The Oldie magazine’s podcast featuring discussion and debate around the lead features in the latest magazine, plus live recordings from our famous Literary Lunches. Presented by Harry Mount.
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Jane Tippett on Edward VIII - he was a "truly modern monarch" 14th May 2024
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Wearing an elegant cream suit and American accent, almost remnant of Wallis Simpson, historian Jane admitted to The Oldie audience of the huge challenges, facing her when writing about Edward VIII. "There is no denying that the material I presented in Once A King paints a very different portrait of Edward VIII than the one that we have in recent ye…
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What is Nicholas Shakespeare's favourite magazine? The Oldie, of course! Nicholas on Fleming: The Complete Man
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"The Oldie, for me, has undisputedly become my favourite magazine"Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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The Irony for Lady Anne Somerset speaking about Queen Victoria at The National Liberal Club
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It was rather ironic that Lady Anne Somerset addressed The Oldie about her latest book on Queen Victoria, at The National Liberal Club, yesterday because as Gladstone said of Queen Victoria,"there is no greater Tory in the land!" "It's wonderful to be talking to you here today, the only thing that is perhaps a bit awkward is that the event is takin…
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Twentieth Century Heroines - Podcast by Tom Assheton & James Jackson
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Twentieth Century Heroines. 1.Citation 2. Edith Cavell 3. Maxine Elliott 4. Gertrude Bell 5. WW2 Operations 6. Ursula Graham Bower 7. MI9 a. Pat O’Leary Line b. Nancy Wake c. Dédé d. Mary Lindell 8. Virginia Hall 9. Special Operations Executive 10. SOE Women a. Vera Atkins b. Noor Khan c. Violette Szabo d. Odette Churchill 11. Bletchley Park 12. Th…
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Sinclair McKay reveals Winston Churchill's encounters at The Oldie Literary Lunch on April 9th 2024
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"You would make a good Labour MP!" said Chaplin, and "Selfish, arrogant he believes he is at the centre of the world - he is a great man!" said Charles de Gaulle about Churchill. Sinclair McKay reveals Winston's encounters at The Oldie Literary Lunch. Why is Sinclair's book called '90 Encounters?' Well, Churchill was the 'dazzling' age of 90 when h…
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'Brave Women'. Rick Stroud remembers his brave daughter Nell at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 9th April 2024 and told us why his latest books mean so much to him
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'There is a sort-of link between my two books', Rick Stroud told The Oldie audience today, 'I have had an enormous amount of satisfaction trying to write about very, very brave women'. Rick's latest book 'I'm Not Afraid of Looking Into The Rifles' was sold to Publisher, Simon & Schuster on what would have been his late daughter Nell's 47th birthday…
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A Very Private School. Charles Spencer speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 9th April 2024
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Charles Spencer recounted, to The Oldie Literary Lunch today, the stories of 24 boys who had been at Maidwell Hall in 1972 and the terrifying story of how the Headmaster's religion had affected them. The Headmaster told one boy that he was 'outraged that the boy's parents were getting divorced'. This was something that the boy was clearly strugglin…
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The Great Escape - Oldie Podcast with Tom Assheton and James Jackson
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To salute the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape and the recent article about POW Roger Mortimer by his son, Charlie Mortimer we present this discussion between Tom Assheton and James Jackson on Great Escapes – events that have captured the imagination for generations. From the simplest adoption of disguise to the longest tunnels, both successful…
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Harry Bucknall Podcast on the 80th Anniversary of Patrick Leigh-Femor capturing General Kreipe
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Welcome to this special episode to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the capture of General Kreipe. One of the greatest feats in Patrick Leigh Fermor's remarkable life was the kidnapping of General Kreipe, the German commander in Crete, on 26 April 1944. He and Captain Billy Moss hatched a daring plan to abduct the general, while ensuring that no r…
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Harry Mount about Oldie Tours interviewed by Tom Assheton
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Harry Mount, Editor of The Oldie, speaks about Oldie Reader Tours and Barry Cryer's joke about ParrotsAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Michael Mansfield KC speaking about Power In The People
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Pictured here with war photography Don McCullin - photos by Neil Spence Photography and sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth ManagersAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Tom Hodgkinson on 30 Years of The Idler at The Oldie Literary Lunch 5th March 2024
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Charles Glass on Soldiers Don't Go Mad at The Oldie Literary Lunch 5th March 2024
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The lunch was sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth ManagersAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Join Huon Mallalieu and Kirsty Fergusson for a Festive Tour of the Low Countries 9th - 14th December, 2024
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Tom Assheton interviews Huon Mallalieu about his forthcoming Oldie Reader trip to the Low Countries which is happening on 9th - 14th December, 2024. To book tickets please visit www.theoldie.co.uk and go to tab Courses & Tours. Huon will be hosting this tour with Kirsty Fergusson.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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David Kynaston at The Oldie Literary Lunch on A Northern Wind: Britain 1962-1965
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Henry Jefferies at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th Feb on Vines In a Cold Climate
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Ysenda Maxtone-Graham on Jobs For The Girls at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th Feb
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Roger Lewis on his latest book Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
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Robert Hardman talking at The Oldie Literary Lunch about his latest book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story.
