Podcasts about Harold Wilson

In the late 1960s the British secret state, bankers, right wing newspaper and TV proprietors and other elite figures sought to remove Prime Minister Harold Wilson from power. They were indifferent to the fact that he had won two general elections in a row and thought that a government that included unelected business figures would save the nation from the economic crisis they predicted. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we're focusing on the changes that took place in Britain after Supermac (Harold Macmillan) stood down as Prime Minister.A lot of how that went depended on the Opposition formed by the Labour Party. Initially it was led by Hugh Gaitskell from the right of the party, with Aneurin Bevan giving him a bad time from the left, while a serious threat was growing from Harold Wilson, formerly of the left which he'd deserted, now of the right which wasn't sure it could trust him. An object of suspicion across most of the parliamentary party, Wilson was nonetheless appreciated for his ability and for his excellent rapport with voters.Then two key figures died. Bevan, the man seen by so many, for so long, as the leader in waiting, died in 1960. Then, in 1962, it was the turn of Gaitskell himself. All of a sudden, the way was clear for Wilson to forge ahead. Though not fully trusted by either wing of the party, both saw him as something of a least bad option – the left felt he at least had roots amongst them, the right that he'd at least worked with Gaitskell. Wilson secured the leadership with exactly as many MPs voting against him and voted for him, winning only because neither of the other two candidates could take more votes than he did.Wilson showed his skill in the last months of Macmillan's government, giving him a bad time over such matters as the Profumo scandal. Over that row, Wilson played his cards with great intelligence, enhancing his stature while Macmillan lost his credibility and eventually stood down. He was succeeded by Alec Douglas Home (pronounced Hume), cheating RAB Butler of the prize yet again.As a result, both main parties went into the 1964 general election under new leaders. Home gave Wilson a heck of a run for him money, but in the end Labour won though by a painfully small majority in the Commons. So small that Wilson would be under constant threat of being brought down if a small number of his MPs turned against him.It was clear there would have to be another election pretty soon.Illustration: Harold Wilson by Walter Bird, 25 May 1962National Portrait Gallery x45598, and Alec Douglas Home, unknown photographer, circa 1955, National Portrait Gallery x136159Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Macmillan overcame the terrible legacy of the Suez catastrophe and, running an economy focused on growth to fund increasing living standards, giving him the opportunity to annouce that people had never had it so good. That reflect both a genuine concern with eliminating poverty and as an effective electoral strategy, pulled off the trick by increasing the Conservative majority in its third consecutive general election win in 1959.Meanwhile, in the Labour Party, in opposition, the left-right split was causing serious dissension, with Nye Bevan leading the left and winning great support for his brilliance and his charisma, but a lot of criticism too for the damage done by views that were sometimes extremist. His group of troublemakers included the young and ambitious Harold Wilson. He, however, when he realised that aligning with the left wing was getting him nowhere, drifted rightwards, ending up by taking Bevan's seat on the Labour Shadow Cabinet instead of backing his resignation from it. He then supported the rightwinger Gaitskell's campaign to become Labour leader against Bevan. Macmillan found himself facing Gaitskell and Wilson in opposition to him as his continued dash for economic growth, alongside fear or inflation and pressure on the currency, led to his alternating between periods of economic relaxation and periods of retrenchment. Gaitskell and Wilson denounced ‘boom and bust' economics.Things were beginning to turn nasty for Macmillan. But we haven't seen how nasty yet.Illustration: Supermac as seen by Vicky Public Domain.Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Circumstances seemed unfavourable for a Labour victory in a 1950 election but, when it was held, Attlee managed to lead his party to the second win in its history. It took a majority of the popular vote, and even a majority of parliamentary seats, though way down from its previous landslide to a mere five.With that small majority, it was poorly placed to deal with the continuing financial difficulties of the country. These were made worse by involvement in the Korean War, which meant rearming. The funds for the war had to be found somewhere, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, a rising star of the Party, Hugh Gaitskell, decided that had to come in part from raiding the National Health Service and the Social Insurance Fund.In disgust, the architect of the health service, Nye Bevan, resigned from the government. With him went another young rising figure, Harold Wilson, who had become the youngest cabinet minister in Britain in the whole of the twentieth century. At that stage he stood with the left and with Bevan, though later he would turn on his mentor, taking a seat in the Shadow Cabinet when Labour was back in Opposition, a seat vacated precisely by another resignation on principle by Bevan.There were difficulties internationally too, with the Mossadegh government in Iran set to nationalise British oil industries there, and nationalist forces in Egypt putting pressure on the British garrison guarding the Suez Canal. Attlee's friend and loyal supporter, the long-time Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin had died in April 1951, and his successor Herbert Morrison wasn't up to the job, adding these foreign crises to the burden on Attlee.With Bevan's left-wing group organising against him and making his parliamentary majority look decidedly fragile, the aging and tired Attlee called another election. Held on 28 October 1951, it saw Labour at last lose its majority and the Conservatives win one.Attlee was out. Churchill was back.Illustration: The Royal Festival Hall in London, souvenir of the 1951 Festival of Britain, itself marking the centenary of the Great Exhibition in Victorian times. Photo by a Wikipedia contributor. Public Domain.Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. Elizabeth Ledesma Laker, Reina del Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2025. “Conexión” es la fantasía con la que el diseñador Alexis Santana gana, por primera vez, una reina adulta. Hoy hace un año, uno de los titulares decía: España planea prohibir los vuelos nacionales cuando se pueda coger un tren de menos de dos horas y media ….y hoy hace 365 días: El PSOE pide a Ábalos que entregue su acta de diputado en 24 horas por "responsabilidad política" en el 'caso Koldo' Ábalos dimite como presidente de la Comisión de Interior del Congreso pero mantiene su acta de diputado. El exministro no deja su acta de diputado a pesar de la petición expresa de la Ejecutiva del PSOE. Y hoy hace un año: Canarias se mantiene en 2023, pese al bum turístico, como la segunda región con más gente en riesgo de pobreza o exclusión. Hace un año: Hasta un año de espera para saber si un migrante es menor de edad. El 20% de los jóvenes que están bajo la tutela del Gobierno de Canarias están pendientes de hacerse las pruebas óseas. Hoy se cumplen 1.097 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. Hoy se cumplen 3 años y 3 días. Hoy es jueves 27 de febrero de 2025. Día Mundial de las ONGs. El 27 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial de las ONGs, una efeméride que conmemora la loable labor de las personas que forman parte de estas organizaciones sociales, visibilizando su importancia e impacto en la sociedad. Tal día como hoy, un 27 de Febrero del año 1801, España declaró a Portugal la llamada Guerra de las Naranjas, un breve conflicto militar que se originó tras la negativa portuguesa a someterse a las presiones políticas franco-españolas. Napoleón y el español Manuel Godoy exigieron al país vecino romper su alianza tradicional con Inglaterra. Mucho tiempo después, en 1900, la Conferencia de los Sindicatos Socialistas fundó el Partido Laborista británico. Todavía en la actualidad se considera el principal partido de izquierdas en Inglaterra, Escocia y Gales. Sin embargo, no fue hasta 1974 cuando formó su primer gobierno con Harold Wilson a la cabeza. 1937: La dictadura de Franco restablece la Marcha de Granaderos como himno nacional y, establece como oficiales, el Cara al sol, Oriamendi y el Himno de la Legión. 1939: Francia e Inglaterra reconocen como legítima a la dictadura del general Franco. 1946: El Gobierno francés cierra las fronteras con España. 1965: Con la aprobación del presidente Lyndon B. Johnson, la aviación y artillería estadounidense inician la escalada en la guerra contra Vietnam del Norte. 1991: El presidente Bush anuncia el fin de las hostilidades en la Guerra del Golfo y conmina a Irak a que acepte las doce resoluciones del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. 1995.- El ex director general de la Guardia Civil, Luis Roldán, en busca y captura por malversación de fondos, es entregado a la Policía española en Bangkok (Tailandia), tras ser detenido en Laos. 1996: Nintendo lanza al mercado los primeros juegos de Pokemón. 2004: Juan Costa, ministro de Ciencia y Tecnología, anuncia la instalación en este país del mayor superordenador de Europa. santos Basilio, Gabriel de la Dolorosa, Honorio, Baldomero y Julián. Ucrania llega a un acuerdo con EE.UU. para compartir sus recursos, según funcionarios ucranianos. Trump anuncia que impondrá "muy pronto" aranceles del 25% a productos de la Unión Europea. El Consejo de Política Fiscal aprueba la condonación de deuda a las comunidades pese al plante del PP. Mazón cambia su versión y reconoce ahora que el día de la dana llegó al Cecopi después de enviarse la alerta. Morant pide a Feijóo apartar a Mazón tras su nueva versión: "Ha mentido a la cara a todos los valencianos" El Gobierno propone a Carlos Ocaña, representante de la SEPI, como vicepresidente de Telefónica. El PSOE acusa a Clavijo de “anteponer” el PP a la Islas al permitir el plante de Asián La consejera se ausentó del Consejo Fiscal con sus compañeros de otras CCAA pese a que el presidente anunció un “tono constructivo” El Gobierno central admite que solo negociará el reparto de menores migrantes cuando tenga un respaldo previo de Junts. Fernando Clavijo y María Jesús Montero se reunirán la próxima semana, pero todo el proceso sigue pendiente de la respuesta del partido de Puigdemont. 6.000 ucranianos en Canarias. España ha acogido durante la guerra de Ucrania a más de 300.000 personas, 6.000 de las cuales aún residen en Canarias. Las ayudas del sistema de protección internacional se agotan a los dos años y muchos se quedan en la nada. La comunidad ucraniana en las Islas ve con miedo e incertidumbre la intervención de Trump y la posibilidad de un acuerdo de paz. Hacienda ‘castiga’ a Canarias con 2.200 millones menos en la quita de su deuda. Las Islas pierden 1.700 millones por infrafinanciación y por el tope del 50 % a la condonación, y otros 523 por tener superávit. Canarias aumenta un 40,7% las prestaciones de dependencia, entre los primeros puestos de España. Alcanzando las 65.078 prestaciones, lo que supone 18.835 más que en enero de 2024. El consejero de Educación de Canarias admite que el plan de cero a tres años “no va al ritmo” que le gustaría. Poli Suárez se excusa en que en el curso 2022-2023 no se pudieron en marcha más de mil matrículas y pone el ejemplo de la escuela de Playa Honda, que sigue sin ponerse en marcha por “un retraso con la empresa” encargada de las obras. Un 27 de febrero de 1937.- El Gobierno de Franco restablece la "Marcha de Granaderos" como himno nacional.

