14 Oct 2026 · 49 minNew
390. Ben Macintyre
Iain Dale interviews historian Ben Macintyre about his fascinating new book REDWOOD: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE COLD WAR'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY SPY.
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Iain Dale All Talk
Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and ‘For the Many’ podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.
- New episodes
- Weekly
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- 1 hr 1 min
- Latest
- 14 Oct 2026
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- English
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Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
389. Michael Crick, John Curtice and Brian Taylor
Iain Dale interviews a trio of political obsessives - broadcaster Michael Crick, political scientist John Curtice and journalist Brian Taylor - live at the Edinburgh Fringe. This episode was recorded before the Clacton by-election.
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7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
388. Simon Sebag Montefiore
Iain Dale interviews historian Simon Sebag Montefiore about his new book THE CAULDRON: THE MAKING OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST
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2 Oct 2026 · 50 min
387. Paul Mason
Iain Dale interviews journalist and broadcaster Paul Mason about his new book REDS: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF COMMUNISM.
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23 Sep 2026 · 45 min
386. Caroline Slocock
Iain Dale interviews the director of the Civil Exchange think tank, and former civil servant, Caroline Slocock about her new book BAD GOVERNMENT (AND HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER). They speak about the relationship between civil servants and ministers, how civil servants are held to account, and what Caroline thinks is going wrong in Whitehall!
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16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
385. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe
Iain Dale interviews Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her husband Richard Ratcliffe, live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They speak about her imprisonment in Iran and eventual release, the impact the ordeal had on both of them - and how they got through it.
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9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
384. Zack Polanski
Iain Dale interviews Zack Polanski, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk taxing the rich, how trans people are treated, THAT Instagram post featuring a guillotine, his path into politics and much more besides!
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2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
383. Kemi Badenoch
Iain Dale interviews Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk about her kicking Robert Jenrick out of the Tory Party, whether Penny Mordaunt is being blocked from standing again as a Tory, whether she'll go soft on Andy Burnham, whether she feels sorry for Keir Starmer and more!
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26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
382. Wes Streeting
Iain Dale speaks with defence secretary Wes Streeting about deciding not to run against Andy Burnham and if he has any regrets about it, growing and learning in the job as defence secretary, the homophobia he's faced since his appointment and much more besides.
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19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
381. Joanna Cherry
Iain Dale interviews lawyer and former SNP MP Joanna Cherry live at the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss the reason she became so disillusioned with the SNP, her friendship with Alex Salmond, her political heroes and more.
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12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
380. Nicola Sturgeon
Iain Dale interviews former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They discuss whether Nicola will visit her estranged husband Peter Murrell in prison, whether she'd make a return to politics, how John Swinney is getting on as first minister, a potential political thriller Nicola might be penning - and more!
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5 Aug 2026 · 47 min
379. Remembering Rod Liddle
In an interview from 2019, columnist Rod Liddle discusses his background, entry into journalism, time as a Labour speechwriter, and later work at the BBC. He addresses accusations of racism, describing himself as an “equal opportunities offender,” and distinguishes criticism of Islam as an ideology from prejudice against Muslims. He also explains his political positioning: economically left-leaning, supportive of some Corbyn/McDonnell-style economics, and a member of the SDP rather than the then-Brexit Party. We remember Rod Liddle, who died at the age of 66.
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29 Jul 2026 · 53 min
378. From the archive: Emily Maitlis
Iain Dale interviews broadcaster Emily Maitlis back in 2019 about her book AIRHEAD. Emily Maitlis is now a co-host of the Global podcast The News Agents.
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22 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
377. Remembering Kevin Keegan
In an interview from 2018, Iain Dale interviews Kevin Keegan on his journey from non-league football to Liverpool, Hamburg, and international management, emphasizing the roles of luck, hard work, and influential mentors such as Bill Shankly. He also compares football past and present, discusses key moments in his career and personal life, and shares his enduring passion for Newcastle United alongside criticism of Mike Ashley's ownership. We remember Kevin Keegan, who died at the age of 75.
