Podcast appearances and mentions of Gyles Brandreth

After a three-week wait, we're back with another episode of the young Gyles Brandreth's diary. In these extracts, which take us up to the start of the summer holidays, 1965, Gyles turns 17, is given a three-foot long bar of chocolate, and continues with his impressively busy school life. He's got himself an office and a few new jobs: running the school bookshop and organising the cycling proficiency lessons for the younger students. He's also organising Mr Badley's 100th birthday celebrations, and putting on another successful school production. He also goes to London to be a Debs' Delight. This is a fun one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language.Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory.And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature's tangle, restoring ancient countryside hedgerows and keeping alive a vanishing ancient craft.Plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the stand-up comedian and writer Sophie Duker.Presenters: Nikki Beddi and Huw Stephens Producer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesAnd if you've been affected by any of the things discussed in our conversation...there's information, help and support available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the broadcaster and writer and national treasure - Gyles Brandreth. You can listen to his brilliant podcast 'Rosebud' HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell  Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show dates and tickets, Parenting Hell merch and any other exciting news... MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Gatiss: actor, writer, producer, director and creator - this is someone who makes Gyles Brandreth look like an under-achiever! From The League of Gentlemen, to Doctor Who, Sherlock and the Christmas Ghost Stories, Mark has been behind some of the most distinctive and original television of recent times. He's also an actor - recently winning awards for his portrayal of Sir John Gielgud in Jack Thorne's The Motive and The Cue. And it goes without saying that he's a fascinating person, with a fascinating story to tell. In this episode, which was recorded live at The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, Mark talks to Gyles about his working class childhood, growing up opposite the local psychiatric hospital. He talks about his hatred of PE lessons, his early obsession with TV and how he became interested in horror. He talks about coming out to his parents and how he met the rest of the League of Gentlemen at drama school. With thanks to the team at The Orange Tree Theatre and to Mark Gatiss for this brilliant interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer, broadcaster and the king of fabulous jumpers, Gyles Brandreth joins Tanya Rose with a collection of captivating travel secrets.In this episode, Gyles shares the joys of disappearing into the side streets of Venice, the trip that had such a profound impact he turned vegetarian and if you're going to the Taj Mahal, why you should go alone. Plus, he shares his number 1 destinations that are both abroad and much closer to home. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDThe Peninsula, LondonBroadstone, KentVenice, ItalyTrattoria alla Madonna, VeniceHotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, VeniceIcelandGreenlandIsle of WightIsrael IndiaPetra, JordanRome, ItalySt Peters Square, Vatican City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Monday! Today, Fi considers a new Garvey-Glover enterprise making their own soft furnishings, but Jane has doubts...They are joined by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth on his new book Prose & Cons. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gyles Brandreth, "Elizabeth. Intiimne portree". Kirjastuselt Varrak. Tutvustab Marek Strandberg. Tänu sõprusele Edinburghi hertsogiga sai Gyles Brandreth viiekümne aasta jooksul sageli kohtuda Elizabeth II-ga. Aastate jooksul tehtud märkmed vestlustest kuninganna, tema pere ja sõpradega annavad meile nüüd põneva ülevaate sellest erakordsest elust.

If you are someone that annoys your family and friends with your mishearing of sayings then you are not alone. According to new research by Specsavers, one in ten of us have been mishearing certain words, sayings, and phrases for our entire lives. Former Conservative MP, writer, broadcaster and famous wordsmith, Gyles Brandreth is on a mission to set the record straight - he joins Anton to discuss.

Iain is reunited with Jacqui Smith for For the Many Live! from the Kent coastal town of Broadstairs, and joined by the one and only Gyles Brandreth.Get your tickets for future For the Many Live shows at this autumn's party conferences in Brighton, Liverpool and Birmingham at www.forthemany.live

Writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth has chosen EF Benson's entertaining tale of competitive snobbery in the 1920s, Mapp and Lucia. In a contrasting choice, neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow advocates for Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, a story of a Ghanaian family transplanted to Alabama which takes in neuroscience and opiate addiction. Harriett has gone for a real crowd-pleaser in E. Nesbit's The Railway Children and all three enjoy a bit of nostalgia for the times when children could run free having adventures around the railway. Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Sally Heaven.