Bienvenidos a La Diez Capital Radio! Están a punto de comenzar un nuevo episodio de nuestro Programa de Actualidad, donde la información, la formación y el entretenimiento se encuentran para ofrecerles lo mejor de las noticias y temas relevantes. Este programa, dirigido y presentado por Miguel Ángel González Suárez, es su ventana directa a los acontecimientos más importantes, así como a las historias que capturan la esencia de nuestro tiempo. A través de un enfoque dinámico y cercano, Miguel Ángel conecta con ustedes para proporcionar una experiencia informativa y envolvente. Desde análisis profundos hasta entrevistas exclusivas, cada emisión está diseñada para mantenerles al tanto, ofrecerles nuevos conocimientos y, por supuesto, entretenerles. Para más detalles sobre el programa, visiten nuestra web en www.ladiez.es - Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. Elizabeth Ledesma Laker, Reina del Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2025. “Conexión” es la fantasía con la que el diseñador Alexis Santana gana, por primera vez, una reina adulta. Hoy hace un año, uno de los titulares decía: España planea prohibir los vuelos nacionales cuando se pueda coger un tren de menos de dos horas y media ….y hoy hace 365 días: El PSOE pide a Ábalos que entregue su acta de diputado en 24 horas por "responsabilidad política" en el 'caso Koldo' Ábalos dimite como presidente de la Comisión de Interior del Congreso pero mantiene su acta de diputado. El exministro no deja su acta de diputado a pesar de la petición expresa de la Ejecutiva del PSOE. Y hoy hace un año: Canarias se mantiene en 2023, pese al bum turístico, como la segunda región con más gente en riesgo de pobreza o exclusión. Hace un año: Hasta un año de espera para saber si un migrante es menor de edad. El 20% de los jóvenes que están bajo la tutela del Gobierno de Canarias están pendientes de hacerse las pruebas óseas. Hoy se cumplen 1.097 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. Hoy se cumplen 3 años y 3 días. Hoy es jueves 27 de febrero de 2025. Día Mundial de las ONGs. El 27 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial de las ONGs, una efeméride que conmemora la loable labor de las personas que forman parte de estas organizaciones sociales, visibilizando su importancia e impacto en la sociedad. Tal día como hoy, un 27 de Febrero del año 1801, España declaró a Portugal la llamada Guerra de las Naranjas, un breve conflicto militar que se originó tras la negativa portuguesa a someterse a las presiones políticas franco-españolas. Napoleón y el español Manuel Godoy exigieron al país vecino romper su alianza tradicional con Inglaterra. Mucho tiempo después, en 1900, la Conferencia de los Sindicatos Socialistas fundó el Partido Laborista británico. Todavía en la actualidad se considera el principal partido de izquierdas en Inglaterra, Escocia y Gales. Sin embargo, no fue hasta 1974 cuando formó su primer gobierno con Harold Wilson a la cabeza. 1937: La dictadura de Franco restablece la Marcha de Granaderos como himno nacional y, establece como oficiales, el Cara al sol, Oriamendi y el Himno de la Legión. 1939: Francia e Inglaterra reconocen como legítima a la dictadura del general Franco. 1946: El Gobierno francés cierra las fronteras con España. 1965: Con la aprobación del presidente Lyndon B. Johnson, la aviación y artillería estadounidense inician la escalada en la guerra contra Vietnam del Norte. 1991: El presidente Bush anuncia el fin de las hostilidades en la Guerra del Golfo y conmina a Irak a que acepte las doce resoluciones del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. 1995.- El ex director general de la Guardia Civil, Luis Roldán, en busca y captura por malversación de fondos, es entregado a la Policía española en Bangkok (Tailandia), tras ser detenido en Laos. 1996: Nintendo lanza al mercado los primeros juegos de Pokemón. 2004: Juan Costa, ministro de Ciencia y Tecnología, anuncia la instalación en este país del mayor superordenador de Europa. santos Basilio, Gabriel de la Dolorosa, Honorio, Baldomero y Julián. Ucrania llega a un acuerdo con EE.UU. para compartir sus recursos, según funcionarios ucranianos. Trump anuncia que impondrá "muy pronto" aranceles del 25% a productos de la Unión Europea. El Consejo de Política Fiscal aprueba la condonación de deuda a las comunidades pese al plante del PP. Mazón cambia su versión y reconoce ahora que el día de la dana llegó al Cecopi después de enviarse la alerta. Morant pide a Feijóo apartar a Mazón tras su nueva versión: "Ha mentido a la cara a todos los valencianos" El Gobierno propone a Carlos Ocaña, representante de la SEPI, como vicepresidente de Telefónica. El PSOE acusa a Clavijo de “anteponer” el PP a la Islas al permitir el plante de Asián La consejera se ausentó del Consejo Fiscal con sus compañeros de otras CCAA pese a que el presidente anunció un “tono constructivo” El Gobierno central admite que solo negociará el reparto de menores migrantes cuando tenga un respaldo previo de Junts. Fernando Clavijo y María Jesús Montero se reunirán la próxima semana, pero todo el proceso sigue pendiente de la respuesta del partido de Puigdemont. 6.000 ucranianos en Canarias. España ha acogido durante la guerra de Ucrania a más de 300.000 personas, 6.000 de las cuales aún residen en Canarias. Las ayudas del sistema de protección internacional se agotan a los dos años y muchos se quedan en la nada. La comunidad ucraniana en las Islas ve con miedo e incertidumbre la intervención de Trump y la posibilidad de un acuerdo de paz. Hacienda ‘castiga’ a Canarias con 2.200 millones menos en la quita de su deuda. Las Islas pierden 1.700 millones por infrafinanciación y por el tope del 50 % a la condonación, y otros 523 por tener superávit. Canarias aumenta un 40,7% las prestaciones de dependencia, entre los primeros puestos de España. Alcanzando las 65.078 prestaciones, lo que supone 18.835 más que en enero de 2024. El consejero de Educación de Canarias admite que el plan de cero a tres años “no va al ritmo” que le gustaría. Poli Suárez se excusa en que en el curso 2022-2023 no se pudieron en marcha más de mil matrículas y pone el ejemplo de la escuela de Playa Honda, que sigue sin ponerse en marcha por “un retraso con la empresa” encargada de las obras. Un 27 de febrero de 1937.- El Gobierno de Franco restablece la "Marcha de Granaderos" como himno nacional. - Sección de actualidad con mucho sentido de Humor inteligente en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el periodista socarrón y palmero, José Juan Pérez Capote, El Nº 1. - Entrevista en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el primer presidente de Canarias, Alfonso Soriano. Las dietas de los Parlamentarios canarios que quieren esconder. - Sección de actualidad informativa con el periodista y la economista Francisco Pallero y Cristina A. Secas, junto a Salvador Pallero. - Entrevista en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el Director Científico de Loro Parque Fundación; Rafael Zamora. ¡Loro Parque Fundación alcanza el número 50 de pichones nacidos en Tenerife desde el año 2007! De ellos, 22 se han enviado a Brasil, 8 han sido introducidos con éxito en la naturaleza y, de estos últimos, han nacido ya en el medio silvestre 4 ejemplares. En total, un sumatorio de 54 guacamayos de Lear han llegado al mundo gracias a Loro Parque Fundación, dentro de este programa de cría y reintroducción, una realidad efectiva de conservación en el país de origen, dada la importancia y éxito de este proyecto a nivel mundial. El estricto periodo de cuarentena fue superado, y los tres ejemplares ya están instalados en el gran aviario de reintroducción, desde donde los primeros ejemplares de Loro Parque Fundación iniciaron sus primeros vuelos en la naturaleza, en la que la combinación del trabajo ex situ e in situ sigue siendo la pieza clave. En Brasil, Loro Parque Fundación trabaja en coordinación con excelentes biólogos de campo, dirigidos por la doctora Erica Pacífico en representación del Grupo de Investigación y Conservación del Guacamayo de Lear, que a su vez mantiene permanente colaboración con las instituciones gubernamentales y científicas más relevantes, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. El trabajo de campo con los guacamayos de Lear en una zona remota de la caatinga es una de las piedras angulares de este proyecto. La plena adaptación al medio de los guacamayos nacidos en Tenerife ha sido un éxito histórico en conservación, en el que estos biólogos son tenaces observadores que cuidan al detalle todo el proceso en el medio silvestre. Durante el mes de septiembre, Loro Parque Fundación ha enviado tres ejemplares más para su próxima reintroducción en la caatinga. Tras un periodo de socialización, estímulo de vuelos, análisis de personalidad, controles sanitarios y aislamiento previo, fueron trasladados hasta Brasil en una cuidada operación de transporte, que tiene gran eco en su país. Actualmente, los biólogos de campo observan a las aves desde el exterior para ver su comportamiento, el cual cambia sensiblemente en su hábitat. Los parámetros ambientales son distintos y estos guacamayos perciben que algo va a cambiar en sus vidas para siempre. Uno de los eventos más impactantes de este proyecto ocurrió cuando los ejemplares nacidos en Tenerife fueron capaces, por sus propios medios, de encontrar los acantilados donde criar, en una zona de antigua presencia histórica para la especie. La dificultad de adaptarse al medio ya es un desafío indescriptible para aves nacidas bajo cuidado humano, pero que logren conseguir sus alimentos, sobrevivir en un entorno complejo y, finalmente, poder reproducirse y criar con éxito sus propios pichones, es un acontecimiento sensacional en el mundo de la conservación. - Entrevista en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el Director del periódico El Dia; Joaquín Catalán donde conocemos a la Reina del Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Elizabeth Ledesma Laker. - Entrevista en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el Fundador de J. Cabrera y especialista en energías renovables, Juan Cabrera.

