Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Portillo

Kirsty Wark has worked for the BBC for almost 50 years and is one of the UK's most recognisable broadcasters. In 1976 she joined BBC Radio Scotland as a graduate researcher. Having produced and presented several shows across radio including The World At One and PM, she switched to television, and went on to present shows such as Breakfast Timeand The Late Show. However, she is best known for presenting BBC Newsnight for over 30 years, which saw her interview key political and cultural leaders. Having stood down after the 2024 election, she now presents Front Row, The Reunion, and documentaries like Icons of Style. On the podcast, Kirsty tells Katy about her father fighting in the D-Day landings, changing attitudes over time towards women at the BBC and her views on British & Scottish identities. They also unpack BBC impartiality, how it should be a ‘trusted friend' to the public and why she left Newsnight. As one of the best-known political interviewers in the UK, Kirsty also explains how she gamed interviews, and the memorable ones from Michael Portillo to Jeffrey Archer to the one that made her name – Margaret Thatcher. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Kirsty Wark has worked for the BBC for almost 50 years and is one of the UK's most recognisable broadcasters. In 1976 she joined BBC Radio Scotland as a graduate researcher. Having produced and presented several shows across radio including The World At One and PM, she switched to television, and went on to present shows such as Breakfast Timeand The Late Show. However, she is best known for presenting BBC Newsnight for over 30 years, which saw her interview key political and cultural leaders. Having stood down after the 2024 election, she now presents Front Row, The Reunion, and documentaries like Icons of Style. On the podcast, Kirsty tells Katy about her father fighting in the D-Day landings, changing attitudes over time towards women at the BBC and her views on British & Scottish identities. They also unpack BBC impartiality, how it should be a ‘trusted friend' to the public and why she left Newsnight. As one of the best-known political interviewers in the UK, Kirsty also explains how she gamed interviews, and the memorable ones from Michael Portillo to Jeffrey Archer to the one that made her name – Margaret Thatcher. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Not that anybody asked but this week we packed our bags and tried to use a really bad app designed by an airline to get our boarding pass because we're talking about Travel Shows. A lot of actors already travel the world, eating food and meeting weird and wonderful people, but which actors should join their ranks? What will make our final Top 3 list this week? Expect the Double Act Agreements, what Debbie did and Michael Portillo's middle name.You can become a friend of the podcast over at Patreon where you. can get bonus episodes, swag and the knowledge you're helping to keep the podcast goingYou can buy our merch over at TeepublicYou can sign up to our newsletter over on SubStackFollow us on Instagram thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Threads: @thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Bluesky: @thepodcastnobodyaskedfor.co.ukFollow us on TikTok: @nobodyasked4podFollow us on Facebook: /nobodyasked4podLeave us a review, including any ideas you have for future episodes on Apple Podcast or Podchaser

Episode 59 (20/03/25) On this episode - Barry and Greg kick off talking about their respective college courses and tutors having meltdowns. Then there's Barry attempting to take a deep dive into the life and works of Jasper Carrot in Barry's' Masters of Comedy' (interspersed with incredibly bad impressions of Jasper Carrot by Greg), Greg reads out a Hog Roast menu made by AI (and Barry) that's been tailor made just for him, our agony aunt section ‘You Be The Judge', when astronauts return to earth and how scary space is, Barry tests Greg on some physical training techniques, Barry's new idea for a cop show, the greatest reggae song?, the new Black Mirror series, the budget food range ‘Jack's', Michael Portillo “on the packet”, our favourite ghosts, Sarah Green aging like a fine wine, our weekly improvised soap opera ‘Aylesbury Market', a ‘Dead Celebrity Seance', recommendations, Future Greg and a whole lot more! 

Ed Balls and George Osborne answer questions from the EMQs archive - this week, an insider's guide to a life political. Is a u-turn ever the right thing to do? How does the Prime Minister know whose question to answer at a press conference? And is it fair to say that all politicians are just in it for themselves? Plus, Ed makes his predictions for the next shock-exit politician to follow in his and Michael Portillo's steps as a media personality, and we ponder what our Political Currency constituency looks like. You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

