows on this podcast. One a week each Wednesday. His first guest was former Conservative MP and co-host of the Rest is Politics podcast, Rory Stewart.

Ten years ago Iain Dale interviewed legendary comedienne Joan Rivers. She was to die only two years later. So here’s one from the archives. Prepare for your cheekbones to ache.

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and former minister Kemi Badenoch.

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committe Tom Tugendhat.

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and International Trade minister Penny Mordaunt.

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi.

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Iain Dale talks to Simon Woolley, now Lord Woolley of Woodford, about his new autobiography, SOAR: MY JOURNEY FROM COUNCIL ESTATE TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Harvey Proctor about his life and career. They discuss his eight years in parliament which ended in 1987 and spend the second half of the podcast discussing the allegations made against him by Operation Midland and the years it has taken to clear his name. It’s at times a difficult listen, with some tears along the way.

Iain Dale talks to author and broadcaster Dr Shola Mos Shogbamimu about her views, her life, campaigning, faith and beliefs.

Iain Dale interviews his colleague and LBC late night legend Clive Bull about his life and career in radio.

Iain Dale talks to former Tribune editor and United Nations correspondent Mark Seddon about his life and career. Iain and Mark were at university together, and they have a few anecdotes to tell!