Harold Wilson is as central to the story of sixties Britain as the Beatles, Profumo and miniskirts. Admirers applauded the social reforms he introduced while in office; his critics accused the prime minister of being Machiavellian. Here, in conversation with Spencer Mizen, former home secretary Alan Johnson – who has just written a biography of Wilson – reveals how he rode the wave of the cult of youth sweeping the nation. (Ad) Alan Johnson is the author of Wilson: Twentieth Century Man/ (Swift Press, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harold-Wilson-Ministers-Alan-Johnson/dp/1800753322/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. Check out our series in which historians nominate who they think was Britain's greatest prime minister here: https://www.historyextra.com/membership/britains-greatest-prime-minister-historyextra-podcast-series/ The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a bonus episode, we're bringing listeners of The Story an episode of our fellow Times podcast How To Win An Election.The prime minister wants to blame the last government for leaving the economy in a mess, just like David Cameron did in 2010 - but is the strategy working, and for how long?The political masterminds - and Hugo - discuss the whether voters will reward Starmer for being sensible, whether he should be more like Harold Wilson, and whether any Western government can get to grips with migration.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The prime minister wants to blame the last government for leaving the economy in a mess, just like David Cameron did in 2010 - but is the strategy working, and for how long?The political masterminds - and Hugo - discuss the whether voters will reward Starmer for being sensible, whether he should be more like Harold Wilson, and whether any Western government can get to grips with migration.Send your messages to Hugo, Peter, Polly and Danny at at howtowin@thetimes.co.uk, or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another busy few days for the Prime Minister as he chairs the inaugural meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions today, marks 100 days in office, and hosts an investment summit on Monday. With the absence of Sue Gray looming large, James Heale unpicks the politics behind these milestones with Katy Balls and the Financial Times's Stephen Bush. They share some lessons from history and the welcome, or perhaps unwelcome, comparison with former Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Also on the podcast, they discuss the merits and pitfalls of potential Conservative Party rule changes. Could their era of rapid defenestration soon come to an end? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the former Home Secretary Alan Johnson, who joins me to talk about his new biography of Harold Wilson. He tells me about Wilson's rocket-powered rise to the top, how he learned oratory on the hoof, why he might have been right to be paranoid… and what really went on with Marcia. This podcast is in association with Serious Readers. Use offer code 'TBC' for £100 off any HD Light and free UK delivery. Go to: www.seriousreaders.com/spectator

