Irvine Welsh: We’re More Addicted Now Than in Trainspotting
From the high-rises of Muirhouse to the heart of countercultural Britain, Irvine Welsh has built a literary universe fuelled by punk energy, dancefloor euphoria, and radical empathy. In this episode o...
1 Aug 20251h 1min
David Lammy: I’ve had imposter syndrome my whole life- until now
From a working-class childhood in Tottenham to the Cabinet table, David Lammy’s path to becoming Foreign Secretary was anything but straightforward. Raised by a single mother after his father disappea...
25 Jul 202554min
Grace Dent: Almost Everything I’ve Done, I’ve Been Told No First
Before she was a MasterChef judge and one of Britain’s most distinctive food writers, Grace Dent was a Carlisle kid eating crispy pancakes and dreaming of life beyond beige dinners. In this episode of...
18 Jul 20251h 2min
Graham Fellows: Playing John Shuttleworth Came at a Cost
Before he became known as the quirky, banana-snacking John Shuttleworth, Graham Fellows was a kid from Sheffield with dreams of classical acting and a knack for writing unforgettable songs. In this ep...
11 Jul 202559min
Jon Culshaw: The Impressionist Who Fooled the Prime Minister
Long before Dead Ringers or Spitting Image, Jon Culshaw was a schoolboy with a knack for mimicry and a fierce determination to escape into voices- finding freedom, fun, and a future through the radio ...
4 Jul 20251h
Michael Lewis: America Is Run by Bullies
Before The Big Short, Moneyball or The Blind Side became bestsellers (and Hollywood hits), Michael Lewis was just trying to make sense of a world where things didn’t add up- from Wall Street to the go...
27 Jun 20251h 1min
Amber Rudd: I resigned because I couldn’t defend the indefensible
Former Home Secretary who chose principle over position, Amber Rudd has spent much of her life at the centre of power. From banking to frontbench politics, her career has spanned the high-stakes world...
20 Jun 202559min
Jameela Jamil: Getting hit by that car changed everything
Actor, activist, and unapologetic truth-teller, Jameela Jamil has lived many lives and survived every single one of them with grit, wit, and an unwavering sense of justice.In this episode of Full Disc...
13 Jun 20251h 1min