Send us a Text Message.This episode is a tale of two railways both celebrating.  A new beginning of the final stretch the two mile  missing link that will join Robertsbridge to Tenterden and the Kent and Sussex Railway.Mainline steam locomotive 'Britnannia' travelled down from Crewe, and provided motive power on shuttles between Robertsbridge Junction and Northbridge Street. The inauguration of the RVR's new turntable coincided with the K&ESR 50th  We meet volunteers from both railways and I get to  speak to a former politician and Railway Royalty, Michael Portillo.A return to north Wales and the Ffestiniog Railway Society's 70th anniversary. This summer at the Ffestiniong and Welsh Highland Railways, National Lottery Heritage Funding has enabled new 'experience' tours at Boston Lodge. They are additional offers over and above train rides. We go behind the scenes to view the newly restored buildings, and learn some of the fascinating history of the site, before learning about how steam engines work on a very much ‘hands on' experience You will find links to the Railways mentioned below:The Boston Lodge Tours and 'How a Steam Locomotive Works Ffestiniog Railway SocietyRother Valley RailwayKent and East Sussex Railway This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

Tom Hanks, David Cameron, Michael Portillo, Alan Pardew, Prince William, Chris Eubank and David James all feature on this edition of Ramble Reacts! You wouldn't have thought Aston Villa and Liverpool had just played out a classic end-of-season barn burner, eh?However, Luke and Marcus are here to try to make sense of that Aston Villa comeback and in particular Jhon Durán's quite remarkable equaliser. They also take some time to explain why Spurs shouldn't bother trying to let Man City win and the reasons none of us should be scared of Chris Wilder. Come join us for the ride!We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. 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.

This was my first ever appearance on a network TV with their short and snappy formats. The question asked was around the apparent racism in countryside and whether there is a need for immigrants to integrate or not. Connect with me: Substack: https://www.theworldofmomus.com Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus Support ($): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus https://www.momusnajmi.net/support

Anton Pell! What a life, this boys had his ups and downs but he just keeps picking himself and re-inventing himself!You can read the full story in his book, Grass Routes which you can buy here Grass Routes: The life & times of a grassroots music promoter: Amazon.co.uk: Pell, Anton: 9781716234910: Books We discussed his childhood growing up in Aberdeen, pissing next to Michael Portillo and the life of a music promoter plus so much more.And as usual he picked his heroes to come for dinner!Hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did, you can check out Anton's links below:Mancunia - FacebookMANCUNIAtv | FacebookMANCUNIApresents (@mancuniapresents) • Instagram photos and videosMANCUNIAtv@MANCUNIAtv (@MANCUNIAtv) / X (twitter.com)Anton Pell - FacebookAnton Pell (@mancuniaartscentre) • Instagram photos and videosAnd you can get in touch with me here:https://www.facebook.com/timeforheroespodcastTimeforheroespodcast (@Timeforheroesp1) / Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/timetimeforheroespod@gmail.comTime For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin MorelArtwork by Stevie MoffatGuest Liason by Stuart Robertson who manages THIS IS WAR!, check them out here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3N23sUzz9R6KJ04j747tjF?si=RbVQW6xxQpuiuohDEomEVQMusic by The Young Hips, check them out here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we meet Lord Adonis who we were delighted to welcome to our offices last week alongside senior representatives from across the rail sector. Andrew Adonis is a member of the House of Lords and founding Chair of the UK's National Infrastructure Commission. He was a Government Minister in Tony Blair's government, and went on to become Secretary of State for Transport under Gordon Brown. So his reflections on where we've come in Britain when it comes to rail travel, and what we need to be thinking about in the future draw on a wide range of personal experience. Lord Adonis was closely involved with setting up HS2 when it was just a small start-up. He also played a leading role in bringing Crossrail to London – one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects the capital has ever delivered. Music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com) Show notes: If you would like to hear more about the themes that Lord Adonis discusses listen to our feature episode “Reimagining our railways and stations” where we explore how innovation and new technologies are shaping the future of the rail industry as it rises to the huge challenges the 21st Century is throwing at it. You can also listen to our interview with the broadcaster and former MP, Michael Portillo about Britain's railway history and what the future might look like – click here. To learn more about the UK's first ‘Station Innovation Zone' and how the Catapult is supporting Bristol Temple Meads station to trial new technologies, click here. If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Follow the show! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult. 

A new documentary, Taking Sides: Britain and the Civil War, will be broadcast on RTÉ One tomorrow night at 9.35pm. With Michael Portillo, broadcaster & former Conservative MP.