Marking the birthday of HM Queen Camilla on 17 July, Gyles Brandreth and Aphra Brandreth MP introduce a special episode of the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast, reprising our first ever episode recorded with Queen Camilla and the actress Dame Joanna Lumley at Clarence House in London and talking about the Commonwealth, the Royal Commonwealth Society and the University of Chester at Chester Town Hall.

PoliticsHome editor Adam Payne and reporter Nadine Batchelor-Hunt take stock of the first week of the general election campaign, plus broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth and journalist Seb Whale join Alain Tolhurst to discuss their books on the secrets of the Whips' Office. Sign up to The House's new Friday newsletter from Sienna Rogers rounding up the best of the week's election campaigns here. Gyles Brandreth's republished memoir Breaking the Code is available here. Pre-order Seb Whale's new book The Unusual Channels here. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver.

There have been two recent defections from the Conservatives to Labour. There's lots of chatter in parliament about a potential third defector. In this Saturday edition of Coffee House Shots, Katy Balls and James Heale hear from Gyles Brandreth, former MP and broadcaster. He takes us back to what it was like working in the whips' office in the 1990s, and ask if he thinks there are more defections to come.  You can read Gyles' diary in The Spectator here: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-day-keir-starmer-cried-on-me-about-his-childhood/  Produced by Megan McElroy.

How do you maintain discipline in a government that's on the ropes after a long period in office, with a prime minister behind in the polls and beset by defections?Former Tory MP and whip Gyles Brandreth charted the downfall of the Major government in his indiscreet diaries, and joins Matt to discuss the striking similarities between then and now.Plus: Columnists India Knight and James Mariott discuss whether the nation is ready for what is shaping up to be a long election campaign, if tech bros make bad philosophers, and if TV shows work on stage.Columnists (03:04)Gyles Brandreth (24:50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

General Manager, Stuart Bowery, and longstanding friend of Grosvenor House, Gyles Brandreth turn back the pages of the hotel's past. Together, they revisit profound moments and personal memories that make up Grosvenor House's illustrious 95-year history as Park Lane's first hotel.

British institution Gyles Brandreth has been gracing our screens and airwaves for decades but how did Gyles break into showbiz? Well Harry and Sarah the AI bot will dig into his life and find out all about driving as a child, celebrity encounters and how he ended up as a European Monopoly Champion. You can listen to Gyles' own podcast Rosebud on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Matt Lewis from History Hit was back as our expert this week telling us all about medieval torture! Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The impressionists are back - Jon Culshaw, Rory Bremner and Nerine Skinner join Matt to talk about their favourite political impressions, before engaging in a 'three-way Trump-off'.Plus: Andrew Neil gives his take on the future of Humza Yousaf and the SNP, and Gyles Brandreth discusses Keir Starmer opening up about his childhood.Andrew Neil (03:15)The Columnists (12:00)The Impressionists (30:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In no particular order, Gyles Brandreth was an MP in John Major's government, is a writer of novels, biographies, autobiographies and stageplays, is a broadcaster, a podcaster, a television presenter and an accomplished speaker. He has set up a teddy bear museum, he started the UK Scrabble competition, he campaigns for public spaces. Veteran of Call my Bluff and Just a Minute, he is one of the most quick witted people on the planet! Full of wisdom and hilarious anecdotes, this is a wonderful conversation. Gyles Brandreth's Website

