Iain Dale All Talk

Iain Dale spoke back in 2011 to the wonderful poet Pam Ayres - dive in for some warm fun!

Iain Dale interviews Conservative MP Wendy Morton about growing up in a farming family and getting into politics, as well as her time as chief whip when Liz Truss was PM - and all the chaos that came with that role!

In this edition of All Talk, we look back to 2014 when former cabinet minister Norman Tebbit joined Iain for a recording. They discuss Norman's experience surviving the Brighton bombing in 1984, his views on the potential for an EU referendum and how he compares modern politics to his era, as well as his children's novel. We remember Lord Tebbit, who died this week at the age of 94.

Iain spoke back in 2012 to comedian Miranda Hart - here it is for your what I call listening pleasure!

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy about his wonderful career and the state of the media. They discuss what it takes to carry out a good interview, Krishnan's love of foreign reporting, his most memorable moments in front of the camera and the future of the 'legacy media' - and more!

Iain Dale interviews author and commentator Sarah Vine about being a political wife (formerly to Michael Gove), how to split up well, how her friendship with the Camerons ended, dealing with criticism and loads more - much of which is included in Sarah's new book HOW NOT TO BE A POLITICAL WIFE.

Iain Dale interviews former chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt on his LBC show about his time taking over after that mini-budget, whether Keir Starmer is getting it right with Donald Trump, what might happen next in Gaza - as well as his new book CAN WE BE GREAT AGAIN?. Sir Jeremy speaks to callers too.

Iain speaks on his LBC show to the historian and former political journalist Tim Bouverie about his new book ALLIES AT WAR: THE POLITICS OF DEFEATING HITLER, and what today's politicians could learn from history. Tim also takes listener calls.

Iain Dale interviews Labour peer and political consultant Deborah Mattinson. They discuss the challenge of telling party leaders bad news, her work advising Keir Starmer as leader of the opposition and the drama around Gordon Brown not calling an election - and much more!

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to former chief whip Simon Hart about his book UNGOVERNABLE which lifts the lid on the sordid underbelly of Westminster. Simon also takes listener calls.

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to the journalist and activist Ash Sarkar. They discuss how her political viewpoint has changed over the years, what social media is doing to our political discourse and how the Labour Party's doing - as well as Ash's new book MINORITY RULE: ADVENTURES IN THE CULTURE WAR. Ash also takes calls from LBC listeners.

Iain Dale interviews campaigner and crossbench peer Baroness Kidron about her work on keeping children safe online, her time as a filmmaker and Hollywood director... and the biggest diva she's ever worked with!

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster and radio guru Richard Park about his fascinating career. They discuss how he started out in pirate radio, his time as boss of Capital Radio and being one of the first TV judges on Fame Academy - and much more.

Iain Dale interviews BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner about his new thriller INVASION about potential war between China and Taiwan - they also discuss Frank's pluckiness as a self-starter when he set out in the media - and his frustrating experiences travelling by plane with a wheelchair.

Iain Dale interviews shadow leader of the House of Commons Jesse Norman. They compare Jesse's various previous ministerial positions, which ones were fun and which ones were less so, they discuss what it's like being interviewed by Andrew Neil, they chat about Jesse's experience working on the COVID furlough scheme - and lots more besides. And they remember Jesse's father, who died the day before the interview.

Iain Dale interviews former Tory MP and minister Mark Field about his new book THE END OF AN ERA: THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE TORY PARTY. They speak about why rifts have appeared among Conservatives, how much of a role chance has to play in doing well in politics, Mark's beef with Rory Stewart and affair with Liz Truss!

Iain Dale interviews chief executive of Arts Council England Darren Henley - they talk about his time running Classic FM, his reviews for the government on culture and music education, and what the Arts Council is for - and lots more, including the book he's edited titled THE ARTS DIVIDEND.

Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Matt Frei - an the anecdotes are next-level! Matt talks about growing up in Germany, his run-in with Donald Trump, having a gun held to his head... and so much more. Don't miss this one!

Iain Dale interviews Conservative peer and former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine about his remarkable and long career, his memories and regrets from his years in government, working with Margaret Thatcher, how the current government is getting on and much more. The second volume of Lord Heseltine's memoirs FROM ACORNS TO OAKS: AN URGENT AGENDA TO REBUILD BRITAIN is out now.