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Andrew Roberts speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch 23 Jan on his latest book Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine
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Gyles Brandreth on Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait
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Gyles delights and moves the audience at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 12 December about his friendship with our late Queen. His speech brought tears to most of the eyes in the room.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Mary Beard delights The Oldie Literary Lunch on her latest book Emperor of Rome
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Mary Beard delights The Oldie Literary Lunch on her latest book Emperor of Rome. The lunch was held at The National Liberal Club on Tuesday 12th December.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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The Duke of Beaufort on his memoir The Unlikely Duke at The Oldie Literary Lunch 12 Dec 2023
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The Duke of Beaufort lit up yesterday's Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 12th December at The National Liberal Club with anecdotes about his privileged life. The Duke wrote his memoir in lockdown in Badminton with nothing else much to do but weekly estate meetings on covid-related matters. He said the problem is 'he rivals Sleeping Beauty' and is in…
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Jilly Cooper on her latest bonkbuster Tackle at The Oldie's November Literary Lunch 2023
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Jilly Cooper on her latest bonkbuster Tackle at The Oldie's November Literary Lunch 2023Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Michael Palin speaks at The Oldie Nov Literary Lunch about his latest book Great Uncle Harry
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Michael Palin speaks at The Oldie Nov Literary Lunch about his latest book Great Uncle HarryAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Bob Cryer at The Oldie's Nov 2023 Literary Lunch on his father Barry Cryer
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Bob Cryer at The Oldie's Nov 2023 Literary Lunch on his father Barry Cryer. Bob gives a hilarious account of his comedian father from his latest book Same Time Tomorrow?Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Simon Heffer delights audiences on his latest history book Sing As We Go: Britain Between The Wars
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Simon Heffer tells The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 17th October, about Britain between the wars, and in great detail about Neville Chamberlain who was once perceived to be a Nazi sympathiser but actually did some great reform work for Britain. We hear about Gracie in the film Sing As We Go, a must see spectacle showing the work houses of the ti…
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Listen to Timothy West and his wife Prunella Scales on his latest book Pru and Me: A Love Story, at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 17th October 2023
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The sweetest couple Timothy West and Prunella Scales were interviewed by The Oldie's Editor Harry Mount at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 17th October. We hear about Timothy and Shakespeare, we hear about great canal journeys and a love for his wonderful wife, the Queen of Faulty Towers.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Don McCullin speaks about his latest book Journeys across Roman Asia Minor at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 17th October 2023
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Barnaby Rogerson introduces the legendary photographer Don McCullin on his latest book showing back and white photographs of Roman Asia Minor. Barnaby quotes William Dalrymple who was a co-author on this amazing book. Listen to hear incites in to Don's life experiences and workAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Michael Crick at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 5th Sept on his latest book on Nigel Farage: One Party After Another
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Jane Ridley speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 5th Sept about her latest book on George V: Never A Dull Moment
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Cleo Watson at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 5th Sept about her latest novel Whips
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Listen to Frederic Raphael speaking about his latest book Last Post at The Oldie Literary Lunch 1st August 2023
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Listen to Frederic Raphael speaking about his latest book Last Post at The Oldie Literary Lunch 1st August 2023Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Listen to Sir Ferdinand Mount speaking about his latest book on leaders called Big Caesars and Little Caesars
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Listen to Sir Ferdinand Mount speaking about his latest book on leaders called Big Caesars and Little Caesars at The Oldie's Literary Lunch on 1st August 2023 at The National Liberal ClubAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Alan Judd speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch about his latest spy thrilled Queen & Country
