David Blunkett is an exceptional individual. A titan of modern politics and a rare gift of a communicator, combining warmth and compassion with an impressive directness. A former Home Secretary, he doesn't hold back in his assessment of Suella Braverman and his analysis of the small boats policy is devastating. He'd led a phenomenal life and he shares hilarious stories from his time in Cabinet and the challenges he faced. He's also a mad on Sheffield Wednesday and he beautifully describes the experience of being a blind football fan. As you can hear, the audience hung on his every word... one member in particular which led to an emotional moment near the end of the show.
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Forthcoming guests include:
5 June: Philip Hammond
19 June: Margaret Beckett
3 July: Joe Lycett
2 October: Jason Williamson
Plus more to be announced!
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Show 340. Tim Loughton Returns. Again.
Show 339. *Local Election Results Bonus Episode with Greg Cook*
Show 338 *Humza Resignation Bonus Episode with Euan McColm*
Show 337. Steve Rotheram
Show 336. Kevin Schofield
Show 335. Gloria De Piero
Show 334. Kate Fall
Show 333. Jonny Owen
Show 332. John O'Farrell
Show 331. Siobhain McDonagh
Show 330. Stephen Flynn
Show 329 - Tom Baldwin
Show 328. Bridget Phillipson
Show 327. Lee Anderson
Nicola Sturgeon - Replay
The Independent Group - Replay
Ken Clarke - Replay
Johnny Mercer - Replay
William Hague - Replay
Michael Heseltine - Replay
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