Iain Dale

Corey Froggatt interviews Iain Dale about his new book ON THIS DAY IN POLITICS: BRITAIN’S POLITICAL HISTORY IN 365 DAYS

Chapter 204 : Iain Dale

Tom Gallagher

Iain Dale talks to biographer and historian Tom Gallagher about his biography of the Portuguese dictator Antonio Salazar, who ruled the country from 1932 until 1968. His book is titled SALAZAR: THE DICTATOR WHO REFUSED TO DIE and is published by C Hurst &amp; Co.

Chapter 203 : Tom Gallagher

Tom Harper

Iain Dale talks to investigative journalist Tom Harper about his book : Broken Yard: The Fall of the Metropolitan Police

Chapter 202 : Tom Harper

Vernon Bogdanor

Iain Dale talks to Professor Vernon Bogdanor about his new book on the period 1895-1914 titled THE STRANGE SURVIVAL OF LIBERAL BRITAIN:POLITICS &amp; POWER BEFORE THE FIRST WORLD WAR.

Chapter 201 : Vernon Bogdanor

GEORGE MONBIOT

Iain Dale talks to environmental campaigner George Monbiot about his book ‘Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet’.

Chapter 200 : George Monbiot

Harry Cole

James Heale

Iain Dale interviews political journalists Harry Cole and James Heale about their book OUT OF THE BLUE: The Inside Story of the Unexpected Rise &amp; Fall of Liz Truss.

Chapter 199 : Harry Cole & James Heale

Roger Mosey

Iain Dale talks to Roger Mosey, Master of Selwyn College Cambridge, and former editorial director at the BBC, about his book '20 things that would make the news better'

Chapter 198 : Roger Mosey

Jeffrey Archer

Iain Dale talks to Jeffrey Archer about his new novel NEXT IN LINE. They discuss his career, the art of writing fiction and what is happening in the world of Westminster.

Chapter 197 : Jeffrey Archer

David Dimbleby

Iain Dale talks to legendary broadcaster David Dimbelby about his memoir, KEEP TALKING and his life and career in broadcasting.

Chapter 196 : David Dimbleby

James Schneider

Iain Dale talks to former Corbyn Comms adviser and the founder of Momentum, James Schneider about his new book OUR BLOC: HOW TO WIN.

Chapter 195 : James Schneider

If you’re a reader, this is the podcast for you. Iain Dale speaks to some of the world’s biggest authors about what inspired them to write their books

Conversations with Douglas Murray are always enlightening and interesting. I am going to read the book.

Madness of Crowds

After listening to Anita Anand describe her book on this podcast I ordered it. I enjoyed the podcast so much I decided to listen other episodes, and the next one was Damian Barr discussing ‘You will be safe here’. I want to listen to some other episodes but the first two have cost me $37.98.

WARNING: Addictive and expensive!

Iain Dale's Book Club

James O'Brien

This chapter of the Book Club is one that people have been waiting years to hear. For the first time, Iain Dale sits down with his LBC colleague James O'Brien. They discuss all things about his book 'How To Be Right: … in a world gone wrong', his life and career and they couldn't help it but touch on Brexit too. This episode is essential listening for LBC fans.

Chapter 19 : James O'Brien

Douglas Murray

Chapter 72 brings us a chat with Douglas Murray, the author of new book 'The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity'. Whether you think Douglas' views are offensive or not, this is a fascinating conversation. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

Chapter 72 brings us a chat with Douglas Murray, the author of new book 'The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity'. Whether you think Douglas' views are offensive or not, this is a fascinating conversation. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 72 : Douglas Murray

Jacob Rees-Mogg

Jacob Rees-Mogg joins Iain for a discussion on his book 'The Victorians'.If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith or Cross Question!  Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. https://www.iaindale.com/

Jacob Rees-Mogg joins Iain for a discussion on his book 'The Victorians'. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith or Cross Question! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 43 : Jacob Rees-Mogg

John Simpson

Paddy Ashdown

This Week on the Book Club, Iain chats to two brilliant authors, one from the world of Politics and one from the world of News. First up, Paddy Ashdown. His new book is called Nein!: Standing up to Hitler 1935–1944. Also on the show, John Simpson has written a novel called Moscow, Midnight.

Chapter 7 : John Simpson and Paddy Ashdown

Gyles Brandreth

This chapter of the book club is a real treat, over an hour's conversation with grammar guru, Gyles Brandreth. He's here to chat about his new book 'Have You Eaten Grandma?' his definitive (and hilarious) guide to punctuation, spelling, and good English for the twenty-first century.

