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Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth hosts “Rosebud”, in which he talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles. We want to hear about your first memories - email us at hello@rosebudpodcast.com And you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @therosebudpod Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd. Producer: Harriet Jaine. Rosebud is a 'Plain Jaine Media' production. Creator: Gyles Brandreth/Plain Jaine Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Today1h 2m
Laura Kuenssberg
Laura Kuenssberg, the youngest ever - and first female - BBC political editor, and now host of the BBC's flagship political discussion programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, is Gyles's guest today. Laura tells Gyles about her fascinating family history: about her impressive great-grandmother who helped the family escape Nazi Germany in the 1930s, and about her grandfather's journey across Europe with his money hidden in a hockey stick. She talks about the work ethic she inherited from this family of determined migrants. She talks about growing up in the Glasgow, about her close-knit school friends and their love of A-Ha, and about her formative experience working on a political talkshow in Washington DC. She talks about the murder of Jo Cox and a disconcerting encounter at a party conference. Laura's new book, Pay Attention, is out now and is available here. Our thanks to Laura for her energy, intelligence and insight. Enjoy this, Rosebud Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago54 min
More Rosebud - Gyles Diary, episode 53
It's another interesting, and touching, episode of Gyles's diary, today from the second half of 1981. Gyles's life is still busy - with his debut appearance on Just a Minute, public-speaking events, and showbiz parties... but behind the scenes, serious and sad things are happening, as his darling Pa returns from America with a grave illness and quickly deteriorates. Gyles and Harriet also talk some more about Sooty, Sweep and Soo, and read out a brilliant email. We chat about saying final goodbyes to the dying, Punch and Judy, and how to live a fulfilling 100-year life. We hope you enjoy the show! If you have any fun messages for us, please email into hello@rosebudpodcast.com. And if you want to be eligible to come to our Christmas Party, please join the Rosebud Family at www.patreon.com/rosebud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
Bill Bailey
We're in luck and so are you, Rosebud Family: because the brilliant Bill Bailey is our guest today. And this is an entertaining and enlightening episode which will surprise and delight you. Bill talks to Gyles about his childhood in Keynsham, where he grew up in a busy house which was also a doctor's surgery; he talks about being musically gifted and how annoying it can be to be able to work out the note your hoover is playing, and he talks about how he came to be nicknamed Bill. Bill talks about being in a band at school, how he got fluent in French, and how he met his wife on a flight of stairs. He talks about the joys of caravan holidays, the fun of parlour games, and the sadness of losing his mum.Bill is touring his new show, "Vaudevillean" nationwide until December 2026, and then is at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket in London from December until February. There are further dates in Europe in the spring of 2027. Tickets are available from his website, here.Huge thanks to Bill for his brilliant conversation, company and conviviality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
More Rosebud - Ghosts Special with Jim Howick and Kiell Smith-Bynoe
At this spooky time of year we are celebrating the new film "Ghosts: The Possession of Button House", and our guests are Jim Howick, who plays Pat Butcher, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who plays Mike. If you love the brilliant BBC series, Ghosts, then you'll enjoy this episode, and you'll enjoy the film, which is in cinemas now. In this fun conversation, Gyles talks to Jim and Kiell about their childhoods and how they both got into performing after early success in their school nativity plays. Gyles talks to them about the making of Ghosts, about what they've learnt about each other from working together so closely, and about whether they've ever been to a seance. Our thanks to Jim and Kiell for this entertaining and insightful chat. Ghosts: the Possession of Button House is in cinemas throughout the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 13m
Gary Kemp
Gary Kemp is the lead guitarist of the legendary 80s band Spandau Ballet, and the author of all of their greatest hits, including True, Gold, Through The Barricades and To Cut a Long Story Short. He is also a successful movie star, in films as diverse as The Bodyguard and The Krays. In this brilliant and wide-ranging conversation with Gyles, Gary talks about his working class boyhood in Islington, north London, sharing an outside toilet with two other families. He talks about getting his first guitar and impressing his dad with his songwriting skills. He talks about the importance of mentors, and the key roles Bishop Trevor Huddleston and the drama teacher Anna Scher played in his life. He talks about the beginnings of Spandau Ballet, the Blitz club and still living at home well into his twenties. Gary talks about the court case between him and the rest of the band, and he talks about Live Aid and meeting David Bowie. And he talks about his unbreakable bond with his brother, Martin, and the deaths of their parents within four days of each other.This is a really in-depth, sensitive and humane discussion which will impress you, inform you and inspire you.Gary's book, 1967, is out now and tells the story of Brian Epstein's final address book - it is a fascinating cultural history of Britain in the sixties. It's available here.Our heartfelt thanks to Gary for this brilliant chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