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the former Home Secretary Alan Johnson, who joins me to talk about his new biography of Harold Wilson. He tells me about Wilson's rocket-powered rise to the top, how he learned oratory on the hoof, why he might have been right to be paranoid… and what really went on with Marcia. This podcast is in association with Serious Readers. Use offer code 'TBC' for £100 off any HD Light and free UK delivery. Go to: www.seriousreaders.com/spectator

Harold Wilson once said that 'a week is a long time in politics' and it is also the case in football. A week after Toro fans enjoyed being top of the table, they have now been eliminated from the Coppa Italia and their unbeaten start to the season is also over.Peter and Rob are back to discuss the 2-1 defeat against Empoli and 3-2 defeat against Lazio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The macho briefings against Sue Gray have echoes with those against Marcia Williams in the Harold Wilson era, and could have disruptive consequences. Plus latest from the Edinburgh Festival. Rock & Roll Politics is at the Edinburgh Festival every day until August 24, with a different show every time for the whole festival. Tickets here Support the podcast on Patreon here for live events, bonus podcasts, the main podcast ad-free and a day early, and more… Written and presented by Steve Richards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GUEST OVERVIEW: Peter Ford is from a working class family in the north west of England. Opportunities created by Harold Wilson's government enabled him to have a successful career in the Foreign Office serving as British Ambassador to Bahrain in 1999-2003 and then Syria 2003-2006 before retirement. Peter is a lifelong socialist and former member of the Labour Party. After retiring Peter worked for the UNRWA where he was its representative in the Arab world, fundraising millions in aid for the Palestinian people. GUEST OVERVIEW: Bill Etheridge, born in Wolverhampton in 1970, hails from an aspirational working-class background. Raised by hardworking parents, his father's dedication to work and study influenced him. His grandfather's valor in WWII, recognized by Field Marshall Montgomery, shaped his family's ethos. After schooling in Wolverhampton, Etheridge pursued a career in the Steel Stockholding industry, climbing from the shop floor to Managing Director over two decades. Transitioning to politics, he worked for the Tories before joining UKIP in 2011. His political journey, marked by grassroots activism and electoral success, includes roles as an MEP and Metropolitan Borough Councillor. Etheridge's speaking engagements range from local councils to the United Nations, and his media presence includes interviews with prominent figures and participation in televised debates. Additionally, he founded a charity aiding those with physical and mental health needs and became a published author in recent years

John Lanchester, Tom Crewe and Florence Sutcliffe-Braithwaite join James Butler to dissect Keir Starmer's victory and the historic collapse of the Conservative Party. They discuss what the result tells us about the needs and frustrations of the country, the ways in which the new Labour government might achieve some of the things it's promised and why comparisons with Harold Wilson have been so prevalent.Read Tom Crewe on fourteen years of the Tories:https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/n12/tom-crewe/carnival-of-self-harm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

60 years ago the Labour Party won the UK General Election, booting the Conservatives out of office after thirteen years. It is not known if Harold Wilson listened to the LP 'How To Win An Election (Or Not Lose By Much)' but even if he had it is highly unlikely he would have found it instructive. Leslie Bricusse brought together Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe to record this album one afternoon in early 1964 after a lunch in which vast quantities of wine had been dispatched. Peter Sellers recorded his parts a number of weeks later and very soon after technically died (he did, however, recover). This week Brett Tremble - @agnes_guano on Twitter - joins Tyler to tell the tale behind the making of the LP. The conversation includes predictions about the forthcoming General Election and as such could leave them with red faces should opinion polls turn out to be wrong! ******** Sign up for Goon Pod Film Club here: www.patreon.com/GoonPod - first episode on Kind Hearts & Coronets out Saturday 6th July! **********