Hello there! It's me, Harry Hill! With some exciting news - Ive got a brand new podcast its called 'Are We There Yet? And is the worlds first family friendly podcast thats designed to get you from A to B. Join me, my son Garry and Sarah the A.I Bot as we delve into the childhood memories of a motley crew of comedians, celebrities and cultural icons and if that wasnt enough theres a fascinating weekly theme where we speak to an expert on stuff like ants, blood, the moon and more. I need you to take part as my son Gary needs jokes for when he takes over the family business so please send your jokes on a voice note to harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk and get a free Are We There Yet badge! Guests include Alan Carr, Ravneet Gill, Gyles Brandreth, Josh Widdicombe, Suzi Ruffell & Grayson Perry. So, mark your calendars and set your alarms and tell your Nan! A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it's about the birthday boy, as we celebrate all things Gyles Brandreth.  Not only does Gyles spoil us with a plethora of his famous anecdotes, but he becomes the linguistics quizmaster and places Susie in the hot seat to answer questions from his book 'Have You Eaten Grandma'. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GYLES! You are truly one of a kind. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Want even more purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or head to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms. Enjoy Susie's Trio for the week:  Galere: A coterie of undesirable people. Chawbacon: One uninterested in culture. Boulevardier: A lover of boulevards. Gyles' poem this week was the incredibly emotive 'Counting Backwards' by Linda Pastan. How did I get so old, I wonder, contemplating my 67th birthday. Dyslexia smiles: I'm 76 in fact. There are places where at 60 they start counting backwards; in Japan they start again from one. But the numbers hardly matter. It's the physics of acceleration I mind, the way time speeds up as if it hasn't guessed the destination— where look! I see my mother and father bearing a cake, waiting for me at the starting line. A Sony Music Entertainment production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts     To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode features a conversation with my friend, writer, broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth, from his podcast Rosebud. We reminisce over my memories of growing up in Kenya and the UK, going over our journeys with private education, bad teachers, young love, and the first time learning about starfish filled me with wonder and awe over science and the natural world.

We talk with a reporter and a Wisconsin pharmacy academic about the FDA announcement that it will allow Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada. Then we learn about the recent dismissal of a Public Service Commission appointee from Governor Evers and what it says about our divided government in Wisconsin. And then famous British […]

In this week's episode, we unravel the captivating history behind the autumnal season. Join Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth on a linguistic journey through time as we explore the origins and evolution of the term, discovering the rich tapestry of meanings woven into this vibrant season.. Tune in now to harvest the knowledge and uncover the linguistic treasures hidden within the fall foliage! We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Want even more purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or head to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms' Don't forget that you can join us in person at our upcoming tour, tap the link to find tickets: www.somethingrhymeswithpurple.com  Enjoy Susie's Trio for the week:  Gyles' poem this week was - 'Autumn' by T.E. Hulme A touch of cold in the Autumn night— I walked abroad, And saw the ruddy moon lean over a hedge Like a red-faced farmer. I did not stop to speak, but nodded, And round about were the wistful stars With white faces like town children. A Sony Music Entertainment production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts     To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode is coming to you from the back of a London Black Cab! Gyles kept calm and carried on to deliver the purple people today's episode on maps! We embark on a captivating journey through the history of maps, uncovering the hidden stories behind the words we use to describe these navigational tools. Join us as we delve into the etymological roots of cartography and discover how maps have shaped our understanding of the world. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our NEW email address here: purplepeople@somethingrhymes.com Want even more purple, people? Join the Purple Plus Club by clicking the banner in Apple podcasts or head to purpleplusclub.com to listen on other platforms' Don't forget that you can join us in person at our upcoming tour, tap the link to find tickets: www.somethingrhymeswithpurple.com  Enjoy Susie's Trio for the week:  Retrogradation: a backward movement. Latrogenic: caused by a doctor or medical professional. Fantods: There is an indescribable complaint, which will never allow a moment's repose to mind or body; which nothing will satisfy—which allows of no beginning, and no ending—which wheels round the mind like a squirrel in its cage, ever moving, but still making no progress. Gyles' poem this week was ‘The Goldfish That Died' by Gyles Brandreth (the shortest poem in the history of world literature, and features in the Guinness Book of World Records!) ‘O, Wet Pet' A Sony Music Entertainment production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts     To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gyles Brandreth talks to fellow star of This Morning and host of Bake Off Alison Hammond. They discuss her childhood roots in Birmingham, her incredible talent for rounders, and whether Gyles is a breast or a leg man; all while sitting on Alison's double bed. Expect laughter, warmth and Gyles attempting to do a Brummy accent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our very first episode of the new series, we're looking back at the first 12 months without our late Queen Elizabeth II ahead of the first anniversary of her death. We're joined by esteemed royal photographer Julian Calder - who has taken some of the late Queen's most iconic portraits and goes into detail about what Her Majesty was really like behind the lens. He also reveals the cheeky sex book that the late Prince Philip had in his private office at Buckingham Palace and nearly made an appearance in one of his official portraits. Also joining hosts Andrea Caamano, Emily Nash and Emmy Griffiths is writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth, who considers himself "lucky" to have spent a lot of time with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and the new King and Queen. He fondly remembers some fantastic anecdotes told to him by the Queen which make for an incredibly entertaining listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane is off on holiday, so it's up to Fi (with help from Anneka Rice) to wonder how many Camparis she's had so far. They're joined by Gyles Brandreth to talk about his new podcast 'Rosebud'.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth launches his new podcast “Rosebud” on September 1st – St Giles's Day. In this new series, Gyles will talk to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, fascinating stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles.  Rosebud is a long-form interview series which takes guests back to first principles: to their very first memories and experiences. How much have these formative moments shaped them? Are they anything like they were back then? And what's their advice for future generations? New episodes will launch weekly on Fridays. Gyles is available for media appearances, contact the producer, Harriet Jaine: hjaine@yahoo.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strap yourselves in for a glorious recap of a showbiz life well-lived, as Kate's joined by broadcaster, writer and former politician, Gyles Brandreth!Gyles chats about some of the definitive moments in his life, including tales of missing out on starting a business with Richard Branson, his relationship with Glenda Jackson and how he ended up on a government pornography commission with Cliff Richard!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this story, Fujiwara Hidesato shows his bravery by walking over a sleeping dragon. In return for his bravery he is tasked with killing the mountain sized centipede. It takes time, but he remembers some advice about killing centipedes and is rewarded with several treasures. One treasure is a bag of rice that never goes empty, thus earning him the name Tawara Toda. Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki 1908 Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: japanese summer festival.MP3 by macdaddyno1 Sound Effects: Imperial Palace Garden (part 2) - August 2016 by sergeeo on Freesound.org Podcast Shoutout: Something Rhymes With Purple Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple. Listener Shoutout: Milan Italy featuring Marisa of Victorian Variety Show Picture: 'Towara Toda Hidesato with Bow and Dragon' - Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1843. care of Curious Ordinary --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandman-stories/message

