The Roman Kemp One

Trigger warning: Suicide. In this episode topics like suicidal ideation and suicide are mentioned. Roman Kemp is a radio presenter and TV personality who recently made a BBC documentary about the suic... Continue

26 March 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

the joy (and agony) of choosing six pieces of music AS THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE

There is a very good reason why Desert Island Discs has been going strong since 1942, and why a panel of broadcasting industry figures recently selected it as the greatest radio programme o... Continue

20 March 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Fiona Millar One

This week Alastair and Grace are joined by the most important person in both of their lives. Fiona Millar is a journalist, political aide, and campaigner on education and gender issues. She is also Gr... Continue

18 March 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Twenty ANNIVERSARY EVENTS THAT CONFIRM JOHNSON’S CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE on covid

A year ago today, the World Health Organisation declared that Europe was now the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic. 2. A year ago today, Boris Johnson threw a 'baby shower' party (almost certa... Continue

13 March 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Ayesha Hazarika

In a week with news dominated by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah, we're joined by political commentator, comedian, and broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika to discuss the royals, racism i... Continue

11 March 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Anthony Scaramucci One

Anthony Scaramucci is an American entrepreneur, and served as the White House Director of Communications under Donald Trump from July 21 to July 31 in 2017, later going onto campaign against President... Continue

4 March 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The David Lammy One

This week Grace and Alastair are joined by the MP for Tottenham David Lammy. David is critical of Jose Mourinho and Boris Johnson, two leaders of things he cares about. He joins us from lockdown, wher... Continue

25 February 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Remembering Charles Kennedy – we could do with more like him today!

BBC ALBA broadcast a fine one hour documentary last night, about the late lamented Charles Kennedy. Alba, for those who don't know, is Gaelic for Scotland, which is why I enjoyed watching Scotland's ... Continue

24 February 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Kate Mosse One

This week Grace and Alastair are joined by the wonderful novelist and broadcaster Kate Mosse. Kate is a novelist who has sold millions of books and is best known for her 2005 novel Labyrinth, which ha... Continue

18 February 2021

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.

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