Iain Dale All Talk

Tom Lines called into Iain Dale’s radio show one evening and gave a brilliant five minute tutorial on the history of Ukraine. He was so good that dozens of listeners emailed, texted and tweeted to ask if they could hear more from him. So Iain invited him to record a podcast and this is the result. They talk about the history of Ukraine and the current situation.

Iain Dale talks to Barney Jones who was editor of first Breakfast with Frost (1993-2005) and The Andrew Marr Show (2005-2015) and is now Professor of Broadcast Journalism at City University.

Iain Dale talks to Labour Peer Lord Andrew Adonis about Brexit, his time as a policy adviser to Tony Blair, being a cabinet minister under Gordon Brown, his childhood in foster care, how his mother abandoned him at the age of three, and why he decided to be open about his sexuality.

Iain Dale talks to veteran DJ and broadcaster Tony Blackburn about his life and career in radio.

In an interview taken from his LBC Radio show, Iain Dale talks to Professor Kathleen Stock about her experience over the last year after she was taken to task by students at the University of Sussex for her views on Trans rights. She resigned her academic position as a result.

A selection from the best All Talk interviews in 2021, including Tim Rice, Nicky Campbell, Stephen Pound and David Amess.

Iain Dale talks to Hong Kong Freedom campaigner Nathan Law, who has now had to seek political exile in this country following threats from the Chinese authorities in Hong Kong.

Iain Dale talks to James Naughtie about his career in the lobby and on radio, including his 21 years presenting the Today Programme. And yes, he tells the full story of the Jeremy ‘Hunt’ moment…

Iain Dale talks to Sian Berry, former co-leader of the Green Party about her life in politics and why green issues are so important.

Iain Dale talks to Smooth Radio Drivetime presenter Angie Greaves about her career in broadcasting.

Iain Dale talks to former Labour MP and Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon about his life and career in politics.

Iain Dale talks to broadcaster Stewart White, who has just stepped down as lead presenter on BBC Look East after 37 years. They talk about his career at the BBC, his experience of fronting a regional news show and changes in broadcasting over the years.

Iain Dale talks to Barry Gardiner, the Labour MP for Brent North, about his life and career in politics.

Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP and former Cabinet Minister Andrew Mitchell about his life and political career, as well as his very funny new book BEYOND A FRINGE.

Iain Dale talked to Theresa May’s former Chief of Staff, Gavin Barwell, about his two years in the job and his new book CHIEF OF STAFF: NOTES FROM DOWNING STREET.

Iain Dale speaks to award winning political documentary maker Michael Cockerell about his journalistic career making original documentaries about prime ministers and political leaders, and his new book UNMASKING OUR LEADERS.

Iain Dale talks to broadcasters, and the presenters of the Fortunately podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey about radio, life and their new book DID I SAY THAT OUT LOUD?

Iain Dale talks to broadcaster Peter Allen about his upbringing and his career in the media as a local newspaper journalist, emigrating to Australia, joining LBC in its infancy, the joys of radio over TV and then his long career at BBC Radio 5 Live, where he spent four years presenting the Breakfast show and 16 years on Drive.

Iain Dale talks to Liz Barker about her life working in the Liberal Democrats, the House of Lords, the coalition and why she found it so difficult to come out.

Iain Dale talks to Mike Read about his career in radio and TV, his love of poetry and Rupert Brooke in particular as well his brief foray into the world of politics.