This week, Justin chats with JB, Barca Jim and Christian Machowski. We hear from some front row-ers in Stafford and Blackheath, and a tetchy #Janet makes her return.   Get in touch or #AskJanet here: WhatsApp – 07495 717 860 Twitter – @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com   EPISODE LINKS:   Father John Misty: https://fatherjohnmisty.com/   Dishoom: https://www.dishoom.com/   Mowgli: https://www.mowglistreetfood.com/   Gyles Brandreth, Odd Boy Out: https://www.waterstones.com/book/odd-boy-out/gyles-brandreth/9780241483756   Bob Mortimer, And Away… : waterstones.com/book/and-away/bob-mortimer/9781398505322    THIS WEEK'S GIGS:   See Justin on Friday here: https://themet.org.uk/event/justin-moorhouse-2023/   See Justin on Saturday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-stretch-think/the-old-woollen/2280875   See Justin on Sunday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-stretch-think/the-crescent/2280933   Stretch and Think 22-23 Tour:   https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/tour/justin-moorhouse   Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse.

Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina and Rhys James to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. The long-running Radio 4 national treasure of a parlour game returns this week with subjects ranging from Rap Battles to Prawn Cocktail. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Rajiv Karia A BBC Studios Production

Gyles Brandreth joins Jane on Fi to discuss his podcast 'Something Rhymes With Purple' with Susie Dent, and it's perfectly timed on the day that Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary dropped. In the meantime, Jane's still attempting to predict the outcome of England's World Cup match, and Fi's got a handbag full of used turkey... If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Dunn's killer Anne Sacoolas given suspended sentence & broadcaster Gyles Brandreth takes your calls