From the turn of the 20th century, election campaigns - though still replete with politicians behaving badly - have evolved. They have become less mass-participation events or festivals, and receded, with the majority of the population growing increasingly indifferent. Though, following Nixon and Kennedy's presidential campaigns in the 1960's, there seeped across the Atlantic a sense that elections were a “race”, which could actively alter the outcome of an election rather than merely acting as a summoning call to predetermined voters. However, the gaffs endured. For instance, Winston Churchill's famously controversial speech in 1945, during the election that he later lost to the politically adept Clement Attlee; Harold Wilson's large crowd of hecklers during his 1964 campaign, and John Major's infamous soap-box orations. Then, with the landmark election of 1983, Margaret Thatcher revolutionised campaigning strategy by capitalising on television. This trend has endured through the various campaigns of her successors, many in their way just as dysfunctional, derisory, and even comical as those of their early predecessors. Join Dominic and Tom as, with a week to go until Britain enters the polls, they discuss the evolution of campaigning from the 20th century through to the present day. They reveal in glorious technicolour who have been the most effective campaigners of British politics; who the worst, and why. With a cast of characters including Clement Attlee and Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Harold Wilson, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Ed Davey; they reveal some of the funniest, and most shocking election gaffs of all time.... EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London! Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iain Dale interviews author and biographer Linda McDougall about her life of political journalism, marriage with late Labour MP Austin Mitchell and her latest book about Harold Wilson's trusted adviser and confidante MARCIA WILLIAMS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BARONESS FALKENDER.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: The Rt Hon. Ann Widdecombe, is an ex-MP, ex-MEP, political commentator, author and TV personality. Ann became the Member of Parliament for Maidstone in 1987 and she held the seat until 2010. Ann was a Strictly Come Dancing contestant and wrote the book The Dancing Detective, Father Figure, The Clematis Tree-the story of a family with a disabled child and Strictly Ann-her autobiography. Her website is http://www.annwiddecombe.com/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Peter Ford is from a working class family in the north west of England. Opportunities created by Harold Wilson's government enabled him to have a successful career in the Foreign Office serving as British Ambassador to Bahrain in 1999-2003 and then Syria 2003-2006 before retirement. Peter is a lifelong socialist and former member of the Labour Party. After retiring Peter worked for the UNRWA where he was its representative in the Arab world, fundraising millions in aid for the Palestinian people. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Nichi Hodgson is a journalist with over 15 years of international media experience, known for her insightful takes on gender politics, mental health, tech surveillance, and political issues. A regular newspaper reviewer for Sky News, she also debates on BBC Radio 2's The Jeremy Vine Show and GB News. Nichi has presented for BBC Radio 4 and the World Service, and contributed to Men's Health, The Guardian, and Bustle.com. She has authored two books, "Bound To You" and "The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder," and is currently writing a memoir on psychosis.

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Lord Neil Kinnock - Labour leader from 1983 to 1992, Thatcher's biggest rival in her pomp, joins Lewis in the studio for a sit down chat to talk about his political life, from the 1950s to Harold Wilson, his interactions with Jeremy Corbyn and his hopes, (or whether he has any doubts), about Sir Keir Starmer.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickInterview Producer: Alex BarnettSocial Media Editor: Rory SymonVideo Production: Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents"!The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

In the second of our occasional podcasts about specific years, we are looking at 1974 when Jon Holmes, Paddy Barclay and Colin Shindler were all in their early, mid or medium late 20s. It's the year that began with power shortages due to a miners' strike and the imposition of the three day week. Inflation was running at nearly 18% and of course ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest. In football, Leeds won the League and Liverpool won the Cup after which both their managers left. Brian Clough lasted just 44 days as manager of Leeds United and Harold Wilson won two general elections in the same year but for Colin, the greatest moment of that momentous year was being at Old Trafford to watch Denis Law backheel Manchester United into the Second Division. What were your memories of 1974? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his last term as Prime Minister, Harold Wilson was seen as old, paranoid and ineffective… yet now we discover he was lively enough to be having an affair. This suggests the caricature might be wrong. What if Wilson was livelier politically too? And what if we choose to see other leaders as stereotypes which do not present anything like the full picture?  Support Rock & Roll Politics on Patreon for early episodes, exclusive merchandise and more.  PLUS get free admission to Steve's Local Elections 2024 Post-Mortem, live on Zoom at 5pm on Friday 3 May. https://www.patreon.com/RockNRollPolitics See Rock & Roll Politics live at King's Place on the 10th of July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Q&A episode, Matt and Matt take on questions from you on poverty in the media, Trumps stance on abortion and Harold Wilson's love life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special Saturday edition of Coffee House Shots we discuss Patrick Maguire's scoop this week about former Labour leader Harold Wilson's secret affair with his deputy press secretary. Where does this rank in the history of parliamentary affairs? And – on a more serious note – are there any lessons that Keir Starmer can learn from Harold Wilson?  Katy Balls speaks to Patrick Maguire and James Heale. 

Iain and Jacqui discuss Labour going after tax dodgers, William Wragg, Cameron paying Trump a visit, protesters outside Starmer's house, whether Angela Rayner's in danger, Harold Wilson's affair and loads more. Smut quota: Middling.

Former Prime Minister Harold Wilson's close adviser Bernard Donoughue tells Today about the PM's affair kept secret for half a century and why he's revealing it now.(Photo: Harold Wilson. Credit: Getty Images)

A rare chance to hear a live show… this one recorded in the main concert hall at Kings Place, London. On the agenda: How do the dramas around the current government compare with other ‘fin de siecle' administrations? How does Keir Starmer compare with Harold Wilson and Tony Blair when they were on the edge of power? Plus unreliable predictions… Question Time… and much more. Support the podcast Patreon for bonus editions, special merchandise and exclusive live events for subscribers. Our next one will be the day after the May local elections so sign up to find out first.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior cabinet minister has denied the Conservative Party has a problem with race after accepting at least £10m from a donor who is accused of racism.The Transport Secretary Mark Harper was talking to Laura. Paddy's been speaking to Labour's Dame Margaret Beckett - who first served under Harold Wilson's government in the 1970s, and a youth parliament member Dev Sharma who said he's no longer considering a career in politics due to polarisation. Henry Zeffman helps the two of them unpack the political talking points of the day, as well as Laura's interview with the brother of Princess Diana, Earl Spencer. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Paddy O'Connell and Laura Kuenssberg. It was made by Chris Flynn and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Sam Dickinson. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