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15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
376. Iain Dale - with Daniel Forrester
American entrepreneur and political commentator Daniel Forrester turns the 'All Talk' table to interview his best friend Iain. They discuss early life and family values, failures and triumphs in life, masculinity and sexuality - as well as some of the 300,000 interviews spanning Iain's career. Iain's new memoir, 'Have I Said Too Much?' is available now as an audiobook and in print. You can request a personalised inscription from https://www.politicos.co.uk/ if you mention you heard this 'All Talk' interview. If you are struggling with your mental health - and feel you need help, there are…
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10 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
375. Remembering Ann Widdecombe
In this edition of All Talk, we look back to 2022 when Iain spoke with politician Ann Widdecombe. They discuss her life and political career, including her various forays into reality TV and pantomime, as well as her socially conservative views and why she left the Conservatives to stand for the Brexit Party. We remember Ann Widdecombe, who died today at the age of 78.
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8 Jul 2026 · 54 min
374. Ali Miraj
Iain Dale interviews LBC presenter and part-time DJ Ali Miraj about what it takes to connect with listeners, his brief foray into the world of politics - and the delights of house music!
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1 Jul 2026 · 54 min
373. Sandy Warr
Iain Dale interviews broadcast journalist and LBC News presenter Sandy Warr about her time reading the news across various radio stations, some of the personalities she's met across the years - and turning her hand to teaching the next generation of journalists.
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24 Jun 2026 · 54 min
372. Lord Matthew Elliott
Iain Dale interviews Tory peer and former chief executive of Vote Leave Lord Elliott. Ten years on from the Brexit vote, Lord Elliott has a book out - TEN YEARS ON: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BREXIT - REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE OF CAMPAIGNING.
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18 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
371. Catherine Mayer
Iain Dale interviews author and activist Catherine Mayer about founding the Women's Equality Party, losing her husband suddenly and how she's dealing with the grief, and her new book DIVIDE AND RULE: ROYAL WOMEN AND THEIR BATTLES.
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10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
370. Francis Foster
Iain Dale interviews comedian and podcaster (and former teacher) Francis Foster about his new book (UN)EDUCATED: MY LIFE AS A TEACHER, AND WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER BECOME ONE.
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3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
369. Dr Sian Williams
Iain Dale interviews broadcaster-turned-counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams - live from Fowey!
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27 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
368. Lord Peter Ricketts
Iain Dale interviews former head of the Foreign Office and former national security adviser Lord Ricketts - live from Fowey.
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13 May 2026 · 58 min
366. Sir Jeremy Hunt
Iain Dale interviews former Conservative foreign secretary and chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt, live in Fowey.
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7 May 2026 · 46 min
365. From the archive: Jonathan Powell
Iain Dale interviews former Blair chief of staff Jonathan Powell back in 2011 about his book THE NEW MACHIAVELLI: HOW TO WIELD POWER IN THE MODERN WORLD. Jonathan Powell is now the PM's national security adviser.
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30 Apr 2026 · 49 min
364. Mary Beard
Iain Dale interviews the wonderful Mary Beard about her new book TALKING CLASSICS: THE SHOCK OF THE OLD.
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22 Apr 2026 · 52 min
363. James Macintyre
Iain Dale interviews the author James Macintyre about his new book GORDON BROWN: POWER WITH PURPOSE - going through Brown's political awakening, the battle for the Labour leadership, and then the huge challenges he faced in office.
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15 Apr 2026 · 59 min
362. Paul Bessell
Iain Dale interviews author Paul Bessel about his new book FINDING DAD, a memoir-investigation into the life of Paul’s father, Peter Bessel: a Liberal MP (1964-1970), close friend of Jeremy Thorpe, later a key prosecution witness in the 1979 Thorpe conspiracy-to-murder trial. Bessel explains why he delayed writing for decades, what triggered the book, and how fearful he was of uncovering painful truths in his parents’ archives. The conversation traces Peter Bessel’s rise as a respected Cornish MP, his later financial collapse, a dramatic disappearance in 1974 that left his family suddenly…
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8 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
361. Carl Cashman
Ian Dale interviews Carl Cashman, Lib Dem leader on Liverpool City Council, about his reputation as the 'UK's hottest politician', his upbringing in Prescot, being raised largely by his grandparents, later meeting his biological father at 22, and how class, accent, and confidence shaped him.
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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and ‘For the Many’ podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.
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