Podcasts about Charles Kennedy

We speak to Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in Inverness as his party looks to the Highlands ahead of next year's Holyrood election. He discusses the party's hopes of making gains across the region – including in the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency currently held by Kate Forbes. The Lib Dem leader also talks international affairs including the UK's approach to handling Donald Trump and his party's priorities over the next 12 months.  Finally, Ed explains the lasting impact of the late Charles Kennedy, former leader of the party, who was a Highland MP for 30 years.

As we approach the five year anniversary of the podcast (and who would have thunk that would have been a thing) I never thought I would have been reading a recipe out loud. But after a bit of kerfuffle at Ant's end, I received the JPEGs required to make it possible.There is of course good reason, and it's a little complicated, but it involves fish finger apathy and me forgetting to listen to Holidays in Eden and by the time you get to the end of #228 it should all make some kind of sense. And to bring you all bang up to date, I did indeed break out the pans and bash through said recipe and, despite getting a little over-enthusiastic with one of L's devices and dicing mi onions to mush, it went down rather well with at least 50% of the household.Oh, and after consultation with L and Vibes, the man who wrote the Haynes manual for the Boeing 737 was (drum-roll) Charles Kennedy!Love'n'the-other-nobby-stilesNigellaP.S Ant apologises for being a bit snuffly.Cabin PressureTCD Merch StoreBecome Purple and support the showThe Invisible Man Volume 1: 1991-1997The Invisible Man Volume2: 1998-2014FacebookInstagramWebsite

The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts welcomed back Duncan Brack for another of our reviews of previous party leaders. This time, it's Charles Kennedy we took a look at. Feedback very welcome, and do share this podcast with others who you think may enjoy it. Show notes Greg Hurst's biography of Charles Kennedy. Charles Kennedy on Have I Got News For You. The 1983 TV report on his first election (second video on the page). My earlier take on lessons from Charles Kennedy's leadership. Nick Clegg's tribute to Charles Kennedy following his death. The Lib Dem History Group. Duncan Brack on Twitter. Theme tune by Hugo Lee. New to listening to podcasts? Here are some tips on how to listen to podcasts. Check out some of this show's most popular previous episodes. Enjoy the show? Spread the word Share the show's website, www.NeverMindTheBarCharts.com.

Introducing: How To Win An Election.As the next General Election approaches, Matt Chorley is joined by three of the sharpest, funniest and best-connected strategists who know a thing or two about winning (and losing).Peter Mandelson was Labour's director of communications for Neil Kinnock in 1987 and 1992; New Labour's architect and later cabinet minister in 1997, 2001 and 2005; and Gordon Brown's right-hand man in 2010.Daniel Finkelstein advised the SDP's David Owen in 1987, worked for John Major in the run-up to 1987; for William Hague ahead of 2001; and advised David Cameron before 2010 and 2015.Polly Mackenzie was a Lib Dem policy expert, working for Charles Kennedy in their record-breaking 2005 election; for Nick Clegg in 2010, and after five coalition years in No 10, was there for the 2015 wipeout too.How To Win An Election will be your guide through the twists and turns of a tumultuous campaign every Tuesday. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode.https://podfollow.com/how-to-win-an-election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Blackford joined the SNP aged 16, going on to lead the party in Westminster during a period of high political drama. In the latest episode of our series reflecting on the careers of MPs leaving Parliament at the next election, he tells Matt about his regrets over negative campaigning against Charles Kennedy, what he thinks about Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond, and how he came to be known as the 'humble crofter'.Plus Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester discuss whether there's anything to celebrate as the NHS turns 75 this week and why Labour and the Lib Dems are targeting middle aged women at the next election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Directing and cinematography are two essential components of filmmaking that play a crucial role in bringing a story to life on the big screen. The art of mastering directing and cinematography involves a deep understanding of storytelling, visual language, and technical expertise. This requires not only artistic creativity but also a strong ability to collaborate with others and manage the many moving parts of film production. In this episode, I am joined by Charles Kennedy Jr., director and cinematographer, to talk about mastering directing and cinematography. Charles shares the experience of growing up in Livonia, the experience of working as an audio editor at a church, and how he got into the film industry. Charles discovered his photographic talent during his sophomore year at Lawrence Technological University, where he studied Media Communication. He began his undergraduate career with an emphasis on audio engineering, but gradually changed to film production and photography. ​He also talks about how to capture dark skin as a cinematographer, being great at both directing and cinematography, and the difference between the narrative brain and the cinematographer's brain in commercial work. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!  Timestamps [01:48] The experience of growing up in Livonia, Michigan [02:49] Charles's Jamaican upbringing [06:09] The experience of being an audio editor for a church [09:32] How Charles got into the film industry [12:36] Charles's first time on set as a director [20:13] How to capture dark skin as a cinematographer [28:48] Being at war with an art form that you love but don't like it [31:12] Charles's work relationship with Zach [35:52] The difference between the narrative brain and the cinematographer's brain in commercial work [39:40] About the series that Charles worked on [48:47] The piece of advice that Professor Beth has shared with Charles that he carries till today Notable quotes: “It's good that you know what you want to do, but learn how to do all of it because you will make yourself more marketable.” “With every movie you make or capture, be intentional about what it is that you are doing.” Connect with Charles Kennedy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-kennedy-5b7a3035/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ckennedyjr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ckennedyjrWebsite: https://www.charleskennedyjr.com/Website: https://www.mis-fitted.com/Visual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

