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Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

By: Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media
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 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 on Twitter and Instagram at @therosebudpod Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd. Producer: Harriet Jaine. Rosebud is a 'Plain Jaine Media' production. Creator: Gyles Brandreth/Plain Jaine Media

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Episodes
  • More Rosebud - Gyles's Diaries episode 39

    More Rosebud - Gyles's Diaries episode 39
    Apr 14 2026

    Gyles continues to have success, failure and everything in between with the Oxford Theatre Festival... and even gets to open some plays in the West End. We hear from a listener in a far-flung location, and we chat about the upsides and downsides of going out without your underwear on. All human life is here! It's Gyles's diaries. Enjoy this.


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    53 mins
  • Amol Rajan

    Amol Rajan
    Apr 10 2026

    In this episode, Gyles is charmed and fascinated by Amol Rajan, the podcaster, broadcaster and host of Radical and Radio 4's Today programme. Amol tells Gyles about his family background - his parents moved to the UK from India when he was three years old. He talks about his father's insatiable love of English literature, his mother's brilliant cooking, and his own love of cricket. He talks about decline and opportunity, and why he has chosen to leave Radio 4. And finally, Amol and Gyles discuss bereavement, grief and Hamlet.


    Amol Rajan's podcast Radical is available to download here.


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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • More Rosebud - Gyles's diary, episode 38

    More Rosebud - Gyles's diary, episode 38
    Apr 7 2026

    Yes, diary fans, it's a big one, because this episode describes some of the most stressful months of Gyles's life. It's spring 1974, and he's desperately trying to put together a stellar line-up of plays and stars for his Oxford Theatre Festival, but all around him are obstacles. Trying to raise the money is challenging. Trying to find a play Celia Johnson will agree to is a struggle. And trying to get Rita Tushingham to make a firm commitment is almost impossible. Buckle up for an episode which will make you realise your day job is a walk in the park!


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    52 mins
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This podcast is a real gem. Giles is a brilliant interviewer with some superb guests. Give it a try, you wont regret it!

Fantastic podcast

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This is a little gem. Gyles is an excellent interviewer- intelligent and sensitive. He listens to the interviewee and draws out of them things they had long forgotten or in some cases things from their lives that they had never connected together. It’s like listening in on confession or a therapy session. I think he could make the most mundane and boring person sound interesting. I’d well recommend this, I love listening to it.

I would well recommend this podcast

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This podcast is great, managing to be both intelligent, interesting and different. Love it, particularly the diary epiodes. Fascinating, frivolous and somehow familiar.

A comforting listen

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What a blessing and how lovely to find you Harriet and Gyles with so many amazing friends and experiences. I so enjoy the chance to have a peep through your window on the world

Kindness, wisdom and a sense of fun

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