In this episode, Ceri is joined by Paul Hedge, the founder and owner of Hales Gallery, which was established in 1992 in a Deptford café. Paul shares his inspiring journey from a working-class background to becoming an established figure in the art scene. With passion and dedication, he has been a pioneer of inclusivity since long before the term became widely used. Paul discusses the artists who have had the most significant impact on him throughout his career and challenges the perceptions many people have about art galleries and artist representation. He also shares the unique ways he built his profile as an art dealer and how he found success by simply being himself through the power of traditional networking and never letting a lack of knowledge hold him back! KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul grew up in a council house in Stevenage, and his parents moved there from East London after the war. As a child, Paul noticed paintings in his grandparents' house and began questioning them at a young age. He also developed an interest in art books in his school library. In the 60s and 70s, career advice was centred around following in one's father's footsteps, and art was rarely discussed as a career option. Paul attended Goldsmiths Art College, where he was tutored by renowned artists such as John Bellamy, Richard Wentworth, and feminist artist Mary Kelly. It was during this time that he started his first gallery. Exhibitions appealed to Paul as they allowed him to showcase other people's work and share his thoughts, opinions, and art knowledge with others. Before finding success in the art world, Paul worked as a postman, delivering mail to notable figures like Michael Caine and Harold Wilson. This experience allowed him to visit commercial art galleries in London and ask questions to artists and owners. Paul and his business partner set up a café to help fund the gallery, enabling them to make a living while creating a space for art. The café's success allowed them to run a programme and eventually establish the gallery in its own right. The gallery's foundation was built on giving artists a voice and listening to their ideas, including those of women, which was not as common in the 90s. One of their early successes was Japanese artist Tomoko Takahashi. For Paul, style was never a driving factor; instead, race, gender, and class have always been at the forefront of the gallery's mission. Paul has consistently utilised his enthusiasm and creativity to find ways to get things done and succeed, even when faced with challenges or a lack of knowledge in certain areas. BEST MOMENTS  "Everything you thought was changed, everything you believed was changed” “When I think about our shows, they were quite out there” “Wow a curtain pole from Harold Wilson, you're not going to say no” “I've never been short of ambition” “We managed to get some money from the Tories, they gave us some money because we were enterprising” “Parallel to the café being a success, the gallery also became quite successful quite quickly” “Richard Woods, we did an early show with him” “I think punk and growing up in an environment where anything could happen made me think in a particular way” “The odder the better that's my cup of tea” “People's worst nightmare is a working-class bloke with money” “You didn't let the fact that you didn't know stand in the way of your figuring some way” PODCAST HOST BIO Meet Ceri Hand, the driving force behind countless creative success stories. A creative coach, entrepreneur, and dynamic speaker, she's committed to empowering creatives to realise their dreams and make a meaningful impact through her creative coaching, mentoring and training company. With three decades in the arts under her belt, Ceri has ridden the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Now, she's here to help you achieve your goals, your way. **** NEW COURSE AVAILABLE - UNLOCK YOUR ARTWORLD NETWORK **** Are you an artist or creative professional longing to take your career to the next level? Relationships are the key to success in the art world, and it only takes 10 to 15 of the right connections to build a thriving career. You just need to know how to find them.  Join Ceri Hand as she guides you through her proven 5-step approach to nurturing impactful relationships with gallerists, curators, commissioners and producers in a brand new self-study video course, Unlock Your Artworld Network.  From crafting the perfect email to attending events with confidence, this course will give you invaluable insights and simple, practical strategies to forge and maintain meaningful connections in the artworld. For just £75, you'll have lifetime access to: 5 x Guidance Videos5 x Exercise Videos11 x Worksheets & Journal prompts Work your way through the materials at your own pace, in as little as 5 hours.  Sign up now! cerihand.com/courses @cerihand

Nick Cohen gets The Lowdown on Sir Keir Starmer with the Labour Leader's biographer Tom Baldwin.Nick asks:  WTF is Keir Starmer really?Tom  - @TomBaldwin66 - spent hours with Starmer, his friends and family to investigate the supposed enigma that is the Labour Leader for his book which is just out - Keir Starmer: The Biography, published by William Collins.Tom,  a journalist and former Labour spin doctor,  discovered a far more interesting and enigmatic character than the "boring" stiff caricature the Tories and their Fleet Street henchmen are desperate to paint. Starmer is probably the most working class Labour leader since Harold Wilson and yet the only one to take up the Labour mantel with a knighthood, gifted to him for his stint as Director of Public Prosecutions. Tom finds a man forged by family history and values, decent and kind but utterly ruthless when needs be, and determined to sweep the failed, toxic Tories from office.Support the showListen to The Lowdown from Nick Cohen for in-depth analysis of the issues and events that shape our lives and futures. From Ukraine to Brexit, from Trump to the Tories - we hope to keep you informed - and sane! @NickCohen4

