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 | 253 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Our guest today is the DJ, music producer and drag artiste Jay Clarke AKA Jodie Harsh. In this conversation, Jay/Jodie talks to Gyles about their childhood in Canterbury, growing up as a young gay man in a close-knit family with a father who struggle... more
We can't bring you an England World Cup Final in 2026 - much to our regret - but we CAN bring you a trip down memory lane with the greatest goal-scorer of our victory 60 years ago in 1966: because our guest today is Sir Geoff Hurst. In this conversat... more
Gyles Brandreth's unique record of the late twentieth century continues, as he reads from the diaries he's kept since he was 10 years old. We're now reading from 1977 and 78. Gyles is forced to take the outrageous and unprecedented step of taking a d... more
Our guest today is the writer, columnist and broadcaster Caitlin Moran. Caitlin talks to Gyles about her unusual childhood in Wolverhampton, homeschooled by a father who was a frustrated rock star and a mother who looked like Mick Jagger. She talks a... more
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- Petula Clark
What a fantastic interview. I’m 66 years old and honestly only have recollections of Ms. Clark as my mom would singingalong to Downtown throughout my earliest days.
What a fascinating life and seems sold down to earth. I wish her a blessed 93rd Birthday !
Apple Podcasts5Goldnneedl
United States2 months ago - Just a delight.
Thoroughly enjoy listening to G&H and their guests of all walks of life.
Apple Podcasts5Yola 14
Netherlands2 months ago - The most wonderful podcast
Life is difficult and stressful and listening to Rosebud is so soothing and gives me an escape for an hour. Thank you from Sydney Australia
Apple Podcasts5ldm1567
Australia2 months ago - Monty Don..AND…
I loved listening to you interview Monty Don! However Giles… I would love to hear all about YOUR life and for someone to ask you ALL those same questions…now that would be fascinating!
Apple Podcasts5Chateau jax
United Kingdom3 months ago - Gentle and kind
This podcast is a delight and just feels so gentle and kind on the soul when the rest of the world is in chaos . I was lucky enough to have had my email read out on the Julian Fellowes episode with the memories I experienced after listening to the Lesley Caron podcast
Keep up the good work as this is my ‘quiet corner’
Apple Podcasts5ArnjeaskinUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Spotify | #145 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #20 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #63 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
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What is Rosebud about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A conversational series featuring intimate first-m memory interviews with notable figures across politics, arts, media, and public life. Episodes weave personal histories with career milestones, offering rich anecdotes about family, fame, and resilience, often anchored by moments of mentorship, cultural moments, and behind-the-scenes transparency. There's a distinctive warmth and curiosity in the host's approach, with a penchant for nostalgia, name-drops, and candid reflections that illuminate how early experiences shape public personas. This mix of deep storytelling and wide-ranging guest backgrounds makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy human-interest narratives, memory-driven journeys, and conversations that blend history with contem... more
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Recent guests on Rosebud include:
1. Jodie Harsh
2. Geoff Hurst
3. Caitlin Moran
4. Adrian Lester
5. Anthony Scaramucci
6. Michael Feinstein
7. Akshata Murthy
8. Harlan Coben
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