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Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

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Theatre
Childhood Memories
Family
Music
Theater
World War II
Acting
Mental Health
Christmas
Family Dynamics
London
Oxford University
Education
Mary Berry
Cricket
The Beatles
Gardening
Lynda La Plante
Dame Eileen Atkins
Dyson

Legendary 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

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We're honoured to have Sir Ian Rankin, one of the most successful authors in the world, as our guest today. If you love to read, you'll almost certainly have read one of Ian's novels - and in John Rebus, he created one of the most enduring, complicat... more

Last Sunday - the day before he died - Jeffrey Archer was on stage at the Leicester Square Theatre in London celebrating the publication of his fiftieth book - his final novel, Adam and Eve - and talking with Gyles about his remarkable roller-coaster... more

Don Black, the legendary lyricist, brings his gorgeous and sunny energy onto Rosebud today. He and Gyles talk about Don's life and work, beginning with his extremely happy, but humble, childhood in Hackney, going with his starstruck mother to the Emp... more

Dame Zandra Rhodes, the iconic British fashion and textiles designer, is our guest today. In this brilliant conversation, recorded at Zandra's beautiful penthouse apartment in Bermondsey, Zandra tells Gyles about her childhood, which was hugely influ... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Rankin
British crime novelist and creator of Inspector Rebus
Dundurn?/Bantam? (publisher relations inferred)
Episode: Sir Ian Rankin
Jeffrey Archer
British writer, former politician, and notable public figure
Author (Cain and Abel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, Adam and Eve)
Episode: Rosebud Special - Jeffrey Archer At The Leicester Square Theatre
Don Black
Lyricist and songwriter
Songwriting/Film and Theatre
Episode: More Rosebud - Don Black
Zandra Rhodes
Dame Zandra Rhodes, fashion designer
Zandra Rhodes Studio / fashion world
Episode: Dame Zandra Rhodes
Francis Rossi
Frontman of Status Quo
Status Quo
Episode: More Rosebud - Francis Rossi
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
Former principal private secretary to William and Harry, author
Royal household/Irish Guards/SAS
Episode: Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
Simon Callow
Actor, author, director, Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Self/Various (Theatre and film)
Episode: Simon Callow
Larry Lamb
Actor and poet who performed his life story in poetry
Actor (Gavin and Stacey, EastEnders, stage work)
Episode: More Rosebud - Larry Lamb, a Life Story in Poetry
Al Murray
The Pub Landlord, comedian and podcast host of We Have Ways of Making You Talk
We Have Ways of Making You Talk
Episode: Al Murray

Hosts

Gyles Brandreth
Host of Rosebud; long-time interviewer and diarist with broad experience in media and public life
Harriet Jaine
Producer and co-host; key collaborator with Gyles Brandreth

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • Good podcast

    All of these podcasts are enjoyable and entertaining. However, is some places the sound is awful and cannot be heard as it is very quiet.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    barnesd
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Brilliantly interesting

    GB is an excellent host and as always a brilliant interviewer, his guest list surprises me week on week, who knows will be the next guest meanwhile he or she will be made at home by Gyles, I won’t reveal my age but being relatively young Im surprised to find this podcast of interest, I’ll confess to say it’s very very good and more than a worthwhile listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikey cooky
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Superb entertainment

    The programme, host, co host are wonderful, choice of guests superb, very easy listening, I listen mostly in the car to the point I drive slower to hear all the episode! Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MS1641
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Larry Lamb

    The husband I always dreamt of, brilliant personality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lady Snookims
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Larry lamb episode !

    Loved hearing this amazing episode. Really fantastic podcast as always !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jojocuff
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Dame Zandra Rhodes
Q: When did you start to feel you could turn your talent into a career?
After leaving college, she partnered with Sylvia Aitin, gained early public interest, and received backing from Vanessa Redgrave, leading to the breakthrough that launched her independent fashion line in London and later internationally.
Dame Zandra Rhodes
Q: How did your parents influence you and your career choices?
Her mother was a seamstress and a powerful, exotic influence, while her father was a lorry driver who loved cycling; their mismatched dynamic and her mother's ambition propelled Zandra toward art college and eventually fashion.
Dame Zandra Rhodes
Q: What is your first memory in your head?
Her first memory is being in a pram on a rainy day, with water splashing around, a vivid image that she carries as her earliest memory.
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
Q: What is the essence of being a soldier?
It depends on your development and age, but the core idea is professionalism, readiness, and a drive to protect the country, balanced with a sense of responsibility and a willingness to operate at the highest levels when required.
More Rosebud - Larry Lamb, a Life Story in Poetry
Q: What is your very first memory and how does it shape you?
He recalls a blazing row between his parents in their grandfather's upstairs, a scene that anchors his understanding of family chaos and becomes the seed for later poems about memory and safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosebud

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. Ian Rankin
2. Jeffrey Archer
3. Don Black
4. Zandra Rhodes
5. Francis Rossi
6. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
7. Simon Callow
8. Larry Lamb

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