
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 497 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Kiri Pritchard-McLean presents Loose Ends from the Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield. She's joined by author and broadcaster Andrew Hunter Murray who tells us how to write novels with the aid of a spreadsheet. Professional organiser Dilly Carter on... more
Stuart Maconie finds himself "i lár an aonaigh" - at the heart of craic, ceol, and much more at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (All-Ireland Fleadh), as Belfast hosts the festival celebrating Irish music and culture for the very first time.
The Fleadh... more
TV presenter and wine expert Olly Smith's written a novel - Death by Noir - a crisp murder mystery set among the vineyards of Sussex.
Smack the Pony star Fiona Allen's taking a solo show - White Lies - to the Edinburgh Fringe, all about the fibs pe... more
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is joined in Salford by writer and Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall who has turned his hand to crime novels, first with Death at the White Hart and now The Parkwood Murders.
Comedian Ayoade Bamgboye is fresh off the first sea... more
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Please can you interview Henry Dimbleby re his book Ravenous.Thanks
I was slow to the party with this podcast but now firmly established only weekend podcast list. Keep up the great work.
Clive try’s to hard to be funny, too much over talking and interrupting. Great guests and presenters just let it breathe.
Come on BBC. This is a must-listen. Have to use iPlayer every week as delivery is so shoddy. Sort it out. You don’t do the programme team justice.
Mmmm. For all the promotional spiel Clive gives the podcast on the show, it is totally crap the way that episodes aren’t uploaded. The last one was 2 weeks ago. This is the BBC for you. Inconsistent to say the least. Amateurish.
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Listeners tune in for an eclectic, conversation-led program that blends culture, music, theatre, and comedy. Episodes often feature a rotating roster of guests—from authors and historians to musicians, comedians, and actors—who share career stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and cultural insights. The show stands out for its warm, dinner-party vibe, lively banter, and occasional live performances, which help illuminate broader trends in British arts and media. Potential sponsors or guests may appreciate the format's versatility, its strong emphasis on storytelling and personal narratives, and its knack for creating engaging, multifaceted conversations that appeal to culture enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
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6. Clare Sands
7. Michael Fry
8. Mari Wilson
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