In 1870 New Mexico, few things get people in the saddle like the prospect of a bright and shiny future – especially in the form of gold. Big and small make pilgrimages to the mountains "Sangre de Cristo" (Blood of Christ) with an ambition and a hope to find both gold and green forests. But not everyone in the mountains considers gold to be the greatest treasure, and soon it is not only the blood of Christ that flows in the mountains. What dangers lurk in the borderlands besides bears and cougars? And how far are people willing to go for their dreams? From Podimo and Vespucci — this is The Darkness Vaults, released weekly on Wednesday. 

In the Olde West, justice was relative. This week, we take a look at serial killer Charles Kennedy, and the (probably worse) man who captured him, Clay Allison.  Sources: 10 Horrifying Stories Of Life In The Wild West - Listverse New Mexico Bad Boy – Clay Allison – Legends of America Charles Kennedy – Old West Serial Killer – Legends of America Colfax County War - Wikipedia

Serial Killer Charles Kennedy was a predator in the late 1800s in the Moreno Valley of New Mexico. He set up a rest stop in a remote part of the valley in order to murder unsuspecting and weary travelers for his on sick purposes. This is the story of Charles Kennedy, New Mexico's oldest serial killer. Thanks to Jackie Moranty for writing and researching this script. linktr.ee/trueconsequencesReferences: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-etown/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-charleskennedy/https://tomrizzo.com/man-of-violence/https://mystrangenewmexico.com/2020/08/04/a-cycle-of-violence/https://www.goldrushnuggets.com/mihiofelnewm.htmlhttps://nomadicniko.com/2015/10/29/elizabethtown/https://www.flickr.com/photos/melanys/5704044315https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35211804/charles-kennedy

Many miracles have happened thanks to touching or praying before the relics of the saints. Powerful signs have taken place by means of a miraculous medal or the Scapular of our Lady of Mount Carmel. But what are Sacramentals and what are the Relics of the Saints? Can we venerate these things? Is it not a kind of “Catholic superstition”? In this episode we talk about these amazing means that God has to deliver His grace and help to us! - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Article on the cure of Charles Kennedy: https://catholicnewsherald.com/faith/88-news/fp/2354-boy-s-healing-attributed-to-prayers-intercessions-of-the-saints - Official Church Document (from the Vatican) about the use of Relics: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/csaints/documents/rc_con_csaints_doc_20171208_istruzione-reliquie_en.html - Articles on what Relics are and how to venerate them: (1) https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/church-teaching-on-relics.html (2) https://www.lincolndiocese.org/news/diocesan-news/11992-relics-of-saints-and-how-to-venerate-them - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - This Podcast's Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone - Intro music from pond5.com - Picture in Logo from Shutterstock.com

