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Loose Ends

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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 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

West End star and Olivier Award winner Ruthie Henshall has a new memoir and as you might expect it's very glamorous and full of tales about the cast of Cats, Les Mis and Crazy for You. It also tells the story of her secret five year relationship with... more

Stuart Maconie is joined by Nigel Harman, best known for playing lovable rogue Dennis Rickman in Eastenders, he's also much in demand as a panto villian. Trained in musical theatre, he also started in Shrek the Musical and his latest stage role is pl... more

Adrian Lester on the art of simultaneously sword-fighting while reciting poetry in his starring role in the RSC's acclaimed Cyrano de Bergerac.

Alexandra Burke pays tribute to Chaka Khan in her new show I'm Every Woman and sings a beautiful Loose E... more

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Chris Chibnall
Writer/ creator of Broadchurch; author of crime fiction
BBC/Television
Episode: Chris Chibnall, Ayoade Bamgboye, Wendi Peters, The Anchoress, Later Youth
Ayoade Bamgboye
Comedian, writer and performer; former SNL UK cast member
Comedy/Entertainment
Episode: Chris Chibnall, Ayoade Bamgboye, Wendi Peters, The Anchoress, Later Youth
Wendi Peters
Actress known for theatre and TV roles
Television/Theatre
Episode: Chris Chibnall, Ayoade Bamgboye, Wendi Peters, The Anchoress, Later Youth
Catherine Ann Davies
Musician and performer performing as The Anchoress
Music/Arts
Episode: Chris Chibnall, Ayoade Bamgboye, Wendi Peters, The Anchoress, Later Youth
Joe Dudderidge
Musician with Later Youth
Music
Episode: Chris Chibnall, Ayoade Bamgboye, Wendi Peters, The Anchoress, Later Youth
Ruthie Henshall
West End performer and Olivier Award winner
The Showgirl and the Prince (memoir)
Episode: Ruthie Henshall, Tez Ilyas, Mica Millar, Joe Pasquale, Dave McCabe
Tez Ilyas
Comedian and actor known for Man Like Mobeen and The Tez'O Clock Show
Edinburgh Fringe show Tez Things I Hate About You
Episode: Ruthie Henshall, Tez Ilyas, Mica Millar, Joe Pasquale, Dave McCabe
Joe Pasquale
Comedian, television presenter and Edinburgh Fringe performer
Edinburgh Fringe show Eleven and a Half Angry Men
Episode: Ruthie Henshall, Tez Ilyas, Mica Millar, Joe Pasquale, Dave McCabe
Dave McCabe
Musician, frontman of The Zutons, solo artist
Solo album and touring
Episode: Ruthie Henshall, Tez Ilyas, Mica Millar, Joe Pasquale, Dave McCabe

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

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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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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.

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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. Chris Chibnall
2. Ayoade Bamgboye
3. Wendi Peters
4. Catherine Ann Davies
5. Joe Dudderidge
6. Ruthie Henshall
7. Tez Ilyas
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