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Unknown Host hosts Radio Oldie, a society show with 466 episodes published.
In a special recording for The Oldie, Maureen Lipman tells the sad tale of Elsa's Dad, based on a real story told to her by a fellow actress. This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors,
They gossip about her wild night in Manhattan with old friend Jay McInerney, author of Bright Lights, Big City – and wonder why authors aren't as glamorous as they used to be. What makes for the best book covers? Fruity
Kathy Lette burst onto our scenes as the exuberant and hilariously outspoken Australian novelist with Puberty Blues when she was just 17. With 20 more novels to her name since then, she talks to Charlotte Metcalf about h
Pru Leith speaking about her new book, Being Old... and Learning to Love It! , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Irelands Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026. This week's podcast is kindly spons
Robert Hardman speaking about his book, Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Inside Story , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Ireland's historic Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026. This wee
A N Wilson speaking about his book, The Wise and Their Works: The Great Exhibition of 1851 , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Ireland's historic Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026. This week's
Andrew Gailey speaking about his book, The Lost Imperialist: Lord Dufferin, Memory and Mythmaking in an Age of Celebrity , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Ireland's historic Clandeboye Estate near Belfast,
Oldie Editor Harry Mount and Supplements Editor Charlotte Metcalf enjoy the latest issue of the magazine. They discuss Tony Adams' last drink and Liz Hodgkinson's vow of celibacy.
Christopher Sykes, author of Hockney: The Biography, tells Harry Mount what the late, great painter was really like and why his pictures were quite so captivating. This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Giffo
Andrew Graham-Dixon speaking about his new book, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 16th 2026.
Sinclair McKay speaking about his new book, Dad's Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard in WW2 , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 16th 2026.
James Reed speaking about his new book, Karma Capitalism: Why Being a Good Business is Good Business , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 16th 2026.
World Cup fever is building for everyone – except John Humphrys. The last game the legendary broadcaster watched was the World Cup Final in 1966 – ever since, he has loathed professional sport. Meanwhile, Matthew Norman,
In a special sketch written for The Oldie, Maureen plays an aggrieved ex-wife asking her ex-husband, Brian, for help with her daughter, Maisie, who has gone catastrophically off the rails...
Oldie editor, Harry Mount, and supplements editor, Charlotte 'Fruity' Metcalf, discuss the latest issue of the magazine – and discuss the ingredients of the perfect article.
Charlotte Metcalf talks to the multiple-award winning writer Margaret Drabble about her books, her upbringing, her early life in theatre and her new book, The Great Good Places and discovers why she will never write anot
John Humphrys loathes the pretence - and expense - of smart restaurants. Matthew Norman, former food critic, has spent some of his happiest moments in restaurants - but has never matched the pleasure of a Chinese meal in
Christopher Hampton is one of Britain’s most outstanding and prolific playwrights and screenwriters. Currently his Dangerous Liaisons is playing at the National Theatre, while his Atonement has its world premiere at Chic
Colin Bell speaking about his new book, Bloody Dangerous: Fifty missions over Germany: The last first-hand account from WW2 , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on May 12th 2026.
Robert Hardman speaking about his new book, Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on May 12th 2026.
Matthew Norman
Author of All Together Now
3 appearances on this show
Robert Hardman
journalist and historian
1 appearance on this show
Hugo Vickers
2 appearances on this show
Anne Sebba
author of The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival
1 appearance on this show
Mary Beard
author
1 appearance on this show
Antony Beevor
author of Stalingrad
2 appearances on this show
Jeremy King
creator of Le Caprice, The Wolseley, Arlington, The Park, Simpson’s in the Strand · Pinterest
2 appearances on this show
Mary Berry
cooks · Cosmos Labs
1 appearance on this show
Helen Macdonald
Senior Clinical Advisor
1 appearance on this show
Michael Palin
1 appearance on this show
Matthew Bourne
legendary choreographer
1 appearance on this show
Gyles Brandreth
2 appearances on this show
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