Will Smith has shared a message for those who might be feeling a little conflicted about whether to watch his new movie following his Oscar slap. Royal writer Gyles Brandreth details that the late monarch made peace with her death at Balmoral the weekend before she died. While folks are mourning the end of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde, the singer might have already moved on. Rob's best pal Delaina Dixon from DivaGalsDaily's joins him today. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please subscribe! ToDiForDaily.com's Kinsey Schofield appears on TalkTV with presenter Cristo Foufas. The two discuss Gyles Brandreth's newly released Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait book extracts. The revelation of the Queen's cancer diagnosis, the Queen's response to it, and what might be the motivation to share it at this point in time. Was the royal family trying to beat Harry's Spare with the reveal? They also discuss Prince William and Catherine's upcoming trip to Boston vs. Harry and Meghan's trip to New York. Visit ToDiForDaily.com for additional information. Kinsey Schofield is a Los Angeles-based royals expert and the host of the To Di For Daily podcast. The To Di For Daily podcast cover art was designed by famed pop artist, Analy Diego. You can now listen to these interviews wherever you find your favorite podcasts and YouTube. Search To Di For Daily or Kinsey Schofield. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kinsey-schofield/support

Please subscribe! ToDiForDaily.com's Kinsey Schofield talks to author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and tv personality Gyles Brandreth about meeting Princess Diana. Diana absolutely loved his Gyles and George knitwear collection. The princess's "I'm A Luxury" sweater will go down in history as one of her most celebrated fashion moments. The author of Philip: The Final Portrait also discusses Diana's relationship with Prince Philip. Philip's support of Diana and what Prince Philip might think of Prince Harry's upcoming memoir. Visit ToDiForDaily.com for additional information. Kinsey Schofield is a Los Angeles-based royals expert and the host of the To Di For Daily podcast. The To Di For Daily podcast cover art was designed by famed pop artist, Analy Diego. You can now listen to these interviews wherever you find your favorite podcasts and YouTube. Search To Di For Daily or Kinsey Schofield. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kinsey-schofield/support

Writer, broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth sits down with Marie Curie bereavement expert Jason Davidson to explore his experiences of death and grief.On the Marie Curie Couch aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share their end of life plans.This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK's leading charity providing care for people at the end of their lives. For more interesting perspectives on dying and death, head to Talkabout. You'll also find resources and support to help you start the conversation with your family and friends.On the Marie Curie Couch is produced and edited by Marie Curie, with support from Ultimate Sound and Vision. The music featured is Time Lapse by PanOceanic. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the third and final chapter of the Fear Street trilogy! Join us as we discuss why the title really should have been Fear Street 1694, Puritan attitudes toward homosexuality, the good old days when gossip was a crime, and more! Sources: Rachel Black, Alcohol in Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia: https://books.google.com/books?id=mb0SZIYCXREC&pg=PA10#v=onepage&q&f=false https://nerfpedialegacy.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Soaker_50 Associated Press, "Doused Police Chief Hits Crowd with Pepper Spray," Chicago Tribune (25 July 1993): 16.  "Kids Turn in 100 Toy Weapons," Dayton Daily News (11 November 1994): 5B.  Sally Deneen, "In Play: A Consumer's Guide to Toys," Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (28 November 1991): 1E.  Christine Eisel, "Several Unhandsome Words": The Politics of Gossip in Early Virginia, dissertation (May 2012), https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_etd/send_file/send?accession=bgsu1332788117&disposition=inline   Francis T. McAndrew, "How "The Gossip" Became a Woman and How "Gossip" Became Her Weapon of Choice," The Oxford Handbook of Women and Competition, ed. Maryanne L. Fisher (2014). https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Frank-Mcandrew/publication/261063555_How_The_Gossip_became_a_woman_and_how_Gossip_became_her_weapon_of_choice/links/5a0604e7a6fdcc65eab17a53/How-The-Gossip-became-a-woman-and-how-Gossip-became-her-weapon-of-choice.pdf  Susan Ratcliffe (ed.), "Gossip," in Oxford Essential Quotations, 6 ed. (Oxford University Press, 2018).  Gyles Brandreth (ed.), "Gossip," in Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations, 5 ed. (Oxford University Press, 2014).  Mary Beth Norton, "Witchcraft in the Anglo-American Colonies," OAH Magazine of History 17, no.4 (2003): 5-10. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25163614   Mary Beth Norton, "Gender and Defamation in Seventeenth-Century Maryland," The William and Mary Quarterly 44, no.1 (1987): 3-39. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1939717  Walter W. Woodward, "New England's Other Witch-hunt: The Hartford Witch-hunt of the 1660s and Changing Patterns in Witchcraft Prosecution," OAH Magazine of History, 17, no.4 (2003): 16-20. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25163616  Elizabeth Reis, "Confess or Deny? What's a "Witch" to Do?" OAH Magazine of History, 17, no.4 (2003):11-13. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25163615  Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fear_street_part_three_1666  Nick Allen, "Fear Street Part Three: 1666" Rogerebert.com (16 July 2021). https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fear-street-part-three-1666-2021  Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_Street_Part_Three:_1666  "Kiana Madeira & Olivia Scott Welch Discuss 'Fear Street' Movies | Entertainment Weekly" Entertainment Weekly YouTube (28 July 2021). https://youtu.be/dJR6EktKk-E   Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, ""Fear Street: 1666" Brings the Trilogy to a Very Gay Close," Autostraddle (19 July 2021). https://www.autostraddle.com/fear-street-1666-gay/  "Fear Street Cast Play MTV Yearbook & Reveal Creepy On Set Moment | MTV Movies" MTV UK YouTube (7 July 2021). https://youtu.be/_GxtoJ1uznY  Richard Godbeer, "The Cry of Sodom: Discourse, Intercourse, and Desire in Colonial New England," William and Mary Quarterly 52, 2 (1995) Roger Thompson, "Attitudes Towards Homosexuality in Seventeenth-Century New England Colonies," Journal of American Studies 23, 1 (1989)