On this episode I sit down w/ CK Jr. we discuss who he is, and the many hats that he wears in the film industry. We also talk about some of the projects he's worked on and is currently working on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mike Graham and Kevin O'Sullivan have an outlet for their immense frustration and it's the Thought Police podcast - battering you over the ears once a week, every week.  Today's topics include: Not risking the trip to America, convoluted COVID chaos, the Omicron variant, MG's eventful session last week, The Rees-Moggs, Kev nearly missing his stop on the tube, Prince Harry's latest ill-informed statement, Meghan vs. the press, whether Christmas will be cancelled, Boris' ludicrous 'war on drugs', Canada going mad, drinking with Big Alan Brazil, Charles Kennedy, the Rod Liddle storm, and how Keir Starmer is not fooling anyone - let alone the Thought Police. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!  You can follow the boys on Twitter. Mike is: @IROMG, Kevin is @TVKev and you'll find the podcast too: @ThoughtPoliceTP. Meanwhile if you'd like to send them an email, the address is: thoughtpolicepod@gmail.com 

Both Charles and Mike were part of a group that completed the Richard Rohr Living School in 2017. His journey includes business success, a battle with alcoholism and his resulting sobriety, including his thoughts on his current battle with cancer. Mike asked Charles to identify some key aspects of his journey and he provided the following – “Finding out I've always been okay; I just didn't know it. Trudging the road of happy destiny. Giving up the merit economy so as to join the economy of Grace. Finally knowing God loves me because He is good not because I am good.”

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An FDA panel recommends the agency approve Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. And despite pandemic uncertainty, private equity and venture capital deals in healthcare were strong in the third quarter. Dr. Charles Kennedy, CEO of private equity firm Blue Ox Healthcare Partners, expects strong investment in the digital health space to continue into next year.   

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Dr. Charles Kennedy, CEO of Blue Ox Healthcare Partners, discusses updates in treatments and vaccines for Covid-19.

Dan teaches Katy about Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy (1959 - 2015).  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this. 

In this episode, I sit down with Zachary Cunningham and Charles Kennedy, Jr., both award-winning filmmakers out of Detroit, MI. We get very personal about why we create films, the downside of filmmaking, surrounding yourself with the right people and so much more. This convo was so in depth and personal, we had to do it in two parts. Enjoy!!  Follow Zach:  IG: @zachary.cunningham  FB: @ZacharyCornell Cunningham Follow Charles:  IG: @ckennedyjr  FB: @ckennedyjr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifebeyondthelens/support

The conversation with Zachary Cunningham and Charles Kennedy Jr. continues. We talk content distribution strategy, why I am so hard on myself regarding my work, building an audience, building a brand and so much more!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifebeyondthelens/support

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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, CNN political commentator and For the Many podcast host Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs to conversations with leading figures from politics and broadcasting. This episode features 'Jim Bleat for Prime Minister' by Margaret Woodhouse - a children’s book on politics. It seeks to explain politics and elections to children in a unique and entertaining story about how a sheep becomes prime minister. Iain published it as a book and audiobook through his company Politico’s in 2000. Each chapter is read by a UK politician – John Redwood, Martin Bell, Charles Kennedy, Teresa Gorman and Harriet Harman. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Iain on Twitter: @iaindale

On this week's episode we welcome Dr. Charles Kennedy, MD, an infectious disease expert and one of eleven physicians who make up the Lexington Infectious Disease Consultants, to help us better understand what COVID-19 is, what the future of social distancing and treatment looks like, and the hope we can find in God's plan in the midst of an epidemic.