Broadcaster and former politician, Michael Portillo joined The Last Word to discuss his new documentary, Taking Sides: Britain And The Civil War. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Bristol Temple Meads recently became the UK's first ‘Station Innovation Zone'. Working in partnership with Network Rail and Innovate UK we're helping the station to test new technologies designed to improve the passenger experience the station.  In this episode we meet three innovators from the three companies who will be live trialling their solutions in the station over the coming months; Rosie Richardson from Createc, Rob Franklin from Jnction and Neal Byers from Workfromhub. What are the exciting new products that they'll be developing at Temple Meads, how could they make a difference for the travelling public, and what does success look like at the end of the trail phase?  We also hear from one of the Catapult's SME Accelerator Programme Managers, Poppy Driver, and our Ecosystem Director for Rail & Stations, Alan Peters.   Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com)  Show notes:   To read our full announcement about Bristol Temple Meads becoming the UK's first Station Innovation Zone, click here.   The trio of firms – Createc, Jnction and WorkfromHub – have been chosen as part of the Station Innovation Zone programme that aims to test new ways of improving the rail passenger experience.  Createc offers a LIDAR based crowd monitoring system called Situate which uses artificial intelligence to alert operators to incidents in real time and warn of concerning activity. A single sensor can cover large distances and be alert to people running or standing too close to the platform edge.  Jnction has developed a passenger assistance app known as Aubin designed to help neurodiverse passengers and others who may find travel difficult. It provides journey information, accessible station detail and direct communication with carers and customer experience staff.  WorkfromHub looks to install a remote workspace pod at the station which is bookable via a dedicated app. The remote workspace offers a quiet and private space to enable people to join a virtual meeting or get some deep work done during their time at the Station. To learn more about all nine companies that showcased their solutions to Network Rail at Bristol Temple Meads, click here (this article includes links to the websites of all nine companies). You can also catch up on some of our other rail-themed episodes by clicking on the below links:  Reimagining our railways and stations Great Rail Journeys of the future with Michael Portillo  If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you!   To find out more about what we do at the Connected Places Catapult and to hear about the latest news, events and announcements, visit cp.catapult.org.uk and do sign up to our newsletter!    Follow the show!  Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult. 

Bristol Temple Meads recently became the UK's first ‘Station Innovation Zone'. Working in partnership with Network Rail and Innovate UK we're helping the station to test new technologies designed to improve the passenger experience the station. This episode is a brief taster of what the Catapult is doing at Bristol Temple Meads to create a safer and more seamless, social and sustainable station. We meet Susan Evans, Head of Passenger Strategy at Network Rail, Brian Wortman, Network Rail's Programme Sponsor for the Station Innovation Zone, and Paul Wilson, the Catapult's Chief Business Officer. In the second episode on the Station Innovation Zone we'll introduce the inovative UK companies who are testing new technologies in the station, and we'll hear what they're hoping to achieve. Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com)  Show notes:   To read our full announcement about Bristol Temple Meads becoming the UK's first Station Innovation Zone, click here.   To learn more about the innovators honing passenger tech in Bristol Temple Meads Station, click here.    You can listen to the following episodes by clicking on the below links:  Reimagining our railways and stations  Great Rail Journeys of the future with Michael Portillo  If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you!   To find out more about what we do at the Connected Places Catapult and to hear about the latest news, events and announcements, visit cp.catapult.org.uk and do sign up to our newsletter!   Follow the show!  Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult.   

Earlier this month the Catapult announced an exciting new venture which will see Glasgow Airport become the UK's first ‘Connected Airport Living Lab'. With funding from Innovate UK the aim is to test new technologies designed to improve the passenger experience, boost productivity, and help the airport hit its sustainability targets. This episode is a brief taster of what the Catapult is going to be doing with Glasgow Airport over the next 5 years. How does this all fit with how aeronautical and digital technologies are changing the way we think about aviation. More fundamentally, how are we starting to think differently about how places, like airports, feed into the wider economy of a city region? Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com)  SHOW NOTES:   To read our full announcement about Glasgow Airport becoming the UK's first Connected Airport Living Lab, click here.   You can listen to the following episodes by clicking on the below links:  Reimagining our railways and stations  Great Rail Journeys of the future with Michael Portillo  Reimagining the UK's ports & maritime economy  Our maritime past and future with David Shukman  If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you!   To find out more about what we do at the Connected Places Catapult and to hear about the latest news, events and announcements, please visit our website at www.cp.catapult.org.uk and sign up to our newsletter!   Follow the show!  Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Happy New Year! Yes! The 'Alphabet of Britishness' is back!!S is for... Sport!I talk about the British codification of football (or 'soccer'), and how this was affected by the development of the railways, recommending Michael Portillo's 'Great British Railway Journeys'. I also talk about cricket, the magnificent beard of W.G. Grace, and 363 day Premiership of former cricketer Alec Douglas-Home. I spend the longest time looking into the origins of snooker in British India. [Minute 12]S is for... Scotland I look at Roman Scotland, which actually surprised me because like many I tend to think of life beyond The Wall(s) as non-Roman. I amuse myself with the historical inaccuracies of Braveheart. I also can't resist talking about the non-historicity of 'clan tartans' which is always a fun topic.  My Recommended Rabbit Hole: Scots of the British Empire [Minute 23]S is for... SAS (Special Air Service) and SBS (Special Boat Service)Here, I go through an obituary of Paddy Ashdown, a well-known liberal politician in the UK who had a special forces and diplomatic background. I felt his colourful early career would be of particular interest to international listeners. I take much of my information from The Guardian, which would tend to be critical of such exploits.***Since the Alphabet of Britishness is now a monthly project, feel free to message me with more suggestions for 'S'. There certainly is one more coming up. Next week, Episode 104 will be "S" is for... "The Saint" with a very special guest. Stay tuned for that, coming up on January 10th, 2023.Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.comCheck out my https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shopSeveral subscribers have their postcards and other little 'thank you's in the post, randomly drawn from the list, and one has a free mug on the way!Subscribe to my newsletter: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616Support the show

