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Loose Ends

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

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Liam Ó Maonlaí
Singer, musician, co-founder of Hothouse Flowers
Hothouse Flowers
Episode: Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Emma Southon
Historian and author
Independent/author
Episode: Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Olivia McVeigh
Comedian, makeup artist, podcaster
The Girls Groupchat
Episode: Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Dónal O'Connor
Fiddle player, producer of FLAH TV
FLAH TV
Episode: Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Neil Martin
Composer, cellist (FLAH project)
Independent/Irish music
Episode: Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Clare Sands
Singer, fiddler, songwriter
Independent/Irish folk
Episode: Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Michael Fry
Comedian, writer, performer
Independent
Episode: Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Mari Wilson
Singer, actress; 1980s pop star transitioning to jazz and original material
Solo artist; works with Adrian from Roman Holiday
Episode: Mari Wilson, Fiona Allen, Olly Smith, Natalie Wildgoose, Tristan Gooley
Olly Smith
Wine expert, presenter, and author
Wine TV/Book projects (Death by Noir)
Episode: Mari Wilson, Fiona Allen, Olly Smith, Natalie Wildgoose, Tristan Gooley

Hosts

Stuart Maconie
Host of Loose Ends
Clive Anderson
Host of Loose Ends; longstanding broadcaster and interviewer

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

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The show's banter and live music interludes are highlights for many fans.
Listeners praise the warm, dinner-party vibe and the mix of guests.
A few listeners note irregular episode uploads and wish for more consistent publication.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Q: Liam, do you still get nervous before performances?
Stuart asks about nerves and Michael Fry explains that fear persists but can be managed through experience and routine, with fellow performers sharing support.
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.

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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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1. Last Word
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Recent guests on Loose Ends include:

1. Liam Ó Maonlaí
2. Emma Southon
3. Olivia McVeigh
4. Dónal O'Connor
5. Neil Martin
6. Clare Sands
7. Michael Fry
8. Mari Wilson

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