Russell Howard

Russell Howard

One of the UK's best loved comedians Russell Howard joins James this week. They discuss Russell's rise to fame. From Stand-Up at the age of 18, to the encouragement of his parents for him to pursue comedy full time, and how Mock the Week became the turning point 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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William Dalrymple: A life shaped by history

William Dalrymple: A life shaped by history

"I'm that lucky guy who found his hobby and was able to turn it into a job." William Dalrymple is a multi-award winning and bestselling historian. Growing up on the Dalrymple family estate in North Be...

11 Okt 20241h 1min

Graeme Park: How I accidentally became a resident DJ at the Hacienda

Graeme Park: How I accidentally became a resident DJ at the Hacienda

Graeme Park is a legendary DJ and one of the founders of the UK's house music movement. Best known for his nine-year residency at Manchester's iconic superclub, The Hacienda, Graeme's journey into DJi...

4 Okt 20241h 3min

Jon Sopel: The Making of a News Agent

Jon Sopel: The Making of a News Agent

"Britain is nowhere near as bad as America but let's not get complacent about the risk."Jon Sopel is a journalist, broadcaster and author who launched the hugely successful The News Agents podcast wit...

27 Sep 202457min

From The Vault: Angela Rayner

From The Vault: Angela Rayner

James is back with another incredible guest from the Full Disclosure vault. Angela Rayner is a politician you simply can’t ignore, Her story is as inspiring as it is unlikely. She grew up in poverty i...

20 Sep 20241h 7min

From The Vault: Sir Keir Starmer

From The Vault: Sir Keir Starmer

James revisits one of the most memorable episodes of Full Disclosure with none other than the current Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Keir’s journey to Downing Street was far from straightforwar...

13 Sep 20241h 4min

Tony Blackburn: Escaping school, life at sea and landing the biggest job in radio

Tony Blackburn: Escaping school, life at sea and landing the biggest job in radio

Radio legend Tony Blackburn has spent the past 60 years entertaining listeners with his cheeky charm and passion for soul music. His journey in broadcasting began in 1964 on the offshore pirate statio...

6 Sep 202458min

Jordan Stephens: Heartbreak, hitting rock bottom and finding my way back from self-destruction

Jordan Stephens: Heartbreak, hitting rock bottom and finding my way back from self-destruction

Jordan Stephens is a writer, musician and actor, best-known as one half of the hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks. His late teens and early twenties were a whirlwind of hit records, sold-out shows and wild part...

30 Aug 202458min

Former Met Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu: I spent a year in therapy to get over what happened in my career

Former Met Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu: I spent a year in therapy to get over what happened in my career

"When I signed up to the police my friends said, 'Why on earth are you joining a corrupt and racist organisation?'" Neil Basu joined the police force as uniformed officer in 1992. He rose through the ...

23 Aug 20241h 7min

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