It's been another eventful year on the Connected Places Podcast and we've got a lot to look back on as 2022 draws to a close! In this episode we revisit some of the stories we've featured on the show this year, and the fascinating guests we've been able to have on. We hear from two well-known TV personalities here in Britain – the BBC's former Science Editor, David Shukman and one of Britain's most well-known rail enthusiasts of Great Railway Journeys fame, Michael Portillo. We return to the world's 4th largest city - Sao Paulo, Brazil - where a UK and a Brazilian company have teamed up to tackle the effects of climate change in the city's water supply. And there's the inspiring story of the innovators who are using gaming technology and artificial intelligence to make public transport more accessible for people with disabilities. Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com)  Show notes:   You can listen to the following episodes by clicking on the below links:  How are tech innovators making it easier for people with disabilities to use public transport?  How are companies in Cambridge and Sao Paulo tacking climate change in Brazil?   Reimagining the UK's ports & maritime economy  Our maritime past and future with David Shukman  Reimaging our railways and stations  Great Rail Journeys of the future with Michael Portillo  Also, to find out more about the UK Government's Transport Research & Innovation Grants (TRIG) 2022, click here. Applications close on 15th January 2023 so don't be late! If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! To find out more about what we do at the Connected Places Catapult and to hear about the latest news, events and announcements, please sign up to our newsletter!   Follow the show!  Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult.

Michael Portillo's Great Railway Journeys have captured the imaginations of millions of TV viewers as he explores the vast world of rail travel, its fascinating history, and what it can reveal about a country. In this episode Michael shares his thoughts on how far we've come in Britain when it comes to our railways, and what we need to be thinking about in the future. As well as a broadcaster and film maker, Michael is also a former Member of Parliament. Throughout the 80's and 90's he held a number of senior Ministerial roles in the Governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, including Minister of State for Transport. Looking back on his time in government, as well as his travels and film making adventures, he reflects on how the rail industry has changed over time, the political obstacles that have held Britain back, and what our priorities should be now. This episode is the full interview with Michael, excerpts of which were included in our previous feature on “Reimagining our railways and stations”. In that episode we explored how innovation and new technologies are shaping the future of the rail industry as it rises to the huge challenges the 21st Century is throwing at it. Like the disruption of a global pandemic, the need to decarbonise our economy, the march of digital technology, and the importance of putting people and the passenger experience at the heart of all of that. Music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com)  Show notes: To learn more about the UK's first ‘Station Innovation Zone' and how the Catapult is supporting Bristol Temple Meads station to trial new technologies, click here. And if you're interested in applying for our Station Innovation Zone Competition – we're looking for up to 10 innovators with technology, products or services which can improve passenger experience when travelling through stations – then click here to learn more. If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Follow the show! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult.   

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 72   Since we started the Radio Show we have had so many wonderful suggestions from you for show topics. Some of your suggestions though we didn't think would fill a whole show. So in this episode of the Radio Show we take as many of your suggestions which we haven't covered and deal with as many of them in the show as we can. If you ever wondered what we collect, who we admire and what our favourite time of day is, THIS is the show for you!   Join Kay & Dan as they: Discuss colds and flu in Autumn Mention the benefits of Moju Ginger Shots for sore throats Mention Chris Packham and bird watching https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Packham Answer some of the questions our wonderful listeners have sent into us since we started the show Discuss what the best advice they have ever been given Talk about some of the people they admire Mention Liz Pichon and the Tom Gates Books https://thebrilliantworldoftomgates.com/books/ Mention ‘The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo' https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21827488/ Mention The Grand Tour https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grand_Tour Discuss Kays love of mugs and Dans love of Lego Talk about their favourite time of the day and why they love it We'll be back in two weeks with our next 'Radio Show'!   You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454 Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

