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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

Clive Anderson is joined by The O.C star Mischa Barton who is in a new production of Double Indemity. And it's a double dose of murder and intrigue as we're also joined by best-selling crime writer Ava Glass with her new book 'The Hiding Season'. And... more

Stuart Maconie talks to the Riot Women and In The Thick Of It actress Joanna Scanlan on her lastest project, Mercy - a dark comic thriller.

Faye Tozer is perhaps best known as part of the crowd pleasing, hearts and flowers pop band Steps, but now sh... more

Joining Stuart for this week's Loose Ends are...

Comedian and actress Lucy Beaumont on the play that, 40 years ago, inspired her mum to become a writer. It also features a chip-eating Alsatian.

Chef and broadcaster Gizzi Erskine with tales of membe... more

Stuart talks to the award winning writer and composer of Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots - Tim Firth - about his latest stage creation, The Ladies Football Club. Can the man who got his break with a play about two yucca plants strike fresh gold with t... more

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Joanna Scanlan
BAFTA Award-winning actor
Various (Riot Women, The Thick Of It, Mercy)
Episode: Joanna Scanlan, Adèle Anderson, Faye Tozer, Elles Bailey, ERNIE
Faye Tozer
West End performer and singer
Mean Girls musical, Steps
Episode: Joanna Scanlan, Adèle Anderson, Faye Tozer, Elles Bailey, ERNIE
Adèle Anderson
Actor, songwriter, cabaret artist
Fascinating Aïda, Priscilla Queen of The Desert
Episode: Joanna Scanlan, Adèle Anderson, Faye Tozer, Elles Bailey, ERNIE
Elles Bailey
Singer-songwriter
UK Blues scene
Episode: Joanna Scanlan, Adèle Anderson, Faye Tozer, Elles Bailey, ERNIE
Ernie (Joe Allen)
BBC Introducing NorthEast musician
BBC Introducing NorthEast
Episode: Joanna Scanlan, Adèle Anderson, Faye Tozer, Elles Bailey, ERNIE
Marcus Brigstocke
Comedian known for his show called 'Vitruvian Mango'
Episode: Marcus Brigstocke, Ashley Storrie, Louise Welsh, Stuart Maconie, Rum Ragged, Hen Hoose Collective
Louise Welsh
Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow and author of the Rilke series
University of Glasgow
Episode: Marcus Brigstocke, Ashley Storrie, Louise Welsh, Stuart Maconie, Rum Ragged, Hen Hoose Collective
Ashley Storrie
Comedian, writer and actor known for her show Dinosaur
Episode: Marcus Brigstocke, Ashley Storrie, Louise Welsh, Stuart Maconie, Rum Ragged, Hen Hoose Collective
Tamara Schlesinger
Founder of Hen Hoose Collective, a group boosting women and non-binary artists in music
Hen Hoose Collective
Episode: Marcus Brigstocke, Ashley Storrie, Louise Welsh, Stuart Maconie, Rum Ragged, Hen Hoose Collective

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 182 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

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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.

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#240
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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.
Tim Firth, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Operation Mincemeat, Lois, Stuart Maconie, Tom Hodgkinson
Q: So, Fatiha, do you see yourself having weathered romantic storms?
Yes, I have been married and divorced twice, which I consider just part of my life.
Marcus Brigstocke, Ashley Storrie, Louise Welsh, Stuart Maconie, Rum Ragged, Hen Hoose Collective
Q: What are your thoughts on the show 'Dinosaur'?
The character she's playing is a version of herself, a paleontologist who is smart and represents more nuanced portrayals of autism.
Marcus Brigstocke, Ashley Storrie, Louise Welsh, Stuart Maconie, Rum Ragged, Hen Hoose Collective
Q: So Ashley, do you get to gigs much, or is that not your thing?
I tend to be more of the kitchen dancer, the record spinner. I love Andrew Simonton's soul clubs, occasional soul clubs in Glasgow, so I love shaking the body, making the moves.

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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

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Recent guests on Loose Ends include:

1. Joanna Scanlan
2. Faye Tozer
3. Adèle Anderson
4. Elles Bailey
5. Ernie (Joe Allen)
6. Marcus Brigstocke
7. Louise Welsh
8. Ashley Storrie

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