Iain Dale All Talk

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Nick Robinson about the world of radio and television news coverage, the skills of presenting, his reporting from Ukraine and much else besides. A video version of this interview can be found on the LBC Youtube channel.

Iain Dale talks to legendary LBC presenter Steve Allen about radio, his life, career, celebrity, and much else in an emotional two hour roller coaster of a conversation. Prepare for some tears.

Iain Dale talks to journalist and broadcaster, Nina Myskow. She started her career on Jackie Magazine in the 1970s and then became a TV critic and star judge on the TV talent show New Faces.

Iain Dale and Neil Kinnock talk for two hours about the life, politics and career of the man who so nearly became Prime Minister. They talk about his upbringing and education in South Wales, his period as leader of the opposition, the Miners strike, dealing with Militant, his relations with Margaret Thatcher and John Major, the 1992 election campaign and they conclude by discussing Neil’s new role as carer to his wife Glenys, who has alzheimers. You may think two hours is too long for a podcast. See what you think when you’ve got to the end!

Iain Dale interview writer and broadcaster Jo Phillips. Iain credits Jo with being being the one person without whom he would not be in radio. She worked at LBC in the 1970s as Michael Parkinson’s producer, was the editor of Five Live’s Sunday Service, and now commentates on politics. She tells the horrific story of being stabbed in north London ten years ago and how she has recovered from it.

Iain Dale talks to Gawain Towler who spent fifteen years as Director of Communications for UKIP, the Brexit Party and Nigel Farage.

Iain Dale talks to LBC News Breakfast Show presenter Lisa Aziz about her near 40 year broadcasting career at Radio City, the BBC, TVam, Sky News and LBC.

Iain Dale talks to LBC News presenter Martin Stanford about his broadcasting career, including his 25 years on Sky News.

Iain Dale talks to LBC Overnight Presenter Darren Adam about his career in radio, and obsession with living in Iceland. Oh, and Abba.

Iain Dale talks to journalist James Macintyre about his life and experience of mental health.

Iain Dale talks to broadcaster, DJ, radio presenter and Routemaster obsessive (!), Edward Adoo

In a deeply personal interview (well, the second half is…) Iain Dale talks to the Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Ed Davey, about his new book THE BATTLE FOR LIBERAL BRITAIN, but they also talk more widely about his career in politics. What it’s like to be a minister, his approach to leading the LibDems, how the party can differentiate itself, the challenges of caring for his disabled son, his role in the Post Office Counters scandal and much more besides.

Iain Dale talks to the host of the DESPERATELY SEEKING WISDOM podcast Sir Craig Oliver, who was David Camerson’s Director of Communications from 2011-2016 and who spent twenty years at ITN and the BBC where he ended up as editor of the Ten O’Clock News.

Iain Dale interviews Adam Boulton about his forty year career in political broadcasting.

Iain Dale talks to LBC presenter Shelagh Fogarty about her career in broadcasting, her home city of Liverpool, her religion, her politics and much else besides. And they have a lorra lorra laughs along the way.

Iain Dale talks to Sky News Chief Political Correspondent Jon Craig about his 40 years in the Westminster lobby.

Tom Lines called into Iain Dale’s radio show one evening and gave a brilliant five minute tutorial on the history of Ukraine. He was so good that dozens of listeners emailed, texted and tweeted to ask if they could hear more from him. So Iain invited him to record a podcast and this is the result. They talk about the history of Ukraine and the current situation.

Iain Dale talks to Barney Jones who was editor of first Breakfast with Frost (1993-2005) and The Andrew Marr Show (2005-2015) and is now Professor of Broadcast Journalism at City University.

Iain Dale talks to Labour Peer Lord Andrew Adonis about Brexit, his time as a policy adviser to Tony Blair, being a cabinet minister under Gordon Brown, his childhood in foster care, how his mother abandoned him at the age of three, and why he decided to be open about his sexuality.

Iain Dale talks to veteran DJ and broadcaster Tony Blackburn about his life and career in radio.

In an interview taken from his LBC Radio show, Iain Dale talks to Professor Kathleen Stock about her experience over the last year after she was taken to task by students at the University of Sussex for her views on Trans rights. She resigned her academic position as a result.

A selection from the best All Talk interviews in 2021, including Tim Rice, Nicky Campbell, Stephen Pound and David Amess.

Iain Dale talks to Hong Kong Freedom campaigner Nathan Law, who has now had to seek political exile in this country following threats from the Chinese authorities in Hong Kong.

Iain Dale talks to James Naughtie about his career in the lobby and on radio, including his 21 years presenting the Today Programme. And yes, he tells the full story of the Jeremy ‘Hunt’ moment…

Iain Dale talks to Sian Berry, former co-leader of the Green Party about her life in politics and why green issues are so important.