After the last episode went out, I was flooded with responses to my question, "What's the most interesting UK/US differences?" - Thank you to everyone who contacted me! I also talk about toilet twinning, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, and Howarth's 1940s weekend. With plenty to talk about, I still find time to digress to talk about Michael Portillo's career, with the excuse that someone did message me about his TV shows. I end with some personal updates; job going well, flat hunting continuing. Sadly, I do have news regarding my friend's 17 year old cat, Alfred Chocolate Yumyum. He was such a star in previous episodes, and many people messaged me about him, so he has the last words in this episode.Contact me anytime, either about UK/US differences, or the Alphabet of Britishness, which will return. Hopefully, it will return swifter than James Bond between films these days!You can find me on Instagram: @FlemingNeverDiesYou can e-mail me: AlbionNeverDies@Gmail.comCheck out my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/british-cultureSupport the show

In which our heroes gather for the three hundred and twenty eighth time to ratify some eggs, abuse Dan for being bad at technology, work out when Chris could realistically date Michael Portillo, and review progress on dry January

...in which we take a springtime stroll from Langwathby to Lazonby in the company of author Stan Abbot to track the route of the Carlisle-Settle line, one of Britain's most treasured railways. As we stroll, through sandstone villages immersed in birdsong, into age-old alder carr and over busy becks, we learn about the navvy construction of this most iconic of lines, and of the Blea Moor shantytowns in which drunkenness and disease ran rife; we relish the pastural loveliness of backwater Eden; we consider a perfect Lakeland day in Newlands; we discuss the six-year campaign that saved the railway – alongside Michael Portillo's ambiguous role in it; and, arriving at Long Meg and her Daughters, one of the UK's oldest stone circles, a poetic Mark ponders 'the enormity of time and our quiet little place in it'. You can buy Stan's book Walking the Line from Saraband. His new book (out in April) is Ring of Stone Circles, also published by Saraband.

On the latest episode of Farage: Nigel Farage speaks with GB News Political Editor Darren McCaffrey and Conservative MP Mark Jenkinson following Boris Johnson's apology for Downing Street drinks, criminal defence lawyer Joseph Tully about the ongoing Prince Andrew allegations and is joined in the GB News Pub for Talking Pints with Michael Portillo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a bi-monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. In our December broadcast, we are delighted to have expert coach and consultant: Nick Davies to discuss Negotiation: How to Get the Result You Want  Nick is the author of ‘How to be Great at the Stuff You Hate: the straight-talking guide to persuading, selling & networking'. He is also a trainer of Communication Skills to Members of The Royal Household and a visiting Lecturer at University College Dublin Smurfit Business School, Dublin. He is also the co-founder and director of the training, coaching and consulting company https://tricres.com/ (Tricres Ltd.) Whilst his background is in field and retail sales (as well as being called to the Bar in November 1999) and briefly working as a lawyer) he has been a trainer and speaker since 2006. Over the years he has accumulated a wealth of experience, training and teaching lawyers, accountants, fund managers, senior managers & civil servants, from the exceptionally junior to the incredibly senior how to sell, persuade, close, speak, present, negotiate, network and develop business, either one-to-one or in large groups. Although the majority of this work has taken place in the U.K., he has been lucky enough to speak across the globe, including amazing places such as: Monaco, Antibes, The Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Singapore, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Wellington, Auckland West Virginia, Beijing & Southport. Nick performed stand-up for ten years and continues to deliver after-dinner speeches and host award ceremonies. Over the past few years he has worked and shared stages with a buffet of reasonably well-known people; including The Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo, Sir Digby Jones, Jenny Bond, Kate Adie, Roger Black MBE, Alan Hansen, and Alastair Campbell.

In this episode, Liam talks to Michael Portillo, former Tory MP and party leadership candidate, who served as both Defence Secretary and Chief Secretary to the Treasury. In this wide-ranging interview, Portillo explains why he thinks Rishi Sunak's budget statement “wasn't Conservative”, describes Boris Johnson as “unreliable” and highlights how the Bank of England is “addicted” to quantitative easing. Yet, drawing on decades of experience, the politician turned highly-successful TV presenter gives an upbeat assessment of the prospects for the UK economy and broader society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Carruthers discusses the current state of relations between the UK and the Republic with historian Diarmaid Ferriter and former Conservative Minister, Michael Portillo.

