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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
A postcard mailbag and a vivid 1980 diary full of theatrical near-misses
This episode mixes a listener postcard mailbag with another installment from Gyles’s 1980 diary. It moves from prize-winning seaside-card charm to encounters with Sir Michael Redgrave, Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Jimmy Edwards, and Frankie Howerd.
Ian Rankin on Rebus, resilience, family, and a new thriller
Sir Ian Rankin reflects on the path from a working-class childhood in Fife to becoming one of the world’s most successful novelists. The conversation spans the origins of his determination, his family life, his writing process, and his new standalone thriller, The Heights.
Jeffrey Archer’s final stage conversation becomes an unexpectedly poignant farewell
Jeffrey Archer appears live at London’s Leicester Square Theatre to celebrate his fiftieth book, Adam and Eve, and reflect on his extraordinary life with Gyles. The episode carries added emotional weight as one of his last public appearances, ending with a Shakespearean farewell.
Don Black on Hackney, Tin Pan Alley, Bond themes, and a life grounded by love
Don Black joins Gyles to trace his journey from a happy, humble childhood in Hackney to becoming one of Britain’s most celebrated lyricists. The episode mixes music history, career turning points, and reflections on marriage, modesty, and what matters most.
Zandra Rhodes on style, family, war memories and the making of a fashion original
Dame Zandra Rhodes reflects on the family influences, early ambition and lucky breaks that shaped her into one of Britain’s most distinctive designers. The conversation ranges from wartime memories and childhood dress-up to the Swinging Sixties, New York and dressing cultural icons.
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