The horrific Guildford Pub Bombings of Saturday 5th October 1974 sent shockwaves through Britain, worsening the sense of crisis sweeping through the nation. It cast a dark shadow over the election campaign due to take place five days later. The future had rarely seemed grimmer, with a general sense of moral and economic panic, weariness and depression. For the fourth time, Labour's Harold Wilson and the Conservative's Edward Heath faced off, with Wilson able to scrape a three-seat majority. But could Wilson really revive the nation? Or would it be up to the new figure emerging from the Conservative Party, a certain Margaret Thatcher… Join Dominic and Tom for the conclusion to their series on one of the maddest years in British history, 1974. With dysfunctional governments, dark conspiracies, economic meltdown and ongoing terrorist attacks, can Britain survive the year? *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London!  Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a tumultuous election in February 1974, Labour's Harold Wilson has been re-elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Wilson, an unpretentious, kind man, has inherited a nation in crisis: train strikes in Norfolk, students fighting in Oxford, inflation, an ongoing oil crisis, a terrible cost of living crisis, striking miners, and weekly IRA terrorist attacks. He's further hindered by his divided minority government, and the dysfunctional environment in Downing Street, in part due to his strange relationship with his private secretary and “political wife”, the frenzied Marcia Williams. What's more, Wilson is suspected of being a KGB agent by the security services, and increasingly succumbs to paranoia. Is a right wing coup brewing, to put an end to industrial action? Will Wilson really be the man to drag Britain out of these trying circumstances? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the first Wilson government of 1974, featuring imploding economies, psycho-sexual dramas, communist conspiracies, madness-inspired nudity, baying unions, and attempted murder…  *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London!  Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three days after one of the most devastating IRA attacks launched upon British soil, the Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath called an election, in circumstances that had never been more dire. Running against him was the veteran Labour leader, Harold Wilson, now as tired and beleaguered as his rival, and whose party was increasingly divided by internal conflict. Jeremy Thorpe, the charming but reckless leader of the liberal party, had also thrown his hat into the ring. As the election drew closer, the parties were neck and neck, and with the sense of national hysteria and economic chaos rising, escalated by a baying press and the likes of Enoch Powell, the stakes had never been higher. Could the longstanding Labour and Conservative duopoly finally be broken? Join Dominic and Tom for the second part of their series on 1974, one of the most disastrous years in British history, as they discuss the terrible circumstances surrounding the seismic February election, and its momentous outcome.     *The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024* Tom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London!  Buy your tickets here: therestishistory.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jürgen Klopp impressed the football world with his honest reasons for quitting as Liverpool manager. But how come so few politicians know how to quit when they're ahead? Andrew Harrison talks to Oh God What Now regular Seth Thévoz about the history of political exits – and the times when leaders from Harold Wilson to Thatcher, Major and Blair just couldn't let go. •“Even politicians who've said ‘I am definitely standing down' find all sorts of creative reasons to hang on to power just a little bit longer.” - Seth Thévoz •“It's actually quite sad speaking to retired politicians, especially if they've been turfed out of the office. One minute being at the center of power, making decisions, and the next minute nobody wants to interview them, nobody wants to quote them or ask their opinion on anything." - Seth Thévoz www.patreon.com/bunkercast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Description:In this insightful episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we delve into a pivotal period in British history - the years 1968-1970 under the leadership of Prime Minister Harold Wilson and his Chancellor of the Exchequer, Roy Jenkins. Drawing from Kenneth O. Morgan's meticulously researched book "The People's Peace," we explore the significant economic challenges and austerity measures that defined this era.As Britain faced mounting economic pressures, Wilson and Jenkins's policies aimed to stabilize the economy and curb inflation, leading to a series of austerity measures that had profound impacts on the British society and politics. This episode examines the delicate balance they attempted to strike between economic necessity and political feasibility.We'll discuss the backdrop of global economic trends, the pressures of the Cold War, and domestic political dynamics that influenced their decisions. Furthermore, we'll look at the social and cultural shifts occurring in Britain during this period and how these interacted with the government's economic policies.Join us as we unravel the complexities of this crucial period in British history, shedding light on how the decisions of Wilson and Jenkins have shaped the economic and political landscape of modern Britain. Whether you're a history buff, a student of economics, or just curious about the past, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into an era of transformation and challenge.Harold Wilson government policies, 1960s UK economic reforms Harold Wilson, Labour Party under Harold Wilson, Harold Wilson Prime Minister achievements, British social change in Harold Wilson era, Harold Wilson government impact on UK, Harold Wilson's term as PM analysis, Harold Wilson's foreign policy 1960s, Educational reforms Harold Wilson government, Harold Wilson and the welfare state, Critique of Harold Wilson's government, Harold Wilson economic challenges 1960s, Harold Wilson's leadership style, Harold Wilson government healthcare reforms, UK political landscape during Wilson's tenure, Harold Wilson and trade unions relations, British decolonization under Harold Wilson, Harold Wilson's cabinet members, Harold Wilson's impact on British culture, Harold Wilson's government controversies, Harold Wilson and the Cold War, Harold Wilson's economic strategies, Harold Wilson government and education, Key legislations of Harold Wilson's government, Harold Wilson's approach to civil rights, Analysis of Harold Wilson's premiership, Impact of Harold Wilson on UK's foreign affairs, Harold Wilson and the nuclear deterrent, Harold Wilson's government and the media, Public opinion on Harold Wilson's government, Harold Wilson's role in European integration, Harold Wilson's government and immigration, Harold Wilson's economic reforms critique, Harold Wilson's government and technology, Harold Wilson's influence on UK's economy, Harold Wilson's approach to UK's industry, Harold Wilson government and British identity, Harold Wilson's policies on healthcare, Harold Wilson's government and youth culture, Harold Wilson's strategies during economic crisis. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Political Editors is half a century of politics told by the people who wrote the first draft of history for the Times.Over the festive period we're re-releasing the entire series.Julian Haviland became political editor of the Times in 1981, but his career in journalism began in the 1950s and covered every prime minister from Alec Douglas-Home to Margaret Thatcher. He tells Matt about his recollections of a smug Jim Callaghan, the decent but flawed Harold Wilson, and Thatcher having a stiff drink before her weekly audience with Queen Elizabeth.He also reveals that the Queen was horrified by police conduct at the Battle of Orgreave during the miners' strike, a story he confirmed but was unable to run at the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's wheat/chaff separation process sifts the following from the rock and roll cornfield … … Tony Secunda, his gangsterish suits and the publicity stunt that backfired spectacularly. … our old Word magazine pal Rob Fitzpatrick talking about the Japanese composer Michiru Aoyama who's released an album a day since December 2021, each 20 minutes 20 seconds long. And the role of streaming in the ambient music boom. … the life of Denny Laine and the great “chamber pop” hit he wrote. ... why the Move's Flowers In The Rain has never earned the band a cent.   … how the death of John Lennon was the dawn of the ‘black border' magazine tribute. … Willie Nelson's way with a middle eight. … the last men standing in the Band On The Run album shoot.   … is there anyone still on the road older than “the French Bob Dylan” Hugues Aufray (94) and Marshall Allen 0f the Sun Ra Arkestra (99)? … and mentioned in dispatches - Harold Wilson, Frank Ifield, Ginger Baker's Air Force, ‘Ronnie & Clyde' and birthday guest Rob Collis and the best rock and roll movies.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free! - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's wheat/chaff separation process sifts the following from the rock and roll cornfield … … Tony Secunda, his gangsterish suits and the publicity stunt that backfired spectacularly. … our old Word magazine pal Rob Fitzpatrick talking about the Japanese composer Michiru Aoyama who's released an album a day since December 2021, each 20 minutes 20 seconds long. And the role of streaming in the ambient music boom. … the life of Denny Laine and the great “chamber pop” hit he wrote. ... why the Move's Flowers In The Rain has never earned the band a cent.   … how the death of John Lennon was the dawn of the ‘black border' magazine tribute. … Willie Nelson's way with a middle eight. … the last men standing in the Band On The Run album shoot.   … is there anyone still on the road older than “the French Bob Dylan” Hugues Aufray (94) and Marshall Allen 0f the Sun Ra Arkestra (99)? … and mentioned in dispatches - Harold Wilson, Frank Ifield, Ginger Baker's Air Force, ‘Ronnie & Clyde' and birthday guest Rob Collis and the best rock and roll movies.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free! - access to all of our content: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theo Delaney is joined by legendary broadcaster Elton Welsby, an ever present acrooss the football airwaves form the 1970s onwards. Among the cast of characters in this compelling and often hilarious conversation are Harold Wilson, George Best, Bill Shankly, Lulu and Ruud Gullit. **This interview was conducted over the phone so sound quality isn't perfect. It improves a bit after around 10 minutes**https://twitter.com/WelsbyEltonhttps://t.co/eLIFOPzqHl@WelsbyElton@LifeGoalsTD@theodelaney

