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Ben Elton
Season 1 Episode 23
He's one of the most influential writers that has shaped the last 30 years of British Comedy. This week, James sits down with writer, comedian, autho…
6 years, 10 months ago
Michael Palin
Season 1 Episode 22
Comedy legend, Sir Michael Palin joins James to discuss his life and incredible career. They talk about the origins or Monty Python and how he became…
6 years, 10 months ago
Timothy Spall
Season 1 Episode 21
Actor Timothy Spall joins James O'Brien this week to discuss his career journey, how he got to where he is today and how he discovered the thrill of …
6 years, 10 months ago
Danny Baker
Season 1 Episode 20
In his first long form interview since leaving the BBC, broadcaster Danny Baker is in conversation with James. They discuss the breadth of his 40 yea…
6 years, 11 months ago
Adam Kay
Season 1 Episode 19
Former doctor, turned writer and comedian Adam Kay joins James O'Brien this week. Together they discuss his best selling book, 'This is Going to Hurt…
6 years, 11 months ago
Rory Stewart
Season 1 Episode 18
From being in the running for party leader, to being asked to leave the party in the space of a mere six weeks, Tory Leadership Contender and Politic…
6 years, 11 months ago
Chris Moyles
Season 1 Episode 17
Chris Moyles: always the interviewer, never the interviewee, sits down with James O'Brien for a tantalizing look through the keyhole at the life of o…
7 years ago
Paloma Faith
Season 1 Episode 16
Paloma Faith is known for her voice: but did you know she found it in campaigning? From Maggie Thatcher's poll tax, to encroaching climate change Pal…
7 years ago
Katherine Ryan
Season 1 Episode 15
James O'Brien meets the infamous Canadian-Irish comedian writer presenter and actress Katherine Ryan. They discuss her formative years, her unwaiveri…
7 years ago
Interview with James O'Brien on his book 'How To Be Right In A World Gone Wrong'
Season 1 Episode 14
This week, we're doing it a little differently: with thanks to Penguin Random House, James is handing his microphone over to Danny Wallace. Live from…
7 years ago