Robin Askwith: The legendary actor with a life you couldn't make up

Robin Askwith: The legendary actor with a life you couldn't make up

A chance encounter with the director Lindsay Anderson changed Robin Askwith's life forever. It led to his first acting job, playing the schoolboy Keating in Anderson's film if.... which became one of the most popular British films of all time.

If.... kickstarted Robin's incredible career that spans an extraordinary period of time. Over the past 50 years, he's appeared in everything from Pier Paolo Pasolini's The Canterbury Tales to the Confessions comedies to Inside No. 9, The Madame Blanc Mysteries and even a stint in pantomime that saw him batting bread rolls with Ian Botham. Now he's enjoying something of a renaissance moment. And boy, does he have some stories to tell...

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Joe Wicks

Joe Wicks

"The nation's PE teacher" Joe Wicks joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure, discussing everything from his difficult upbringing to becoming a household name during the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to his livestreamed "PE with Joe" lessons.

15 Okt 202045min

Introducing ‘What Next?' with Lionel Barber

Introducing ‘What Next?' with Lionel Barber

Hi Full Disclosure fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by Lionel Barber, the former Editor of the Financial Times, What Next? focuses on life after COVID-19 and sees the multi-award-winning journalist and author discover how the world is adapting to the pandemic, what needs to change and, most importantly, what lessons we have learnt that will shape our lives for the future. Each week, Lionel will be speaking to some of the biggest leading influential figures in the health, politics, business, technology, arts and environment world, such as former Prime Minister Tony Blair; Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation; ITV’s Chief Executive Dame Carolyn McCall and many more. Follow Lionel on Twitter: @lionelbarber. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts

15 Okt 202043s

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax

Comedy legend Ruby Wax sits down with James O'Brien to talk mental health 'Frazzled cafes' and passing the comedic torch to her children.

8 Okt 202047min

Monty Don

Monty Don

Gardening legend Monty Don joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure. Diagnosed with cancer at the age of 10 and struck by stroke mid-way into his fruitful career, his life hasn't been all roses. Through tragedy, he's triumphed and found happiness in horticulture.

1 Okt 202051min

Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood

James speaks to the author Margaret Atwood

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David Baddiel

David Baddiel

James speaks to the comedian David Baddiel

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Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis

This week James speaks to the founder of moneysavingexpert, Martin Lewis.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

This week James speaks to Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

20 Juli 202051min

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