Iain Dale talks to Smooth Radio Drivetime presenter Angie Greaves about her career in broadcasting.

Iain Dale talks to former Labour MP and Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon about his life and career in politics.

Iain Dale talks to broadcaster Stewart White, who has just stepped down as lead presenter on BBC Look East after 37 years. They talk about his career at the BBC, his experience of fronting a regional news show and changes in broadcasting over the years.

Iain Dale talks to Barry Gardiner, the Labour MP for Brent North, about his life and career in politics.

Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP and former Cabinet Minister Andrew Mitchell about his life and political career, as well as his very funny new book BEYOND A FRINGE.

Iain Dale talked to Theresa May’s former Chief of Staff, Gavin Barwell, about his two years in the job and his new book CHIEF OF STAFF: NOTES FROM DOWNING STREET.

Iain Dale speaks to award winning political documentary maker Michael Cockerell about his journalistic career making original documentaries about prime ministers and political leaders, and his new book UNMASKING OUR LEADERS.

Iain Dale talks to broadcasters, and the presenters of the Fortunately podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey about radio, life and their new book DID I SAY THAT OUT LOUD?

Iain Dale talks to broadcaster Peter Allen about his upbringing and his career in the media as a local newspaper journalist, emigrating to Australia, joining LBC in its infancy, the joys of radio over TV and then his long career at BBC Radio 5 Live, where he spent four years presenting the Breakfast show and 16 years on Drive.

Iain Dale talks to Liz Barker about her life working in the Liberal Democrats, the House of Lords, the coalition and why she found it so difficult to come out.

Iain Dale talks to Mike Read about his career in radio and TV, his love of poetry and Rupert Brooke in particular as well his brief foray into the world of politics.

Iain Dale talks to Patrick Thompson, who was Conservative MP for Norwich North 1983-1997 (and Iain’s first boss) about his childhood in Essex and Yorkshire, his teaching career, how he got into politics and his experiences as a Member of Parliament.

Iain Dale talks to former Norfolk MP and Cabinet Minister under John Major, Gillian Shephard, now Baroness Shephard of Northwold, about her Norfolk upbringing and her political career.

Iain Dale talks to Alistair Burt, who served as Conservative MP for Bury North from 1983-1997 and North East Bedfordshire from 2001-2019. He was a minister at the Department of Social Security, the Department of Health and latterly at the Foreign Office.

Iain Dale talks to Britain’s leading musical lyricist Sir Tim Rice about his life, career and love of music.

Iain Dale talks to journalist and broadcaster Kevin Maguire about his career as an industrial correspondent, political editor, radio host and half of the TV duo with Andrew Pierce. They talk about the state of modern journalism and his love of Sunderland FC.

Iain talks to Olympic silver medallist Lutalo Muhammed about his love of Taekwondo, winning two Olympic medals, commentating on Tokyo for the BBC and much more besides.

Iain Dale spends an hour with the blogger formerly known as ‘Dizzy Thinks’ as they reminisce about the heyday of independent blogging from 2005-2010 and why blogging was usurped by Twitter. He talks about his career in the world of IT and tech and explains the challenges of being a parent to an autistic daughter.

Iain Dale talk to two of his musical heroes, Ron & Russell Mael, better known as SPARKS. Their career spans five decades and there is a new documentary about them which is in cinemas this week by Edgar Wright called THE SPARKS BROTHERS. Iain talks to them about the documentary, their music and their special relationship with the UK, and much more besides.

Iain Dale is joined by candidates for the position of General Secretary for Unite the Union Sharon Graham and Gerard Coyne. Candidate Steve Turner declined to appear.

Iain Dale talks to the Labour MP for Stalybridge & Hyde & Shadow Work & Pensions Secretary Jonathan Reynolds about his life, his family, his religion and what he wants to achieve in politics. Oh, and how he’d like to play centre forward for Sunderland.

Iain Dale talks to Chris Grayling about his life, politics and ministerial career and asks how the jibes of ‘failing Grayling’ affect him.

Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP Owen Paterson, a year on from his wife taking her own life. It's an open, frank discussion about the impact suicide can have on family members, and the importance of spotting the signs early and seeking the right help. Iain and Owen take calls from listeners about their experiences.

Iain Dale talks to former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron about his life and career in politics. It’s a very wide-ranging interview and includes lots of personal examination, not least on his Christian faith and why it cost him the Liberal Democrat leadership. Iain also asks him very directly about his views on gay sex and whether he considers it a sin.

Iain Dale talks to the hosts of the ‘A Gay & A Non Gay’ podcast James Barr (Gay) and Dan Hudson (Non Gay). They delve into the podcast’s success and various gay related issues, and have a good laugh along the way.