Chapter 14 : Gyles Brandreth

John Nott

Welcome! This week, the guest on the Book Club is Sir John Nott. In this episode John is discussing his book 'Memorable Encounters'. During his varied career John Nott has encountered numerous interesting people, some household names and others well-known in their field. In Memorable Encounters he has selected twenty individuals to discuss and reflect on their contribution.If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

Welcome! This week, the guest on the Book Club is Sir John Nott. In this episode John is discussing his book 'Memorable Encounters'. During his varied career John Nott has encountered numerous interesting people, some household names and others well-known in their field. In Memorable Encounters he has selected twenty individuals to discuss and reflect on their contribution. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 27 : Sir John Nott

Back for 2019 is one of our favourite guests on the Book Club, Gyles Brandreth. His new book is 'Dancing By The Light of The Moon: Over 250 poems to read, relish and recite'. Gyles is a huge fan of poetry, Iain is not. By the end of this chat, will Iain have come round to the idea?If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk!  Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. https://www.iaindale.com/

Back for 2019 is one of our favourite guests on the Book Club, Gyles Brandreth. His new book is 'Dancing By The Light of The Moon: Over 250 poems to read, relish and recite'. Gyles is a huge fan of poetry, Iain is not. By the end of this chat, will Iain have come round to the idea? If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 61 : Gyles Brandreth

Owen Bennett

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Book Club where Iain chats to Owen Bennett all about Michael Gove : A Man in a Hurry. The book is a "timely biography of a politician who has had an effect on the shape of British politics more profound than many will openly acknowledge."If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith or Cross Question!  Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. https://www.iaindale.com/

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Book Club where Iain chats to Owen Bennett all about Michael Gove : A Man in a Hurry. The book is a "timely biography of a politician who has had an effect on the shape of British politics more profound than many will openly acknowledge." If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith or Cross Question! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 51 : Owen Bennett

Rod Liddle

This weeks guest is Rod Liddle a journalist, and an associate editor of The Spectator. His book is called The Great Betrayal : The True Story of Brexit.If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith or Cross Question!  Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. https://www.iaindale.com/

This weeks guest is Rod Liddle a journalist, and an associate editor of The Spectator. His book is called The Great Betrayal : The True Story of Brexit. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith or Cross Question! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 54 : Rod Liddle

Joan Rivers

Welcome to a Bonus edition of the Book Club from the Archive.This time Iain is chatting to the late, great, Joan Rivers. This interview was first broadcast on LBC 11th October 2012.If you enjoyed this podcast, why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

Welcome to a Bonus edition of the Book Club from the Archive. This time Iain is chatting to the late, great, Joan Rivers. This interview was first broadcast on LBC 11th October 2012. If you enjoyed this podcast, why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

BONUS : Joan Rivers

Joan Collins

Welcome to a Bonus edition of the Book Club, from the Archive.This time Iain is chatting to the wonderful Joan Collins. These interviews were first broadcast on LBC 15th March 2012 and 25th October 2013.If you enjoyed this podcast, why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

Welcome to a Bonus edition of the Book Club, from the Archive. This time Iain is chatting to the wonderful Joan Collins. These interviews were first broadcast on LBC 15th March 2012 and 25th October 2013. If you enjoyed this podcast, why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

BONUS : Joan Collins

Johann Hari

Welcome to Iain Dale's Book Club, this week's guest is Johann Hari and they're discussing Johann's book 'The Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - And the Unexpected Solutions'. *WARNING* Johann recounts a joke from Joan Rivers at the end of the interview that is rather risqué.If you enjoyed this podcast, why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

Welcome to Iain Dale's Book Club, this week's guest is Johann Hari and they're discussing Johann's book 'The Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - And the Unexpected Solutions'. *WARNING* Johann recounts a joke from Joan Rivers at the end of the interview that is rather risqué. If you enjoyed this podcast, why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 24 : Johann Hari

Iain's guest today is another returnee Jeffrey Archer. This time Jeffrey is here to talk about his new book 'Nothing Ventured' which is the start of a brand new series in the style of Jeffrey Archer’s number one Sunday Times bestselling The Clifton Chronicles: telling the story of the life of William Warwick – as a family man and a detective who will battle throughout his career against a powerful criminal nemesis. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk!  Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. https://www.iaindale.com/