Humphrey Hawksley's work as a BBC foreign correspondent has taken him to crises on every continent. He been expelled from Sri Lanka, had death threats from several extreme regimes and traced Graham Greene’s footsteps in Sierra Leone . His passion for borders has influenced his writing with the Cold War and espionage prominent themes in his popular thrillers. On this episode we talk war zones, politics, the EU, Trump, guns, Russia, Iraq, Afghanistan and the pain of accidently tipping a well-known country music star on the streets of Nashville.   On this episode we cover:   Victorian Grandeur at The National Liberal Club, founded by William Gladstone The UKIP leader with his mistress who darkened the Liberal Club’s door Paddy Ashdown, Charles Kennedy, Menzies Campbell The worldwide locations for his books - Man On Ice and Man on Edge His first BBC assignment to Sri Lanka His first exclusion from a country The Tamil population initially being repressed by the government Then turning into ‘the most brutal terrorist group in the world’ The dire situation in Hong Kong Being at a turning point in world politics The rise of the far right As a journalist he likes a good story 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall The cycle has turned – a generation forgetting what has happened before it The EU being incremental in preventing war Japan versus South Korea Brexit not being unique around the world The post 9/11 war on terror If he wasn’t a journalist he would be worried! The current movement not having a Blowin’ in the Wind yet John Simpson thinking the threat of Russia is overestimated The power of online meddling Could the third world war be online? Russia wanting to re-create a significant zone of influence Political changes after the Tiananmen Square massacre and fall of the Berlin wall The Orwellian rise of Russian and Chinese enemies Death threats on answer machines in Sri Lanka Death threats by phone in the Philippines The BBC being wrongly accused of paying insurgents to blow people up The British Embassy versus the American Embassy Whether he’s been afraid in war zones Lisa’s Nan giving birth during an air raid on the Wirral More shootings and bombings in Iraq and Afghanistan Being confused about what people want to achieve The West not planning what would happen next after Saddam and Gaddafi Questioning the West’s reaction Tracing Graham Greene’s steps in Sierra Leone The bleakness of the US/Russian border where two super powers meet Little Diomedes and Big Diomedes Roman Abramovich being governor of Chukotka Writing thrillers based on borders Cold being cold – whether you have the right clothes or not Hair freezing competitions in Canada Trump’s wall in Colorado The plan to build a tunnel or a bridge from Alaska to Russia Greta Thunberg speaking to the whole world and being listened to Should we off-set our travel miles Addis Ababa being special – or are we just off our heads due to altitude Dervla Murphy and how both Lisa and Humphrey are big fans How eco-travel is out of reach for your average family holiday How travel changes with young children Dog sledding to see the Northern Lights Walking the Pacific Crest Trail – Mexico Border to US/Canada border Struggling with ‘walking on the underclass’ in places like India Trump, guns and healthcare in the USA Doing the music trail in Mississippi Johnny Cash songs on Nashville’s famous strip 10,000 people in 10,000 garages writing songs How great art, culture and music springs from times of conflict Hitching hiking through Thailand in 1974 A Whiter Shade of Pale wafting through the night skies over rice paddies  

Mississippi Edition for Monday, November 18, 2019Mississippians on the Hill and on the street provide their thoughts on the impeachment hearings. Then, after Byte Size Tech, how a local hiring event is helping more Mississippians enter the workforce.Segment 1:Impeachment hearings began last week in the House Intelligence Committee and members from both sides of the aisle are beginning to consider the evidence. MPB's Michael Guidry spoke with Representative Steven Palazzo of Mississippi's fourth Congressional district about the proceedings that he considers a sham.Mississippi voters are also talking about the historic public hearings. Charles Kennedy of Corinth and Polly Anna Brown of Tupelo believe the President is being treated unfairly. They recently spoke with MPB's Desare Frazier in Tupelo while attending the President's rally. Jackson resident John Byrd supports the impeachment inquiry.Segment 2:Byte Size TechSegment 3:After a long, steady decline that started in 2012, Mississippi's unemployment rate is rising again. It is now the highest it has been in nearly three years. To help combat this growing trend, a workforce development program at MPB is hosting a hiring event that will feature over forty potential employers. MPB's Sharon Person sat down with our Ezra Wall to discuss Mississippi's workplace needs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When we think of depression we tend to focus on that of our youth or women. However, 30% men suffer from depression. Signs and symptoms vary but look differently from that of women. Today we’ll talk with filmmaker and graphics designer, Charles Kennedy. His upcoming film Affliction deals with mental health of an African American male. He shares his personal journey overcoming depression. For more information you can follow Charles Kennedy at IG: afflictionmovie and www.CharlesKennedyJr.com

