Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine MediaLegendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth hosts “Rosebud”, in which he talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles. We want to hear about your first memories - email us at hello@rosebudpodcast.com And you can follow us ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 266 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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1 September 2026 is Rosebud's THIRD birthday! And to celebrate, we are giving you the chance to listen again to one of our best every episodes: with the late Queen Elizabeth II's groom, Terry Pendry. Terry worked with Queen Elizabeth II for over 28 y... more
Geoffrey Rush: the only Australian actor to win a Tony, a Primetime Emmy and an Oscar, is our Rosebud guest today. Geoffrey tells Gyles about his childhood growing up in Toowoomba, Queensland, the son of a broken marriage, brought up by his mum and g... more
It's another cracking episode of Gyles's diaries for you today, and Gyles is reading choice extracts from the year 1979. In which he: lets go of the family's live-in nanny and puts their pony, Tonka, out to grass; is mortified by a critical article i... more
Our guest today is the Director of one of the world's major arts festivals: The Edinburgh International Festival. She is also a world-class virtuoso violinist. It's Nicola Benedetti. In this conversation, Nicola talks to Gyles about her remarkable pa... more
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I love listening to them, even the guests I don’t care about! It’s such a lovely treat and escape!
Apple Podcasts5rockinalf
United Statesa month ago - Amazed
I have always been aware of Giles and vaguely thought of him as being a bit overwhelming and sometimes silly (Teddy bears etc)
The podcasts have completely won me over with the sensitivity and humour of his interviewing skills.
Have also recently discovered the diary entries. Which often have me in stitches. … I am now. Your greatest fan
Apple Podcasts5Jancie J
United Kingdoma month ago - Addicted!
My new fav podcast find. Love the structure of each guest’s interview & the surprises which can be unveiled. Maybe I’m showing my age (50’s) but it’s so wonderfully refreshing to listen to a podcast, which isn’t crammed with filler words. Proper use of the English language - bliss. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5Saltea1United Kingdom2 months ago - Gyles, Gyles, Gyles
Discovering Gyles and Rosebud has been the best 2026 surprise to date. He is urbane, funny, engaged, experienced and accomplished as any of his guests, and his lack of attitude is matched only by his gracious demeanor and wit. He’s been as if not more accomplished on and behind the stage, on radio and TV, on the BBC News, and in Parliament, in media, etc. than any of his world famous guests from all corners of the globe. He is a true UK National Treasure and I’ve binged years of Rosebud just to ... more
Apple Podcasts5RichardSimonUnited States2 months ago - I tried.
I tried and enjoyed the interview with Will Self but on trying others I realised GB is exactly what you would expect. Superficial trying to fein depth. I tried the Anthony Scaramuchi interview only to give up 5 minutes in annoyed with the badgering ‘deeper’ questions, presumably in an attempt to gain some gravitas as an interviewer. Mavis Nicholson (for those old enough to get the ref) he is not.
Apple Podcasts2Rosa bugUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Spotify | #133 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #17 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #87 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
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What is Rosebud about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Rosebud centers conversations with famous and fascinating people about their first memories and formative experiences. Guests span theatre, music, film, sport, journalism and politics, with a warm, diaristic interview style that often blends intimate life moments, career milestones and cultural reflections. The host duo leans into storytelling, humor and humanity, creating a gentle, nostalgic atmosphere that invites guests to reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes, struggles and serendipities. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest rosters, thoughtful question framing, and a long-running diary-style interludes that deepen listener connection. This show is well-suited for listeners who enjoy personal origin stories, cultural history, and i... more
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Recent guests on Rosebud include:
1. Nicola Benedetti
2. Dame Mary Berry
3. James Wong
4. Dame Maggie Aderin
5. Martin Clunes
6. Angela Scanlon
7. Tama Matheson
8. Elaine Paige
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