Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Every guest on Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

203 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Gary Oldman

   Sir Gary Oldman · Jul 2025

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   Geri Halliwell-Horner

   Geri Halliwell-Horner · Jan 2024

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   Grayson Perry

   Sir Grayson Perry · Mar 2025

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   Harlan Coben

   Rosebud in NYC - Harlan Coben · Jun 2026

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   Harriet Walter

   Dame Harriet Walter · Oct 2024

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   Harry Hill

   Harry Hill · Apr 2025

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   Hugh Bonneville

   Hugh Bonneville · Jan 2025

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   Ian Rankin

   Sir Ian Rankin · Oct 2026

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   James Rebanks

   More Rosebud - James Rebanks: the shepherd's life and times · Dec 2024

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    Jay Blades

    Jay Blades · Oct 2023

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    Jeffrey Archer

    Rosebud Special - Jeffrey Archer At The Leicester Square Theatre · 2 episodes

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    Jilly Cooper

    Dame Jilly Cooper · Mar 2024

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    Joanna Lumley

    More Rosebud - Dame Joanna Lumley at the Henley Literary Festival · 2 episodes

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    Joe Wicks

    Joe Wicks · Dec 2023

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    John Major

    Sir John Major · Sep 2025

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    Josh Widdicombe

    Josh Widdicombe · Mar 2025

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    Judi Dench

    The Rosebud Second Birthday Edition - Dame Judi Dench Returns · 2 episodes

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    Julia Samuel

    More Rosebud - we talk to Julia Samuel MBE about grief, bereavement and loss · Oct 2025

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    Julian Fellowes

    Julian Fellowes · Feb 2026

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    Justin Welby

    Justin Welby · Feb 2026

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    Kate Mosse

    More... Kate Mosse · Nov 2024

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    Katherine Ryan

    Katherine Ryan · May 2024

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    Kathleen Turner
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    Keir Starmer

    Sir Keir Starmer · Apr 2024

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    Kemi Badenoch

    Kemi Badenoch · Aug 2025

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    Krishnan Guru-Murthy

    Krishnan Guru-Murthy · Jan 2025

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    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Dame Kristin Scott Thomas · Mar 2025

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    Larry Lamb

    More Rosebud - Larry Lamb, a Life Story in Poetry · Sep 2026

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    Lee Child

    Lee Child · Oct 2025

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    Lee Mack

    Lee Mack · Nov 2025

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    Lenny Henry

    Rosebud Live at Riverside Studios - Sir Lenny Henry · May 2026

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    Leslie Caron

    Rosebud at Valentine's: Leslie Caron · Feb 2026

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    Lorraine Kelly

    Lorraine Kelly · Oct 2023

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    Lynda La Plante

    More Rosebud - Lynda La Plante · Apr 2025

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    Mark Gatiss

    Rosebud on the Road: Mark Gatiss · Feb 2025

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    Martin Clunes

    Martin Clunes · Aug 2026

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    Mary Archer

    More Rosebud - Dame Mary Archer · Mar 2026

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    Mary Beard

    Professor Dame Mary Beard · Sep 2025

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    Mary Berry

    Dame Mary Berry · Dec 2024

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    Matthew Bourne

    Sir Matthew Bourne · Nov 2024

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