We are joined by Brian Link, Agile Transformation Coach at LeanDog, Charles Kennedy, VP/Sr. IT Service Delivery Manager at Huntington National Bank, and Bart Weaver, Enterprise Agility Coach at Nationwide. This trio are passionate about business agility and decided it would be a brilliant idea to launch an agility-focused conference in the heart of the Midwest Silicon Valley, Columbus, Ohio. But as is usually the case, great ideas are not always the easiest. Learn about the struggles they had to overcome and why they felt the time was right to to put this conference together. businessagilitymidwest.com meetup.com/Columbus-Business-Agility leandog.com getwitit.org

The Boeing 707, a classic airliner that set so many standards that still exist in modern airliners today. Charles Kennedy, author of the 'Haynes Manual Boeing 707 1957 to Present' joins us to discuss everything from those barrel roles in the Dash 80 Test aircraft, to the airframes still flying today.

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The portrait painter Jonathan Yeo meets the music producer William Orbit. Jonathan Yeo's subjects include David Attenborough, Malala Yousafzai, Grayson Perry and numerous Hollywood stars. He has also been an official General Election artist, and has painted Tony Blair, David Cameron and Charles Kennedy. Musician and composer William Orbit has won worldwide renown for his work as a music producer, most notably for his recordings with Madonna. Other high-profile collaborations include work with Blur, U2 and Britney Spears, along with albums he has released under his own name. He began by setting up his own studio, with equipment bought from a nearby junk shop. Series producers Alex Mansfield and Clare Walker.

After a lucrative career as a thief, Charles Kennedy has an important realization: the real money is in drugs. He rises to become one of the East Coast’s biggest traffickers, throwing coke-fuelled parties and amassing a strange menagerie of pets. But his success attracts the wrong kind of attention. For more information about this episode, and for a full list of credits, visit crimetownshow.com. 

The gang are officially back together! After travelling the globe spreading the word Doc recounts his adventures. Sarah professes her Love for Nigel, sorry, er, Charles Kennedy and in an exclusive interview the guys speak with legendary American record producer, DJ and rapper Pete Rock.

The gang are officially back together! After travelling the globe spreading the word Doc recounts his adventures. Sarah professes her Love for Nigel, sorry, er, Charles Kennedy and in an exclusive interview the guys speak with legendary American record producer, DJ and rapper Pete Rock.

The book, Steaming to the North follows the Bear from May to October 1886 as it takes its first summer cruise from San Francisco up to Point Barrow and back again. This is the first book to exhibit the photographs taken by 3rd Lt. Charles Kennedy of New Bedford, introducing rarely seen photos of the last sail-and-steam whaling ships, capturing early interactions of Natives with white whalemen and explorers, and showing lives otherwise lost to time. Katherine Donahue is professor of Anthropology at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Steaming to the North is published by University of Alaska Press.

LibThinkTank UK today we briefly discusses memories of the former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy. Also a longer discussion on the Internet and its role in liberal democracy. Where is Internet is going and how to possibly look to narrow a digital divide that may be occurring in Britain.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Ed Conway and Hilary Rose. Alice Thomson: The Scottish Nationalists lost the referendum but they were left with the moral high ground. The Scots had been 'scared' into voting no and then dumped by the English, which is partly why the Scot Nats did so well in the Election. But the increasingly nasty sectarian abuse by the extreme cybernats, hounding the late Charles Kennedy and any businessmen who dare to speak up for the union risks souring the SNP's apparently triumphal progress. When moderate Scots are fleeing South of the border it's time to ask if the dream is turning sour. Ed Conway: For the umpteenth time, Greece is back on what everyone is calling the brink of default. The economy is back in recession and austerity seems to be biting even more than in the darkest days of the crisis. What's agreed by most insiders and outsiders is that it should never have joined the euro in the first place. But simply turfing it out of the club would cause more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The post-election landscape is littered with bits of Ed Miliband's pledge stone. Paul Osbourne and Robert Meakin pick their way through the Labour leadership rivals, talk about the life of Charles Kennedy, and hear from London Mayoral hopeful Christian Wolmar.

