Leading

Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world’s biggest names – from both inside and outside of politics – about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.

2: Marina Litvinenko: Fighting Putin’s poison

Alexander Litvinenko: the man who solved his own murder after being poisoned by the Russian State in London.Marina, his widow, battled for justice successfully in both a UK public enquiry and... Continue

23 January 2023

1: Michael Heseltine: From Thatcher to Sunak

In the first ever episode of ‘Leading’, Alastair and Rory are joined by former Deputy Prime Minister, Michael Heseltine. One of the biggest names in the last half-century of British polit... Continue

16 January 2023

Trailer

Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain's biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces once again for their new interview podcast, ‘Leading’.Every Monday, Rory ... Continue

13 January 2023

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.