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Alan Judd speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch about his latest spy thrilled Queen & CountryAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Listen to Lady Antonia Fraser speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch 18th July 2023
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Lady Antonia Fraser speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 18th July 2023 about her latest book Lady Caroline Lamb: a Free Spirit. At aged 90, Lady Antonia wowed the audience with her compelling account.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Listen to Joshua Levine at The Oldie Literary Lunch 18 July 2023
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Listen to Joshua Levine at The Oldie Literary Lunch on his latest book SAS: The Illustrated History of the SAS.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Listen to Angela Levin speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 18th July 2023
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Listen to Angela Levin speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 18th July 2023 about her latest book Camilla: from Outcast to Queen Consort. Having spent a lot of time with Queen Camilla, Angela gave us a glorious insight into our monarch.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Listen here to Glenda Jackson who sadly died today aged 87 at The Oldie of The Year Awards in 2017
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Listen here to Glenda Jackson who sadly died today aged 87 at The Oldie of The Year Awards in 2017Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Listen to Edward Stourton speaking about Confessions at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th June 2023
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Listen to Edward Stourton speaking about Confessions at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th June 2023Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Sir Anthony Seldon speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Sir Anthony Seldon speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 13th June 2023 about his latest book Boris at 10, looking at Boris's career as Prime Minister and what went wrongAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Polly Toynbee speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Polly Toynbee speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 13th June 2023 about her latest book An Uneasy Inheritance about class and growing up being aware of different classes within the UKAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Harry Mount interviews Mary Kenny and A N Wilson at The Agenda Festival
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Harry Mount interviews Mary Kenny and A N Wilson at The Agenda Festival at The Hurlingham Club on Monday 22 May 2023Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Lady Glenconner speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 9th May 2023 about her latest book "Whatever Next?"
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Lady Glenconner speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 9th May 2023 about her latest book "Whatever Next?"Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Chris Mullin speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch 9th May about his latest book "Didn't You Used To Be Chris Mullen?"
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Chris Mullin speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch 9th May about his latest book "Didn't You Used To Be Chris Mullen?"Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Henry Dimbleby & Jemima Lewis about their new book Ravenous
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Husband and wife team Henry Dimbleby and Jemima Lewis speak about their latest book Ravenous. Henry of Leon Restaurant fame talks about changing our eating and farming habits to save our planet for future generations.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Craig Brown has everyone in stitches at The Oldie Literary Lunch in Hastings on 26th April 2023
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The Oldie hosted a road show tour of Literary Lunches this year. Fairlight Hall in Hastings hosted a charity lunch in aid of the Conquest Hospital. Listen to Craig Brown's hilarious account of his latest book Haywire.Autor: The Oldie Podcast
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Harry Mount speaking about his latest book Et Tu, Brute? at Fairlight Hall, Hastings The Oldie Literary Lunch
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Harry Mount speaking about his latest book Et Tu, Brute? at Fairlight Hall, Hastings The Oldie Literary LunchAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Giles and Mary speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch Hastings
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Giles and Mary speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch Hastings about their latest book - A Diary Of Two NobodiesAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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Sasha Swire speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch about her book Diary of an MP's Wife Tuesday 14th March
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Sasha Swire speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch about her book Diary of an MP's Wife Tuesday 14th MarchAutor: The Oldie Podcast
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