Andi Peters is in for The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose this Summer! This week on the show:Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth fills us in about his new book, What Goes Up White and Comes Down Yellow!Luke Pritchard from The Kooks was on to tell us all about the new single Cold Heart which is out now from the new album 10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark!Show Chef Martha goes crazy over Cherries.And it's a rollover… we give Guess The Guest a spin and find out if anyone actually gets it!Make sure to give us a follow on all our social platforms, just look up @VirginRadioUK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

George Parker of the Financial Times is joined by Foreign Office minister Vicky Ford MP and former Home Office minister Rachel McClean MP to review the first full week of the Conservative leadership campaign. With most of the leadership contenders promising big upfront tax cuts, former Chancellor Lord Lamont and head of Bloomberg Economics Stephanie Flanders discuss how realistic their plans are. Former Labour cabinet minister, Lord Mandelson, looks at where Boris Johnson's departure leaves Labour. And former Conservative MPs, Anna Soubry, who left the party in 2019, and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discuss how to woo the Tory grassroots.

Gyles Brandreth joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles. The writer, broadcaster and former MP talks about his life, varied career and why he's still trying to please his parents. Felicity Cloake shares her experiences of cycling around the UK sampling breakfasts. Actor James Nesbitt chooses his Inheritance Tracks: Stardust by Nat King Cole and Star of the County Down by Van Morrison and The Chieftains. Ronnie Archer-Morgan discovered a love of objects when he was a boy; his passions helped him when growing up and led to him becoming an expert on Antiques Roadshow. Odd Boy Out by Gyles Brandreth is out now. Red Sauce Brown Sauce by Felicity Cloake is out now. Would It Surprise You To Know...? by Ronnie Archer-Morgan with Janet Gleeson is out the 23rd June. Producer: Claire Bartleet Editor: Richard Hooper

Former MP turned national treasure Gyles Brandreth talks about keeping busy, why he would have voted for Boris Johnson in the recent confidence vote and his new podcast with the Duchess of Cornwall PLUS: James Forsyth and Melanie Reid discuss Islamism and why Peers don't want to move to Stoke-On-Trent See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On meeting Tennessee Williams, her unlikely friendship with Gyles Brandreth, and climbing a mountain aged 83. Award-winning actor and writer Dame Sheila Hancock goes Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner.  Dame Sheila and Jay enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern meal at Bubala, London: bubala.co.uk  Official show merch: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch  Out To Lunch is a Somethin' Else and Jay Rayner Production with Sony Music Entertainment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poetry from around the world! A fortnightly celebration of Poetry and The Commonwealth - the journey begins at Clarence House in London where award winning podcaster Gyles Brandreth and his daughter Aphra meet HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and Dame Joanna Lumley. Over the coming weeks Gyles & Aphra will be visiting each of the 54 countries of the Commonwealth, meeting poets, performers and people who love poetry and discovering new poems each episode.

