Rephonic
Artwork for Loose Ends

Loose Ends

BBC Radio 4
Comedy
Music
Edinburgh Festival
Christmas
Mental Health
Poetry
Theatre
Glasgow
Taskmaster
Testicular Cancer
BBC Sounds
Ghosts
Halloween
Winnie-the-Pooh
Hay Literary Festival
Crime Fiction
Latitude Festival
Ghost Stories
AA Milne
Stand-Up Comedy

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes485Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Society & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Loose Ends

Latest Episodes

Recorded in front of an audience at this year's Hay Festival, Clive Anderson is joined by comedian Athena Kugblenu, celebrating failure with her second history book for children, History's Most Epic Fails. Comedian Robin Morgan bears all in his lates... more

Best-selling historical novelist Conn Iggulden on influencers in the Roman Empire, why Emperor Nero wasn't entirely a baddie and why we have far more in common with ancient Romans than we think.

The stand-up comedian Cally Beaton didn't get into co... more

Ardal O'Hanlon's new book 'A Plot to Die For' is the first in a series of crime novels starring Finn O'Leary, the celebrity gardener who comes back to his small home town where it turns out things aren't quite so cosy. Ella Risbridger tells us why th... more

Its food, glorious food week on Loose Ends as new Masterchef host - the Irish restaurateur and chef Anna Haugh - joins Clive to talk about her chemistry with co-host Grace Dent, kitchen etiquette and the hierarchy of carbohydrates (spuds on top, of c... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Conn Iggulden
Best-selling historical fiction author; Nero series author
Self-employed author
Episode: Conn Iggulden, Bank of Dave musical, Cally Beaton, Guvna B, Emma Kenny
Cally Beaton
Stand-up comedian and former media executive
Self-employed
Episode: Conn Iggulden, Bank of Dave musical, Cally Beaton, Guvna B, Emma Kenny
Emma Kenny
Psychologist and broadcaster; true crime commentator
Self-employed
Episode: Conn Iggulden, Bank of Dave musical, Cally Beaton, Guvna B, Emma Kenny
Guvna B
MOBO-winning rapper, musician, and performer
Self-employed
Episode: Conn Iggulden, Bank of Dave musical, Cally Beaton, Guvna B, Emma Kenny
Rob Madge
Writer and performer; associated with Bank of Dave Musical
Self-employed
Episode: Conn Iggulden, Bank of Dave musical, Cally Beaton, Guvna B, Emma Kenny
Ardal O'Hanlon
Actor, writer and comedian
Episode: Ardal O'Hanlon, Ella Risbridger, Kathy Maniura, Jasmine Jethwa, Jim Moray
Kathy Maniura
Comedian and performer
Episode: Ardal O'Hanlon, Ella Risbridger, Kathy Maniura, Jasmine Jethwa, Jim Moray
Jim Moray
Singer, songwriter, professor of folk performance
Leeds Conservatoire
Episode: Ardal O'Hanlon, Ella Risbridger, Kathy Maniura, Jasmine Jethwa, Jim Moray
Ella Risbridger
Cookery writer and author
Episode: Ardal O'Hanlon, Ella Risbridger, Kathy Maniura, Jasmine Jethwa, Jim Moray

Hosts

Stuart Maconie
Host of Loose Ends
Clive Anderson
Host of the Loose Ends podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 183 ratings
  • Topical

    Please can you interview Henry Dimbleby re his book Ravenous.Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaxvarese
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Weekend Gem

    I was slow to the party with this podcast but now firmly established only weekend podcast list. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hgdtfdhbdfg
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Over talking

    Clive try’s to hard to be funny, too much over talking and interrupting. Great guests and presenters just let it breathe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nick garbutt
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Would be 10star but never updated

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    podcastfail
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • An occasional dream

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tmir
    United Kingdom8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive reception of varied guests and lively conversations; listeners appreciate the mix of culture, humor, and music.
Some critiques about the upload cadence or consistency of episodes.
Fans highlight Clive Anderson as a strong interviewer and praise diverse guest rosters.

Top Society & Culture Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cammy Barnes, Chris Forbes, Edith Bowman, Danielle Jam, Alys Williams, Ant Thomaz
Q: Tell us about this new show and how it ties to your family dynamics.
The show Finally Christmas uses a Christmas setting to explore family relationships and the joys and tensions of togetherness, while also injecting humor and genre-bending moments.
Derren Brown, Maria Shehata, Alison Larkin, Peter's Field, Dilettante
Q: What makes the stage show different from TV in terms of audience involvement?
Live shows invite direct interaction and a shared, evolving experience with the audience, which is harder to replicate in TV.
Derren Brown, Maria Shehata, Alison Larkin, Peter's Field, Dilettante
Q: Is there a regulatory body for stage hypnotists?
There is something like that; the practice has safeguards and a structure to ensure safety, though it's not overly bureaucratic.
Joanna Scanlan, Adèle Anderson, Faye Tozer, Elles Bailey, ERNIE
Q: Is that something you fancy, Faye, a claymation figure playing you?
The panel explores the playful idea but ultimately moves back to the reality of live performance and the personal branding that comes with stage work.
Tim Firth, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Operation Mincemeat, Lois, Stuart Maconie, Tom Hodgkinson
Q: What would your top takeaway from Stoicism be?
I think the idea of being indifferently serene is really valuable.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Loose Ends

What is Loose Ends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features a rotating roster of guests from theatre, music, comedy, literature, and broadcasting for long-form conversations, live performances, and playful banter. Across episodes, guests share behind-the-scenes stories from stage and screen, reflections on cultural trends, and personal journeys, often interwoven with musical interludes or entertainment bits. The tone blends thoughtful storytelling with humor, creating a dinner-party vibe that invites listeners to peek behind the curtain of British culture and arts. A standout quality is the eclectic mix of talents and the way conversations pivot between intimate anecdotes and broad cultural discussions, making it appealing to fans of theatre, music, and contemporary culture while s... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Loose Ends?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Loose Ends. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Loose Ends and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Loose Ends get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Loose Ends, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Loose Ends?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Loose Ends, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Loose Ends have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Loose Ends has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Loose Ends?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Loose Ends:

1. Saturday Live
2. Front Row
3. Desert Island Discs
4. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
5. Last Word

How many episodes of Loose Ends are there?

Loose Ends launched 10 years ago and published 485 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Loose Ends?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Loose Ends?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Loose Ends from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Loose Ends?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Loose Ends. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Loose Ends?

Recent guests on Loose Ends include:

1. Conn Iggulden
2. Cally Beaton
3. Emma Kenny
4. Guvna B
5. Rob Madge
6. Ardal O'Hanlon
7. Kathy Maniura
8. Jim Moray

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days