The early 1960s saw the British establishment face a challenging new landscape. It was an era of rapid change, but also of enduring conservatism. David Kynaston tells Spencer Mizen about Britain from 1962-65, when the rise of Harold Wilson and the Beatles threatened to shatter the status quo. (Ad) David Kynaston is the author of A Northern Wind: Britain 1962-65 (Bloomsbury, 2023). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Wind-Britain-1962-65/dp/1526657570/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forget the Westminster bubble, some of history's most important political events happened not in the corridors of power but in car parks, village halls and seaside resorts. In a taster of his new book 'Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors', Matt visits the 50 places that changed British politics from John Major's dentist room to Harold Wilson's 'Scilly' season holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With unions gathering for the TUC conference, parties are setting out how to engage with workers. Will Sunak change, and how will Starmer deal with them? Plus, we take a deep dive into Starmer's leadership. How does he compare to the likes of Harold Wilson - when (if ever) will he have his own ‘white heat' moment? That's Oh God, What Now? With special guest Anthony Broxton, who runs the Tides of History project and is author of Hope and Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain. https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/hope-and-glory  “On workers rights it's been somewhat of a trade-off.” – Zoë Grünewald “Angela Rayner's basically been the darling of the TUC of late.” – Zoë Grünewald “I think as Labour gets closer to government a distance needs to develop… if they're in bed together neither can do their jobs properly.” – Alex Andreou “Starmer, even though he's ahead in the polls, he hasn't had his white heat moment.” – Anthony Broxton We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOIkIWUDtu7VrVcFs0OI0A  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Alex Andreou, Zoë Grünewald and guest Anthony Broxton. Producers: Chris Jones and Alex Rees. Assistant Producer: Adam Wright. Social Media Producer: Jess Harpin. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Bannister on Mike Yarwood, whose impressions of famous people made him one of TV's biggest stars in the 1970s and 80s. Ada Deer, the Native American campaigner who became head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs under President Clinton. Professor Sir Ian Wilmut, the embryologist who led the team that created Dolly the Sheep – the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell. Dorothy Purdew, who left school at fourteen but went on to build up the Champneys chain of health farms and spa resorts. Interviewee: Emma Freud Interviewee: Gyles Brandreth Interviewee: Ben Wikler Interviewee: Dr Bill Ritchie Interviewee: Stephen Purdew Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Archive used: Mike Yarwood sketch as Prime Minister Ted Heath, Christmas with the Stars, BBC One, 25/12/1972; Denis Healy sketch, Look – Mike Yarwood, BBC one, 07/02/1976; Harold Wilson sketch, The Best of Mike Yarwood, BBC One, 23/04/1976; Mike Yarwood interview, On the Ropes, BBC Radio 4, 01/12/1995; Mike Yarwood impressions Nixon/Cooper/Moore, Listen – Mike Yarwood, BBC Radio 2, 08/12/1973; Emma Freud as Princess Diana, Mike Yarwood's Royal Variety Show, Thames Production, 30/09/1986; Ada Deer interview, NPR Radio, uploaded 17/08/2023; Ada Deer interview, YouTube, uploaded 04/01/2013; Native American Experience, Ada Deer, Communications for Change, 01/01/1976; Professor Sir Ian Wilmut interview, Life Scientific, BBC Radio 4, 11/10/2016; Dolly The Sheep – BBC News, BBC Archive; Dorothy Perdue , Champneys, ITV, YouTube uploaded 04/07/2014;

Julian Haviland became political editor of the Times in 1981, but his career in journalism began in the 1950s and covered every prime minister from Alec Douglas-Home to Margaret Thatcher. He tells Matt about his recollections of a smug Jim Callaghan, the decent but flawed Harold Wilson, and Thatcher having a stiff drink before her weekly audience with Queen Elizabeth.He also reveals that the Queen was horrified by police conduct at the Battle of Orgreave during the miners' strike, a story he confirmed but was unable to run at the time.The Political Editors is half a century of politics told by the people who wrote the first draft of history for the Times.Plus: Columnists Daniel Finkelstein and Jenni Russell discuss whether shoplifting has effectively been decriminalised, whether the Conservative party is choosing the right people to fight the next election, and whether Rishi Sunak has a future as an artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Peter Hennessy is one of the UK's leading contemporary historians. He has written acclaimed and important books about politics, the civil service, the intelligence agencies and the British constitution on which he is an expert. Peter was born in London in 1947 and read history at St John's College, Cambridge. He started writing for the Times in the mid-1970s, covering the inner workings of Whitehall whose activities at that time were shrouded in secrecy. Peter says he approached his journalism like an amateur anthropologist trying to discover more about an unknown culture. His reports were viewed with suspicion by some members of the civil service and Harold Wilson, the then prime minister, issued an edit banning them from talking to him. In 1986 Peter co-founded the Institute of Contemporary British History, and in 1992 he moved from journalism to academia at Queen Mary, University of London where he is Attlee professor of contemporary British history. He is a fellow of the British Academy and was made a crossbench life peer in 2010. During the COVID-19 pandemic he started keeping a diary which he describes as an “aid to humility” with the aim of assessing post-world war history as BC (Before Covid) or AC (After Covid). Peter lives in London with his wife Enid. DISC ONE: Slow Train - Flanders & Swann DISC TWO: Italian Concerto in F, BWV 971, composed by Johann Sebastian Bach and performed by George Malcolm DISC THREE: Why Don't Women Like Me? - George Formby DISC FOUR: Schubert String Quintet In C Major,D. 956 - 2. Adagio, composed by Franz Schubert, performed by Robert Cohen (cello) and Amadeus Quartet DISC FIVE: The Elements - Tom Lehrer DISC SIX: London Girls - Chas & Dave DISC SEVEN: Skye Boat Song - The Pipes and Drums Of Leanisch DISC EIGHT: How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place, composed by Johannes Brahms, performed by Festival Choir And Orchestra, conducted by Thomas D. Rossin BOOK CHOICE: Poetry in the Making by Ted Hughes LUXURY ITEM: A fountain pen, ink and paper CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: London Girls - Chas & Dave Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

"It's the complicated ones I enjoy the most." Matthew Parris Tony Benn, MP from 1950 to 2001, packed so much into a long career. He renounced the peerage inherited from his father, served in the Labour governments of both Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan, led the Stop the War Coalition from 2001 and became pretty much the country's pre-eminent rock star politician in older age. Comedian Ellie Gibson says she was a Tony Benn groupie and saw him speak many times. A brilliant orator and prolific diarist, he was by the 1980s distrusted by many in his own party, and a bogey figure in the right wing press. Contributors include ex Labour MP, Chris Mullin, and his biographer, Jad Adams; plus rare early archive of Tony Benn himself talking about his constitutional fight to give up his inherited peerage. Ellie Gibson is one half of the Scummy Mummies podcast duo. The producer in Bristol is Miles Warde

In the week of the Labour Party when polls indicate that the party is likely to form the next government, it seems an opportune moment to examine what lessons they might be able to draw from their own history. But why Harold Wilson?Harold Wilson won four general elections. More than Clement Atlee or Tony Blair. Wilson was a wily, strategic political operator who made some radical changes to the UK including the decriminalisation of homosexuality, legalising abortion, abolishment of the death penalty and confirming the UK's membership of the European Economic Community. He led the country through a number of crises that would be very familiar to us today including industrial action an energy crisis and the pound sterling being under threat. He was also, allegedly, the Queen's favourite Prime Minister.To discuss Wilson's life and leadership Dan is joined by Nick Thomas-Symonds. Nick is a Labour MP and Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade. He is also a writer, barrister and politician and has recently published a biography of Harold Wilson.This episode was produced by Mariana Des Forges, the audio editor was Dougal Patmore.If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe to History Hit today!To download the History Hit app please go to the Android or Apple store.Complete the survey and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win 5 Historical Non-Fiction Books- including a signed copy of Dan Snow's 'On This Day in History'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.