Rory Stewart

Rory Stewart

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 Politician joins James O'Brien in his first long form interview since leaving the Conservative party. Together they discuss the breadth of his career from his political life, to being a lecturer at Harvard University, running an NGO and spending 2 years walking across Asia, where he documents his experience in his book, 'The Places in Between.' Together they discuss his 'disastrous' performance in the Conservative leadership debate, what he thinks will happen with Brexit and what he's planning for the next step in his career. Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series chatting to the world's most fascinating people, hosted by James O'Brien. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with James on Twitter: @mrjamesob

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Helen Lederer: "I've never been on the winning team when it matters"

Helen Lederer: "I've never been on the winning team when it matters"

Helen Lederer is a writer, actress and comedian. She began her career on the alternative comedy circuit, performing alongside many of today’s household names, and quickly landed roles in iconic sitcom...

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Danny Wallace: How I got sucked into the conspiracy rabbit hole...

Danny Wallace: How I got sucked into the conspiracy rabbit hole...

Danny Wallace is a bestselling author and broadcaster who loves nothing more than thinking up fun ideas and seeing how far he can take them. His first book, Join Me, tells the true story of how he he ...

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Frank Skinner: "People will forgive you for anything but success"

Frank Skinner: "People will forgive you for anything but success"

Comedy legend Frank Skinner returns to Full Disclosure just days after he signed off his final Absolute Radio show, wrapping up an incredible 15 years. He tells James why he will always love radio, re...

31 Mai 202453min

Salman Rushdie: When I die, I know there will be nothing

Salman Rushdie: When I die, I know there will be nothing

One of the world’s most acclaimed, award-winning authors Salman Rushdie has spent the last thirty years with a death threat attached to his head. A threat that almost became a reality two years ago wh...

24 Mai 202449min

Zeinab Badawi: Setting the record straight on African history

Zeinab Badawi: Setting the record straight on African history

Zeinab Badawi is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist and the President of SOAS University of London. Born in Sudan, she has worked in the British media for several decades. She has recently publi...

17 Mai 202455min

Julie Hesmondhalgh: How good telly and theatre can change the world

Julie Hesmondhalgh: How good telly and theatre can change the world

Lancaster legend Julie Hesmondhalgh is an actor, writer and activist. She's best known for playing Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street in what started as a short-term punchline and turned into a 16 ye...

10 Mai 20241h 3min

Angela Hartnett: One of the UK's top chefs shares her recipe for success

Angela Hartnett: One of the UK's top chefs shares her recipe for success

Angela Hartnett is a Michelin starred chef, restaurateur and podcast host. After studying for a history degree, she began working in a local pub before joining Gordon Ramsay at his first restaurant, A...

3 Mai 202457min

Caroline Lucas: Being Britain's first and only Green MP

Caroline Lucas: Being Britain's first and only Green MP

In 2010 Caroline Lucas made history when she was elected as the MP for Brighton Pavilion, becoming the first Green Party candidate to enter Parliament. She has increased her majority at every election...

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