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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   Maureen Lipman

   It's our 50th episode! Dame Maureen Lipman · Jul 2024

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   Mel Giedroyc

   Mel Giedroyc · Jul 2025

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   Michael Ball

   Michael Ball and Alfie Boe · Nov 2024

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   Michael Heseltine

   More Rosebud - Michael Heseltine · Mar 2026

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   Michael Palin

   Sir Michael Palin · Jan 2024

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   Michael Rosen

   Michael Rosen · Aug 2024

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   Miriam Margolyes

   Miriam Margolyes · Sep 2023

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   Monty Don

   Monty Don · Apr 2026

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   Nicola Benedetti

   Nicola Benedetti · Aug 2026

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    Nicola Sturgeon

    Nicola Sturgeon · Oct 2023

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    Pam Ayres

    Pam Ayres · Oct 2024

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    Patricia Hodge

    Patricia Hodge · Sep 2026

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    Paul McKenna

    More Rosebud... Paul McKenna: Power Manifesting · Jan 2025

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    Penelope Wilton

    Dame Penelope Wilton · Jan 2025

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    Petula Clark

    Petula Clark · Nov 2025

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    Prue Leith

    Prue Leith · Nov 2024

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    Ralph Fiennes

    Ralph Fiennes · May 2026

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    Richard Ayoade

    Richard Ayoade · Jul 2024

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    Richard E Grant

    Richard E Grant · Mar 2026

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    Richard Osman

    Richard Osman · Jul 2025

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    Rick Stein

    Rick Stein · Oct 2024

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    Rob Brydon

    Rob Brydon · Jan 2024

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    Robert Lindsay

    Robert Lindsay · Jun 2024

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    Roger McGough

    More Rosebud Poetry Special: Roger McGough · Aug 2025

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    Rowan Williams

    Rowan Williams: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL · Dec 2023

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    Rupert Everett

    Rupert Everett · Mar 2024

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    Sandi Toksvig

    Sandi Toksvig · Oct 2024

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    Sarah Raven

    Rosebud at Sissinghurst - Sarah Raven and Adam Nicolson · May 2025

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    Sebastian Faulks

    Sebastian Faulks · Oct 2025

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    Sheila Hancock

    Dame Sheila Hancock · Nov 2023

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    Sian Phillips

    Dame Siân Phillips · Jan 2026

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    Simon Armitage

    Simon Armitage, The Poet Laureate · Apr 2025

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    Simon Callow

    Simon Callow · Sep 2026

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    Sue Perkins

    Sue Perkins · Apr 2025

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    Tariq Ali

    More Rosebud - Tariq Ali · Feb 2025

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    Tim Rice

    Sir Tim Rice · Apr 2025

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    Timothy Spall

    Timothy Spall · Nov 2024

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    Tom Allen

    Tom Allen · Mar 2026

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    Tom Parker-Bowles

    Tom Parker Bowles · Sep 2024

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    Val McDermid

    Val McDermid · Mar 2024

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