• 272. Tim Shipman
    Jul 24 2024

    Iain chats to the journalist Tim Shipman, who is the Sunday Times' chief political commentator, as well as the author of a series of books detailing the UK's departure from the European Union and the political difficulties faced since Brexit. The latest book is called 'No Way Out: Brexit: From the Backstop to Boris'.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 271. Dr Peter Caddick-Adams
    Jul 17 2024

    Iain talks to the military historian Dr Peter Caddick-Adams, who has written a new biography or Sir Winston Churchill. After writing an essay on Britain's wartime Prime Minister for the book 'The Prime Ministers', edited by Iain, Peter has expanded his research into how Churchill led the nation through the Second World War and how his experiences during the previous conflict shaped his decision-making.

    Show more Show less
    36 mins
  • 270. Sir Brandon Lewis
    Jul 9 2024

    Iain speaks to former Conservative Cabinet Minister Sir Brandon Lewis about his decision to stand down from Parliament at the 2024 General Election, his experiences as a Cabinet Minister in the governments of Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, and how the Conservatives can rebuild from their bruising defeat in that 2024 election.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 269. Lord Neil Kinnock
    Jul 3 2024

    Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. They discuss the election campaign, whether Keir Starmer is ready, the betting scandal, the future of the Labour Party and his own experience fighting elections. Neil also takes calls from LBC listeners.

    Show more Show less
    49 mins
  • 268. Robert Halfon
    Jun 25 2024

    Iain Dale interviews former Conservative MP and minister Robert Halfon about leaving politics and what might come next, the challenges of articulating a case for Israel, whether he'd offer his services to a Labour government - and much else besides!

    Show more Show less
    45 mins
  • 267. Linda McDougall
    Jun 18 2024

    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.

    Show more Show less
    47 mins
  • 266. Ian Payne
    Jun 12 2024

    Iain Dale interviews fellow LBC presenter Ian Payne about how he discovered his love of sport, whether he enjoyed his stint on telly and the magic of early morning radio.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • 265. From the archive: Peter Sissons
    Jun 5 2024

    In an interview from Iain's radio programme in 2011, he interviews the late broadcaster Peter Sissons. They speak about Peter's childhood going to school with the Beatles, his extraordinary life in broadcasting and his memoirs.

    Show more Show less
    43 mins