James Rebanks: The shepherd who tells the stories of ordinary, extraordinary people

James Rebanks: The shepherd who tells the stories of ordinary, extraordinary people

Growing up on a Lake District farm that had been in his family for centuries, James Rebanks always knew his place in the world. School wasn't for him - he felt his teachers looked down on farming and his grandparents worried education might lure him away from the land. By the age of 15, he had left school with just two O-Levels to work full-time on the family farm. But in the evenings, a new world opened up to him as he read through the books on his mum's bookshelves.

Inspired, James began reading everything he could. In his twenties, he went to night school and then got a place at Oxford University where he graduated with a double first in history. Today, James is a bestselling author, telling the stories of the "nobodies" - ordinary people living extraordinary lives, who like him, are deeply rooted in the land. A farmer and a writer, James has managed to carve out a unique space as both a man of letters and man of the soil.

His latest book, The Place of Tides is available now.

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Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

Living Legend Billy Bragg joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure. The Barking born, rock & roll raised, English icon takes us on a tour of a lifetime of activism: from the mining strike, the rise (& calamitous fall) of the BNP, right up to the Brexit fallout, Bragg has seen and campaigned against it all. 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

20 Maj 201941min

Ian Hislop

Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You legend, Ian Hislop, sits down with James O'Brien for this week's episode of Full Disclosure. Discover the man behind the machine that is Private Eye: ascending to Editor at the tender age of 26, Hislop boasts over 30 years experience at the brink of breaking news - could he teach James anything? 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

13 Maj 201946min

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Radio royalty Steve Coogan joins James O'Brien for this week's episode of Full Disclosure. Join the two on Coogan's couch in Lewes, as James lifts the veil on Partridge. 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

6 Maj 201957min

Prue Leith

Prue Leith

Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure. In the fascinating interview, she discusses growing up in apartheid era South Africa, learning how to cook in France and whether she doubted whether to take the Bake Off job. 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

29 Apr 201948min

Kenneth Clarke

Kenneth Clarke

Father of the House, Ken Clarke, joins James O'Brien on this week's episode of Full Disclosure. Walking James through his near-50 years as a Member of Parliament, from the rise of Margaret Thatcher to the fall of parliamentary decorum during Brexit proceedings, Ken recalls his highs and lows for this week's installment of James' brand new podcast. 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

15 Apr 201952min

Brian Wood

Brian Wood

This week James O'Brien is joined by Brian Wood, a former Colour Sergeant who was awarded the Military Cross, one of Britain’s highest awards for gallantry in combat, following his courageous leadership under enemy fire in Iraq. However, five years later he was wrongly accused of war crimes. In this episode, Brian discusses his love affair with the army, the public enquiry into the Battle of Danny Boy and how his reslience through these experiences led him to becoming a best selling author and public speaker, through sharing his experiences from the battlefield and suggesting ways that the lessons he has learnt can be applied in the corporate world. 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

8 Apr 201948min

Sanjeev Bhaskar

Sanjeev Bhaskar

This week, James O'Brien is joined by comedian, actor and writer, Sanjeev Bhaskar, who is best known for his roles in Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars and Porters. He discusses growing up in UK in an Asian family in London and navigating self identification as he grew up. 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

1 Apr 201951min

Deborah Meaden

Deborah Meaden

Dragon's Den star and entrepenuer Deborah Meaden joins James O'Brien this week for an inclusive and in-depth interview. Deborah discusses her journey from starting her own businesses at the age of 19, to becoming a business investor and one of the most famous business women in the UK. She also discusses her view on Brexit and her take on why she feels retainers are the true patriots who love their country. 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

25 Mars 201944min

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