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Loose Ends

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

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Latest Episodes

Stuart Maconie is joined in Salford by 'The Wizard of Prog', Rick Wakeman. A man who has lived life to excess, he's not short of stories, from working as a session musician with his friend David Bowie to joining, leaving and rejoining Yes and his cre... more

Stuart Maconie is joined by performer, panto star and all round beam of joy Su Pollard, who has summed up her varied career in a memoir, 'Fully Charged'. Lloyd Griffith is a comedian, presenter and choirister, but today he's here as one of the stars ... more

Clive Anderson is joined by writer Alexander McCall Smith whose latest novel The Isle of Good Karma takes us on a life-changing trip from the Isle of Lewis to the Himalayas.

Comedian Marc Jennings is on tour with If & When, diving in to some of the ... more

Craig Revel Horwood on how his Strictly baddie persona earned him his pantomime villain break as well as being rammed by a trolley at the supermarket. Comedian and Taskmaster competitor Chloe Petts on how playing in goal as a teenager set her up for ... more

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Recent Guests

Oz Clarke
Wine expert, writer and former presenter of Food and Drink
Episode: Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
Rick Wakeman
Keyboardist, composer and author of The Wizard of Prog
Episode: Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
Nadine Shah
Musician and actor playing Goneril in King Lear
Royal Exchange
Episode: Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
Allyson June Smith
Canadian-born comedian based in Manchester
Episode: Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
Su Pollard
Performer, panto star and author of the memoir Fully Charged
Episode: Su Pollard, Lloyd Griffith, Emily Woof, Naomi Katiyo, The Mary Wallopers
Lloyd Griffith
Comedian, presenter, actor and professional chorister
Episode: Su Pollard, Lloyd Griffith, Emily Woof, Naomi Katiyo, The Mary Wallopers
Emily Woof
Author, actor and theatre maker
Episode: Su Pollard, Lloyd Griffith, Emily Woof, Naomi Katiyo, The Mary Wallopers
Naomi Katiyo
Actor playing Sylvia Pankhurst in Sylvia: A Musical Revolution
Episode: Su Pollard, Lloyd Griffith, Emily Woof, Naomi Katiyo, The Mary Wallopers
Marc Jennings
Scottish stand-up comedian and co-host of the Some Laugh podcast
Episode: Alexander McCall Smith, Big Country Redux, Vicky Featherstone, Clive Anderson, Marc Jennings, Zoe Graham

Hosts

Stuart Maconie
Host of Loose Ends; long-running BBC radio/TV presenter with broad interview experience.
Clive Anderson
Host; veteran broadcaster and interviewer known for wide-ranging conversations.

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 Kingdom8 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

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High variety of guests keeps content fresh and engaging.
Hosts bring warmth and lively banter, making chats feel like a dinner party.
Guests provide thoughtful, insightful conversations across arts and culture.
Some listeners mention occasional over-talking and irregular updates as drawbacks.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
Q: How is climate change affecting the wine industry?
Clarke says vineyards are highly sensitive to climate change and explains that warmer ripening seasons have made southern England more suitable for producing sparkling wine.
Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
Q: Can you explain the reference in A Vine is a Wild Thing?
Clarke describes vines as wild, voracious plants whose roots and growing conditions give wine its sense of place, in contrast with wine shaped too heavily by marketing.
Alexander McCall Smith, Big Country Redux, Vicky Featherstone, Clive Anderson, Marc Jennings, Zoe Graham
Q: Why is this, of all Muriel Spark's books, the one that people know and love, and what is it about the story that grips you?
Featherstone says Jean Brodie endures because she is witty, charismatic, tragic and comedic, and morally difficult to pin down. Her contradictions make her a compelling character.
Su Pollard, Lloyd Griffith, Emily Woof, Naomi Katiyo, The Mary Wallopers
Q: Between series two and three, am I right in thinking you went deaf in one ear?
Griffith says he suddenly lost hearing in his right ear and developed constant tinnitus. He now uses a hearing aid and is speaking publicly about the condition to raise awareness and encourage prompt attention to sudden hearing loss.
Alexander McCall Smith, Big Country Redux, Vicky Featherstone, Clive Anderson, Marc Jennings, Zoe Graham
Q: How is it you're able to write so much so quickly?
McCall Smith attributes his output to good luck, writing quickly and consistently, and applying himself rather than waiting for inspiration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loose Ends

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

Eclectic conversations mix culture, music, comedy, and storytelling with a rotating lineup of guests from theatre, television, history, and the arts. Episodes commonly feature long-form interviews interspersed with live music, performances, and vivid anecdotes that reveal behind-the-scenes realities of touring, writing, acting, and staging productions. The show is likely to appeal to curious listeners who enjoy thoughtful banter, industry insights, and a sense of dinner-party camaraderie, with moments of humor and personal storytelling that give a human angle to creative careers. Noteworthy is the breadth of guests—from historians and writers to musicians and comedians—creating a tapestry of cultural commentary that feels both intimate and ... more

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Recent guests on Loose Ends include:

1. Oz Clarke
2. Rick Wakeman
3. Nadine Shah
4. Allyson June Smith
5. Su Pollard
6. Lloyd Griffith
7. Emily Woof
8. Naomi Katiyo

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