Andrea Catherwood on Iraqi politician Tariq Aziz, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy; Oscar winning costume designer Julie Harris; flamboyant Australian property developer and entrepreneur Alan Bond and violinist Peter Cropper who founded the Lindsay Quartet.

In our 192th ever Rum Doings, our topic is, in light of the Britain's Got Talent fiasco, should all dogs be put down? Topics this week include Seppastian Blatter's evil ways, Nick's failed attempts to guess newspapers from headlines, and a couple of thoughts on Charles Kennedy. We worry about rollycoasters, explain why Toby is so very, very interesting, and Nick realises that being a Conservative makes you a baddie. Who is the real idiot when it comes to pooing in your pants? Nick explains John's outfit of a tracksuit and semen-stained top. And we finish with a superb letter from our listener.

Sepp Blatter resigns - did the sponsors push him?; Charles Kennedy; Eddie McGuire; On the button; Picking the right messenger; Show and Tell; An interview with John Richardson of the Coffee Boys; Music from Robbie Boyd

On the Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 broadcast at 3:30PM Pacific and 6:3oPM Eastern, our special guest is Charles Kennedy, MD, CEO Accountable Care Solutions at Aetna. Dr. Kennedy charge at Aetna is to focus on collaborating with high quality health systems to implement new accountable care models that are designed to drive higher quality, greater coordination, and an overall better patient health care experience. We caught up with Dr. Kennedy at the recently concluded 3rd National ACO Congress in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Kennedy's led a breakout session titled: 'Evolving Toward the Accountable Future: Realistically Realizing the Vision of Reform.' Aetna is one of the major health insurers undergoing a complete makeover to reposition itself from a traditional health insurance company into a value added payer in the sustainable healthcare ecosystem. The accountable care solutions group is one of the resources Aetna has brought to bear in this vital transition. Join us!

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy. Born in Inverness, Charles grew up on a croft near Fort William spending his early life learning how to shear sheep and milk cows on his grandfather's neighbouring farm. Music was always a big part of life with his father playing the fiddle at home and at local events but Charles's real passion was astronomy. He saved to buy a three-inch refractor telescope from his pocket money inspired by the Apollo Moon Landings and encouraged by the clear Highlands skies.Politics and current affairs were another early passion. He ran home from school to catch news of the Watergate hearings on television, he was a star of his school's debating society and one friend recalls how he always dreamed of becoming prime minister. His first political allegiance was to the Labour Party, but at University he switched to the newly formed Social Democratic Party - eventually taking a seat for them in 1983 General Election at the age of 23. Now, 20 years later, following various incarnations of the party, the Liberal Democrats hold a record number of seats in the House of Commons and are hoping to become the main party of opposition in Britain today.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: The Cameron Highlanders by Ian Kennedy Book: The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth Luxury: CD player

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy. Born in Inverness, Charles grew up on a croft near Fort William spending his early life learning how to shear sheep and milk cows on his grandfather's neighbouring farm. Music was always a big part of life with his father playing the fiddle at home and at local events but Charles's real passion was astronomy. He saved to buy a three-inch refractor telescope from his pocket money inspired by the Apollo Moon Landings and encouraged by the clear Highlands skies. Politics and current affairs were another early passion. He ran home from school to catch news of the Watergate hearings on television, he was a star of his school's debating society and one friend recalls how he always dreamed of becoming prime minister. His first political allegiance was to the Labour Party, but at University he switched to the newly formed Social Democratic Party - eventually taking a seat for them in 1983 General Election at the age of 23. Now, 20 years later, following various incarnations of the party, the Liberal Democrats hold a record number of seats in the House of Commons and are hoping to become the main party of opposition in Britain today. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: The Cameron Highlanders by Ian Kennedy Book: The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth Luxury: CD player