Iain Dale talks to Steve Richards about his book THE PRIME MINISTERS WE NEVER HAD: SUCCESS & FAILURE FROM BITLER TO CORBYN which features chapters on 11 politicians who didn't quite make it to Number 10 – Rab Butler, Roy Jenkins, Barbara Castle, Denis Healey, Neil Kinnock, Michael Heseltine, Michael Portillo, Ken Clarke, David & Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

Iain Dale talks to Steve Richards about his book THE PRIME MINISTERS WE NEVER HAD: SUCCESS & FAILURE FROM BITLER TO CORBYN which features chapters on 11 politicians who didn't quite make it to Number 10 – Rab Butler, Roy Jenkins, Barbara Castle, Denis Healey, Neil Kinnock, Michael Heseltine, Michael Portillo, Ken Clarke, David & Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

Welcome to this edition of Brand Wars - a gaming special! This weeks guest is the Sheri Kryeziu. Sheri has recently moved from London to Warsaw in Poland to become the Influencer Marketing Lead for Techland - a video game developer and publisher - most well known for Dead Island and Dying Light We chat to Sheri about how he is approaching the upcoming release of Dying Light 2, why do gamers have the most engaged following, are brands over-investing in esports, is Riot Games the best brand in the World but first Sheri and myself go all Michael Portillo on the travel spots of Warsaw. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!

Aberdeenshire folksinger and winner of Scots Singer of the Year Iona Fyfe is building her dream James Bond film this week. Iona keeps it Caledonian as she outlines her ideal Bond, co-star, villain, director and theme song. Not only does Iona admit to having a relatively limited knowledge of the Bond franchise, she also reveals the only five DVDs she has, and why they have to be hidden whenever anyone visits her flat… We also talk about practical motoring, The Simple Life and Michael Portillo. More Iona Fyfe: Twitter: @ionafyfe Instagram: @iona.fyfe Bandcamp: https://ionafyfe.bandcamp.com/ Website: https://ionafyfe.com/

Former British cabinet minister Michael Portillo presents the documentary 'Partition, 1921', which will be shown on RTÉ 1 television on Monday 14th June 1921

News with Paddy O'Connell including the future of the Union, what we get wrong about the North and the pursuit of Love. Reviewing the news: Michael Portillo, Janey Godley and Mark Pougatch.

In this week's episode: A miscommunication mishap means Producer Paul joins Stephen and Ryan for the first half of the show from his mobile. Stephen has another new job which which made his attempts to fill out the recent census spiral into disaster and he also tells us how he has resorted to embarking on scenic tours of industrial estates. Ryan has again embodied his inner Michael Portillo when seeking validation on a new stripy jumper and explains why he insists on still wearing his formal shoes when working from home. In addition to his lateness, Producer Paul regales how he fell victim to an April Fools gag. It's Ryan's turn to host the feature this week and he was inspired by the recent Bank Holiday weekend to create an Easter themed game called, "The Gee-ster Bunny!" Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dodgingdeathpodcast Email us: dodgingdeathpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @dodgingdeathpodcast Follow Stephen on Instagram: @stephenwilliams.jr Stephen's website: www.stephenwilliamsjr.com About the show: Dodging Death is an improvised weekly comedy podcast, hosted by Stephen Williams Jr and Ryan Paton. Join them for an hour of generally uninformed, irrelevant chat - where they discuss topics such as being an accidental Peeping Tom, sleeping in the same room as Mother Teresa, and getting shouted at by Santa. Stephen is an openly gay, cruise ship magician - and is proud to be at the front of that much underrepresented part of society. He is often heard regaling anecdotes such as how he found himself as a performer on a swingers cruise, his lowest life moment being with Paul Daniel's son at a patisserie in Brazil, and how he tried to blend in at an Australian dive bar. In hindsight, the floral shirt and exposed ankles were a mistake. Ryan has been Stephen's best friend since they first met at 11 years old and shared a communal love for the anecdote. He is the marketing manager for an afternoon tea company, is yet to attend a none catastrophic yoga class, and once got heckled by an eleven year old for being too scared to go on a water slide. He's also openly hetero, although his constant praise of ABBA could lead you to believe otherwise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dodgingdeath/message

Britain is blessed with a rail network that showcases the beauty of the nation. From the West Highland Line in Scotland - Mark Smith says it is perfection travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper heading north and opening the blind in the morning and soak in the scenery. The Welsh Coast, the Settle and Carlisle line, saved from closure by Michael Portillo, and the south west line along the coast at Dawlish and heading further to Cornwall are all firm favorites of both AndyB and Mark. So join us and "come along for the ride"!

Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Michael Portillo, Host, BBC Great Railways Journeys, Former UK Defence Secretary and Minister of State for Transport about the Great Asian Railway Journeys and how its exploration on social history and landmark moments all over the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgina Godwin speaks to former UK defence secretary and shadow chancellor Michael Portillo. Following his career in politics he moved to the BBC, where he presented the popular documentary series ‘Great British Railway Journeys’, which is the inspiration for his latest book.

Broadcaster and former MP Michael Portillo joins Suzy Klein and Richard Coles to discuss his new book which celebrates ten years of Great British Railway Journeys. Actor Jude Akuwudike was born in Nigeria and lived there until he was six when a baffling illness lead to his parents, who were studying in London, to bring him to the UK for treatment. Jude recovered but the Civil War prevented his family returning to Nigeria and Jude went on become an actor, training at RADA and having successful career on stage and in film. He is now starring in his first ever Nigerian film, Eyimofe. Listener Helen Lindsay emailed Saturday Live about her father Jack, who was a member of the Communist Party. Helen recently discovered that her father had actually been watched for decades by MI5. Jeff Johns aka “Big Jeff” has been to a gig almost every night of the week for the past 18 years. He is a well-known presence in Bristol and his face is used as the literal stamp of approval in his favourite local venue. And Tori Amos shares her Inheritance Tracks. Producer: Laura Northedge Editor: Eleanor Garland

The ability to debate, to explore and to challenge has (some would say) been under immense pressure in these times. Today, I explore this with Nico Macdonald and how all of our role of society especially those in the creative industries can be more 't' shaped and diverse in consideration, thinking and action.[0 Min] How to access time with Matt on your project / sign up to the Daily Dose of inspiration[2 Mins]  An introduction to Nico Macdonald, Nico is a pioneer in innovation and entrepreneurship. He is a visiting fellow at the School of Arts and Creative Industries at London South Bank University, and teaches at the University of East London and CIEE (the Council on International Educational Exchange). In the early 90s built a digital media studio in Shoreditch, London; led digital design for The Guardian newspaper, and for the London office of Berlin-based MetaDesign; he co-founded the international consultancy business Ascendant Partners, and worked in Silicon Valley. Since, he has founded a media innovation startup, Media Futures; been Innovation Director of Creative England; and Chief Executive of the R&D Society, a professional membership organisation. For 30 years, he has forged strong links with industry contacts from established organisations as varied the BBC, the Design Council, the British Film Institute, Arup, and DigitasLBi, as well as a wide range of start-ups and SMEs in design, media and tech. He has also written extensively on creativity and digital innovation, including articles, papers and books.[3 Mins 30] Getting 'out of the bubble' and ensuring the ability to debate.[6 Mins] The limitations of the creative industries and diverse thinking.[8 Mins 30] Sustainability, and a ground where more success has been made?[10 Mins 30] Learning from journalism and following the facts Richard Saul Wurman's  CTA to 'listen'.[12 Mins 30] The ability to be exposed to others with different views.[14 Mins] The Internet = less the global village, more the place to reinforce our niche views via the 'filter bubble'[16 Mins] The Polemic Palace and Netflix.[18 Mins] Seeking more diverse arguments and looking for a healthy discourse. Seek that which you don't agree with.[19 Mins] Nuzzle, your social graph and aggregated varied points of view[20 Mins 30] Why no uncertainty in politics leads  us all to disbelief and distrust?[22 Mins 30] What can we learn from Andy Murray, Ed Balls and Michael Portillo?[23 Mins 30] What about  Jeremy Corbyn, Nigel Farage and Populism?[26 Mins] We are at the end of a political paradigm. Yes, it's uncomfortable.[30 Mins] The case of paradigm under-load.[35 Mins] Design Ethics, Microsoft to MIT and a convSupport the show (https://weareten.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4ed5154e0f1cdbad62b378156&id=dc1a8d24c1)

Peter Wanless is chief executive of the NSPCC, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Before taking the reins in 2013 he was CEO of the Big Lottery Fund, and prior to that held a number of senior civil service jobs across Whitehall, working directly with senior ministers including Michael Portillo, David Blunkett and John Major. In this in-depth interview, he argues children are the “hidden victims” of the pandemic, noting a 37% rise in calls to Childline from children under 11; describes the challenges the NSPCC faces as charity fundraising comes under unprecedented pressure, and as a former senior civil servant discusses the opportunities and risks that the government’s planned shake-up will bring.

After braving UK Cinemas in last week's episode, we retreat to the comfort of our sofa's for Netflix's new original "blockbuster" Project Power. In our watchlist, Gender politics loosely present themselves as we watch Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story and James' discusses how Zac Efron's new travel show doesn't quite stack up to Michael Portillo's TV back catalog. We also lock horns on whether Film trailers are a dangerous source of marketing.

