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Sir Grayson Perry
Today Gyles speaks to a remarkable person: Sir Grayson Perry. Artist, presenter, thinker and fashion icon, Perry is a unique figure who has led an unusual life. Grayson was born and brought up in Che…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
More Rosebud: First memories from John Humphrys, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and more...
In this episode you join Gyles and Harriet at the Oldie of the Year lunch, where Harriet asks some of the guests at the event for their first memories. Including memories from Radio 4 legend John Hum…
Published on 9 months ago
Ed Balls
Gyles really enjoyed meeting this week's guest, Ed Balls, because he enjoyed bonding over their shared experience of Westminster. And the political gossip and insight in this chat is fascinating - fr…
Published on 9 months ago
More Rosebud - Gyles's diary, episode 11: the second half of 1964 - a road trip, election fever and school reports
We're back, diary fans, with another instalment from Gyles's diary. This one starts in the 1964 summer holidays, Gyles is 16, and he's off on a road trip with his Canadian cousin Johnnie. Gyles is no…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas is one of our best, most distinctive, and most watchable actresses, and we're delighted that she's our guest on Rosebud today. Dame Kristin tells Gyles about her childhood, …
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
More Rosebud - Professor Brett Kahr: Freudian Psychotherapist
In another special episode dedicated to the how, what and why of memory, Gyles talks to his long-time friend and colleague Professor Brett Kahr. Professor Kahr is a practising psychotherapist and an …
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Josh Widdicombe
Gyles is talking to one of his favourite comedians in today's Rosebud - Josh Widdicombe. Josh tells Gyles about his early days growing up in Devon; about his charismatic father, his clever mum, and h…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
More Rosebud - Gyles's Diary, episode 10: the first half of 1964 - O-levels, A Study in Sherlock, and lessons learnt
We've another action-packed episode of Gyles's teenage diary for you, diary fans. The young Brandreth continues to busy himself on multiple fronts - with drama, journalism and politics. As his form t…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Sigourney Weaver
Rosebud is thrilled to present to you one of the truly great Hollywood actresses of her generation: Sigourney Weaver. Known for her groundbreaking performances as Ripley in Ridley Scott's Alien movie…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
More Rosebud - Tariq Ali
Tariq Ali is one of the most famous and recognisable figures of the revolutionary student movements of the 1960s. In his distinctive red Aquascutum mac he led marches, gave speeches and galvanised op…
Published on 10 months ago