Iain's guest today is another returnee Jeffrey Archer. This time Jeffrey is here to talk about his new book 'Nothing Ventured' which is the start of a brand new series in the style of Jeffrey Archer’s number one Sunday Times bestselling The Clifton Chronicles: telling the story of the life of William Warwick – as a family man and a detective who will battle throughout his career against a powerful criminal nemesis. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 60 : Jeffrey Archer

Charles Moore

Today's guest is Charles Moore, Telegraph columnist who has just released 'Margaret Thatcher: The Authorised Biography, Volume Three: Herself Alone'.If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

Today's guest is Charles Moore, Telegraph columnist who has just released 'Margaret Thatcher: The Authorised Biography, Volume Three: Herself Alone'. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 71 : Charles Moore

Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell talks about the seventh volume of his diaries 'FROM CRASH TO DEFEAT', covering the years of Gordon Brown’s premiership.

BONUS: Alastair Campbell

Max Hastings

Iain talks to former war reporter and newspaper editor turned military historian Max Hastings about his epic new book VIETNAM: An Epic Tragedy 1945-75.

Chapter 4 : Max Hastings

Paul Lay

He's a figure in history of whom many have heard, but how much do you actually know about Oliver Cromwell? Paul Lay's book "Providence Lost: The Rise &amp; Fall of Cromwell's Protectorate" might just help you to fill in some of those gaps in your knowledge of history! If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

He's a figure in history of whom many have heard, but how much do you actually know about Oliver Cromwell? Paul Lay's book "Providence Lost: The Rise &amp; Fall of Cromwell's Protectorate" might just help you to fill in some of those gaps in your knowledge of history! If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 80 : Paul Lay

Welcome to the Best Of the Book Club for this year! Features clips from -Johann HariBen EltonEmily MaitlisGyles BrandrethMacer GiffordAnita AnandMark Bright Talat Ahmed &amp; Kavita PuriJacqui SmithDamian BarrPaul MasonJacob Rees-MoggTom BradbyRod LiddleMatt StadlenFrom Iain and Producer Travis, we at the Book Club wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.

Welcome to the Best Of the Book Club for this year! Features clips from - Johann Hari Ben Elton Emily Maitlis Gyles Brandreth Macer Gifford Anita Anand Mark Bright Talat Ahmed &amp; Kavita Puri Jacqui Smith Damian Barr Paul Mason Jacob Rees-Mogg Tom Bradby Rod Liddle Matt Stadlen From Iain and Producer Travis, we at the Book Club wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.

BONUS : Best of 2019

Tim Tate

Robert Hutton

Bernard Cornwell

Nick Spindler

In this bonus episode of the book club, Iain chats to 4 authors. Tim Tate has written a book called 'Hitler’s British Traitors: The Secret History of Spies, Saboteurs and Fifth Columnists'. Robert Hutton's book is called 'Agent Jack: The True Story of MI5's Secret Nazi Hunter'.Bernard Cornwell has just written the 11th book in his Last Kingdom series - 'War of the Wolf'. Nick Spindler's first book is 'A Layman's Guide to Space, Time, The Universe and Other Unbelievable Stuff'.

In this bonus episode of the book club, Iain chats to 4 authors. Tim Tate has written a book called 'Hitler’s British Traitors: The Secret History of Spies, Saboteurs and Fifth Columnists'. Robert Hutton's book is called 'Agent Jack: The True Story of MI5's Secret Nazi Hunter'. Bernard Cornwell has just written the 11th book in his Last Kingdom series - 'War of the Wolf'. Nick Spindler's first book is 'A Layman's Guide to Space, Time, The Universe and Other Unbelievable Stuff'.

BONUS : Tim Tate, Robert Hutton, Bernard Cornwell & Nick Spindler

William Keegan

Welcome! This week, the guest on the Book Club is William Keegan, he was the Economics Editor of The Observer from 1977 to 2003, and continues to contribute to the paper as a columnist. He's discussing his new book 'Nine Crises: Fifty Years of Covering the British Economy from Devaluation to Brexit'.If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith!Iain DaleMonday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.https://www.iaindale.com/

Welcome! This week, the guest on the Book Club is William Keegan, he was the Economics Editor of The Observer from 1977 to 2003, and continues to contribute to the paper as a columnist. He's discussing his new book 'Nine Crises: Fifty Years of Covering the British Economy from Devaluation to Brexit'. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC. <a href="https://www.iaindale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iaindale.com/</a>

Chapter 26 : William Keegan

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