This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, music and literature.Ronan Keating chats his brand new album 'Twenty Twenty'.Stephen Mulhern tries to talk about his new ITV show 'Rolling In It', but Chris has other ideas.Michael Portillo tells us about the new series of 'Great Continental Railway Journeys' on BBC 2.And Bill Burnett discusses his latest book 'Designing Your Work-Life'.Plus Phillip Edgar-Jones, Jasmine Jobson, James Nestor and Jane Fallon.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK and on Sundays from 10 am.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week.Ronan Keating - 00:29Stephen Mulhern - 07:10Michael Portillo - 14:24Bill Burnett - 21:52Phillip Edgar-Jones - 27:42Jasmine Jobson - 34:08James Nestor - 40:08Jane Fallon - 46:38 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael Portillo talks to Mark Carruthers and UCD historian, Prof Diarmaid Ferriter about his new RTE series 'Hawks and Doves', examining the Irish War Of Independence.

Social bubbles, social distancing, Covid 19, R numbers, it’s all a lot to comprehend, but the big questions for the team is how Michael Portillo will cope with wearing a mask on Great British Railway Journeys? There’s a special guest appearance alongside Bad Boris: Bad Winston Churchill, and Priti Patel introduces her new head of track and trace. Starring: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson. Written by Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Sarah Campbell, James Bugg, Simon Alcock, Cody Dahler, Jane Mccutcheon, Vivienne Riddoch, Gareth Cederic, Jeffrey Aidoo, Charlie Dinkin, Paige Wilson, Zoe Brown, Aidan Fitzmaurice and Cassie smith Producer Bill Dare A BBC Studios Production

Kate Ewart-Biggs in remembering her father who was assassinated two weeks after becoming British Ambassador to Ireland in 1976. Don Morgan on protecting his late great father's legacy as Fr. Ted Crilly, in the Fr Ted sitcom & ex Tory Minister, Michael Portillo on his upcoming two part documentary on our war of Independence.

The team is back to bring you the biggest episode to date! The team is here to talk about Precognition and are joined by the largest ensemble to date! Starting with Director Jesse Fraire. We are also joined by the Cinematographer Michael D. Head. No movie is ever made without the script as the write of the film Jonathan Gonzales joins in as well! From the side of the cast we are joined by Michael Portillo, Tessa Mauer, and Brad Thompson! This is a do not miss episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TowerCast/support

Back by popular demand following his 2018 appearance, Michael Portillo returns to the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival. Since leaving politics we have watched him travel all around the world in his television documentaries. Championing the Bradshaw’s Handbook, Michael has looked in depth at the history of rail travel and how it opened up the world for people … Continue reading Michael Portillo in Conversation: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2020

Back by popular demand following his 2018 appearance, Michael Portillo returns to the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival. Since leaving politics we have watched him travel all around the world in his television documentaries. Championing the Bradshaw's Handbook, Michael has looked in depth at the history of rail travel and how it opened up the world for people … Continue reading Michael Portillo in Conversation: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2020

In September 1909, the Metropolitan Police's Special Branch reported to the Home Secretary that two Suffragettes were going to Fairyland in Tottenham Court Road to practice with their pistols. The reason - they planned to assassinate Herbert Asquith, Prime Minister of Great Britain and Ireland. We investigate the police reports to the Home Secretary, and his secret letter to Sir Edward Grey about his concerns. Books on the Suffragettes: The Suffragette Bombers by Simon Webb Rise Up Women! by Andrew Rosen Media: The Things We Forgot To Remember. Michael Portillo on the Suffragettes BBC Radio 4. December 2007 Suffragettes with Lucy Worsley. BBC One. Contact: email: fairylandmurders@gmail.com Twitter: @thefairylandpod (c) Ellis Pratt 2019 ...

Bringing Britain's railways back into public ownership is a popular idea with passengers - but would it really make any improvements to service?Renationalisation of the railways is official Labour party policy. Polls suggest a majority of voters favour it too - and that was the case before the recent problems with Southern Rail. With the help of the Conservative former transport minister Michael Portillo, David Aaronovitch explores the history of British railway ownership, asks whether it's possible to make the privatised system work and finds out how a future government might go about bringing the railways back into public ownership.Contributors:Louise Ellman, Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside and Chair, Transport Select CommitteeLaurie Macfarlane, Economist, New Economics FoundationMichael Portillo, former Conservative Minister of State for Transport Michael Schabas, railways consultantChristian Wolmar, railways historian and journalistProducer: Phil Kemp Research: Sam Bright.