The Best Is Yet To Come...
- -On Sir John Tusa's 90th birthday, he is starting a podcast.
John was one of the founding members of BBC Newsnight, he went on to run the BBC World Service and subsequently became managing director of the Barbican Arts Centre. He's lived an incredible life, both personally and professionally, spanning the very best in arts, architecture, culture and politics, and there's still plenty more he wants... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryArts | |||
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What does it take to become a conductor? Are great conductors always open to feedback? Why has the teaching of music in schools been underfunded for decades, and what has this meant for British culture?
This week, John speaks to conductor, John Carew... more
How did an Englishman organise the rescue of over 600 Jewish children from the Nazis in Czechoslovakia? Did the children receive a warm welcome in Great Britain? And what was the fate of the parents who were left behind?
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What was at the heart of the dispute that led to Michael Heseltine taking on Margaret Thatcher for the Tory leadership? What type of Prime Minister would he have been? And does Michael Heseltine still think Brexit was a mistake?
This week, John spea... more
What does it take to run one of the world’s most influential newspapers? How easy is it to work in the United States as a British journalist? What was it like to play on Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court?
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I really enjoyed Lady Antonia's interview. Gives great perspective on how difficult women's lives have been and the victories along the way.
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Canadaa month ago - Inspiring
A great diversion from all the doom to hear from people who have had such interesting life experiences - and to get their perspective on what’s happening now with little sense of weariness or disengagement. Hoping John interviews some female nonagenarians too.
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Age = Wisdom
I’m smarter for listening and great to have all my prejudices about age challenged.
Apple Podcasts5GraggyUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Insightful and charming
Fascinating conversations from people with almost 100 years of perspective! Insightful and charming.
Apple Podcasts5diziet33United Kingdom2 months ago - Excellent concept, well executed
I know John Tusa from my own days at the BBC. His substack - a memoir of sorts - is sharply entertaining.
This podcast is a fabulous endeavour: for too long the wisdom and lived experience of those over 90 is too easily dismissed. This is not just lazy, it also deprives us of the richness of thought and perspective of our elders.
I can't think of a better person to showcase the immense contribution of older people than John. The first episode, in which JT is interviewed by his godson, R... more
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Reflects on a long career spanning journalism, media leadership, and cultural institutions through intimate conversations with highly accomplished nonagenarians. Episodes center on life stories, public service, leadership, and the evolving role of media, education, and the arts across decades. The format favors thoughtful, reflective storytelling, blending personal history with big ideas about society, governance, and culture, offering practical takeaways for listeners seeking wisdom from lived experience. The show tends to attract guests with storied public lives and a focus on intergenerational insight, making it appealing to listeners who value governance, culture, and retrospective analysis built on decades of experience.
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2. Milena Grenfell-Baines
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5. Lilian Hochhauser
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7. Richard Layard
8. Philip Graham
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