In a special celebratory episode, Bob Cryer talks to Barry Humphries, Sandi Toksvig and Rebecca Front about their memories of Barry.Barry, Sandi and Rebecca will all be involved in the upcoming Barry Cryer: A Celebration, which is taking place at the Lyric Theatre in London on the 13th June 2022. We'll be celebrating Barry's remarkable life, along with some of his favourite entertainers, including Bill Bailey, Stewart Lee, Harry Hill, Maureen Lipman, Michael Palin and some of the guests that you'll have heard on the podcast, like Gyles Brandreth and Stephen Fry. Baz spent his life making people laugh and left behind him a legacy of fun, joy, love, and silliness that this show will celebrate!Raising money for one of Barry's favourite charities, the Royal Variety Charity, tickets are available from www.nimaxtheatres.com. We hope to see you there!Thanks to all of our guests over the series, all of whom pop up briefly in this episode: Stephen Fry. Danny Baker, Miriam Margolyes, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Gyles Brandreth, Danny Baker and Joe Brown.With many thanks to the Kites (Mark Allen, Jack Cryer and Matt Hodgson) for the tremendous theme music.You can hear more from the Kites here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite the fines issued yesterday, Keir Starmer's attacks at Prime Minister's Questions today failed to land on Boris Johnson. In part, this was down to the Prime Minister's 'remarkably pugnacious' attitude, according to James Forsyth on this episode. What's more, it seems that Conservative MPs are happy to allow partygate to take a back seat for now. James remarks that 'previously when Boris Johnson tried that kind of very aggressive tactic... you could see the discomfort on Tory benches. Today I thought that was much less visible.' This all comes after a team bonding dinner at the Crowne Plaza last night, where Boris Johnson gave a boisterous speech to backbench MPs, followed by after-dinner remarks from broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. Was this good timing? 'I do think that the jokes that Boris Johnson was telling is a sign of the current confidence in No 10 about his position', James says. Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman also discuss the Shrewsbury maternity scandal. On Sajid Javid's pledge that this won't happen again, Isabel Hardman says: 'I'm not sure that that is a promise he can really make, because we had that promise after Morecambe Bay, which again was exposed by a bereaved father'.

We dedicate this episode, along with all the others in the series, to the memory of our wonderful pal Barry: a joyous spirit, a supremely funny man, and one of the kindest, warmest, nicest, sweetest people you could ever have the privilege of spending time with. We will all miss him so much.Nestled in the warmth of the pub, Barry and Bob are joined by the delightful Gyles Brandreth for a pow-wow about how Barry went from being a turn to a writer, shaking hands with the hand that shook hands with Oscar Wilde, Bernard Manning's whitewashed wall, and everything in between!With many thanks to the Kites (Mark Allen, Jack Cryer and Matt Hodgson) for the tremendous theme music.You can hear more from the Kites here!Please rate, subscribe and tell your friends - it really makes a difference to how many people will manage to find us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special Advent Calendar mini-episode, we were joined by two veritable icons of British entertainment, Joanna Lumley and Gyles Brandreth. Both authors (and longtime friends) have published new books on the royal family, A Queen for All Seasons and Philip respectively, which attempt to shed new light on Queen Elizabeth II and her beloved late husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Additionally, Mr. Brandreth has published a riotous new memoir entitled Odd Boy Out. All three of these books can be purchased in exclusive signed editions on our website. We hope you enjoy another wine-infused conversation from our bustling Christmas Evening at Hatchards. Happy Christmas!Hosted by Ryan Edgington and Matt Hennessey.

Gyles Brandreth is one of those people who's tried their hand at everything, and has made a good go of pretty much all of it! He's an author, broadcaster, podcaster, entertainer and former MP. And now, he's Biggins' latest Show and Teller. From royalty to piety, to on stage to off it, their conversation spans over 50 years of friendship and contains laughter throughout. Gyles' latest book is called Odd Boy Out and is available in all good bookshops on the 16th September. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.