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Iain Dale is one of the country's leading broadcasters. His evening radio show on LBC attracts millions of listeners, and for 30 years he has been at the centre of British politics as a publisher, radio host, author, podcaster, bookshop owner, political candidate and TV pundit. He has interviewed everyone from Margaret Thatcher to Andy Burnham, and in his brilliant and highly entertaining autobiography "Have I Said Too Much?" (to which the answer is clearly "no"), he tells the story of his life and career. He talks about his childhood on a farm, his early political adventures at the University of East Anglia, and his progression through the ups and downs of the political world. In this special edition of Book In, Rupert interviews him about his autobiography. How does he see thefuture of broadcasting in this country, and what will be the role of the BBC? What makes a great radio presenter? What books would he take to a desert island? What kind of music does he like? And is AI music really worth listening to? Join us on Book In to hear Iain talk about his fascinating life.