More Rosebud - Gyles Diary, episode 52
Another classic episode of Gyles's diaries for you today. Gyles has been keeping a daily diary since he was ten years old, and in these episodes (released on alternate Tuesdays), he reads selected extracts aloud to Harriet, the Rosebud producer, and they chat about them. We've now reached 1981. If you want to go back to the very beginning, the episodes are in chronological order in our back catalogue. Today's edition opens with Gyles and Harriet chatting about leaf blowers, and then we play in a really very special, and exclusive, voice note from one of our celebrity listeners... you won't believe who it is - make sure you listen, as it will surprise and delight you. And transport you back to your childhood days. Then we read out some of the autobiographical poetry we were sent by listeners, inspired by our conversation with the great Larry Lamb. Thank you Zoe Grace Couzens and Liam Dugan for your excellent poetical contributions to Rosebud. Gyles's 1981 diaries feature Liberace, Christopher Biggins, John Schlesinger, Kenneth Williams, Bonnie Langford and Melvyn Bragg. Yes, all human life is here! (Well particularly if they're famous...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 34m
Bill Wyman
Bill Wyman, who is 90 years old this week, and was for 31 years the bass player of the The Rolling Stones, is our guest today. Bill talks to Gyles about his wartime childhood in south-east London, and some of the really visceral experiences he had during the war of bombing and evacuation. He talks about his grandmother - who taught him to read, got him started on piano lessons, and made delicious bread pudding; and his dad, who was a tough disciplinarian who didn't like the airs and graces that Bill picked up at grammar school. Bill talks about the early days of the Rolling Stones, when Mick, Keith and Brian Jones lived in a squalid flat in Chelsea and could barely afford to feed themselves. He talks about his close friendship with Charlie Watts and their reputation as the best rhythm section in rock and roll. He talks about the instrumental role the Beatles played in the Stones being discovered. And he talks about leaving the group and finding success - and happiness - in collaboration with other musicians and artists later in his career. This is a fascinating chat with the "oldest living rocker" on the planet, who was there at the heart of it all. Bill has a number of releases coming up to mark his 90th birthday, including The Best of Bill Wyman, available here, and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Ultimate Collection, available here. Our heartfelt thanks to Bill for this conversation, and a very, very happy birthday from all of us at Rosebud! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 19m
More Rosebud - Dylan Jones
Dylan Jones was for 22 years the editor of the UK edition of GQ Magazine, and turned that men's style glossy into essential reading for those interested in the culture, fashion and cool of the 00s. Prior to that he worked on i-D Magazine and Arena. At GQ, Dylan also turned the GQ Man of the Year Awards into one of the big events of the London social calendar, and after GQ Jones went on to edit the Evening Standard. Dylan and Gyles talk about all this in today's fascinating conversation. And they also talk about Dylan's childhood. Born into a military family - Dylan's dad was in the RAF - Dylan moved around a great deal and was subject to his father's physical violence on a regular basis. He describes living in this "chaos" and talks about the lasting impact this difficult childhood has had on his character. This is a really important, powerful and intimate conversation, which doesn't wallow in difficulty or pain, but discusses it openly, calmly, and with real candour. (This episode does contain discussion of serious sexual assault and domestic violence).Dylan's new book, Table Hopping: The Secret History of London's Restaurants, from Langan's Brasserie to The Wolseley is highly recommended. It's available here.Our deep thanks to Dylan for being our guest, and for sharing his wisdom, wit, and brilliant conversation with us on Rosebud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth hosts “Rosebud”, in which he talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles. We want to hear about your first memories - email us at hello@rosebudpodcast.com And you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @therosebudpod Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd. Producer: Harriet Jaine. Rosebud is a 'Plain Jaine Media' production. Creator: Gyles Brandreth/Plain Jaine Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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