Podcast · 64 episodes
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien, page 2
by Global · English
Award-winning LBC presenter and best-selling author James O’Brien hosts a series of compelling conversations with fascinating people from the worlds of politics, news and entertainment. These are thoughtful conversations with a curious and interested interviewer. You can email the show below and get involved at any time jamesobrienshow@global.com for regular listeners or jamesobrienPlus@global.com for subscribers Full Disclosure with James O'Brien is a Global Production For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com
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Natalie Cassidy: I grew up on EastEnders before I knew what fame wasNatalie Cassidy reflects on growing up in Islington while becoming famous as Sonia Jackson on EastEnders at age 10, her training at Anna Scher Theatre, the realities of celebrity and privacy, leaving…3 Apr 2026 · 57 min · 31 chapters
Eric Schlosser: The Shocking Truth Behind Fast Food and Corporate AmericaEric Schlosser discusses Fast Food Nation’s 25-year legacy and argues that the modern U.S.27 Mar 2026 · 59 min · 24 chapters
Jeremy King: The Restaurateur Behind The Ivy, Le Caprice and The WolseleyJeremy King, restaurateur behind The Ivy, Le Caprice and The Wolseley, discusses how he built and sustained iconic London restaurants through intuition, egalitarian service, constant improvement, and…20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 23 chapters
Billy Idol: The Punk Rock Icon who "Should Be Dead"Billy Idol’s origin story and rise from a “normal” upbringing in Middlesex/Stanmore and later Dorking, through punk-era formation (Chelsea, Generation X) to his New York/MTV reinvention and 1980s…13 Mar 2026 · 58 min · 26 chapters
Naz Shah: Forced Marriage, Family Secrets and Her Mother’s Murder ConvictionForced Marriage, Family Secrets and Her Mother’s Murder Conviction6 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 27 chapters
Gary Lineker | Live Q&A: Politics, World Cups and the Changing GameFull Disclosure with James O'Brien2 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 6 chapters
Gary Lineker LIVE! “It’s Hard Not to Get Involved”The Royal Geographical Society27 Feb 2026 · 54 min · 29 chapters
Arthur Smith: I got arrested for breach of the peace and possession of a megaphoneI got arrested for breach of the peace and possession of a megaphone20 Feb 2026 · 57 min · 29 chapters
Introducing: Up To SpeedFull Disclosure with James O'Brien18 Feb 2026 · 2 min · 1 chapter
Sadiq Khan: You Cannot Be Popular Every Single Day in GovernmentYou Cannot Be Popular Every Single Day in Government13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 25 chapters
Mark Constantine: Homeless at 16 to Founding LUSHIn this episode of *Full Disclosure*, James O'Brien engages in a deeply personal conversation with Mark Constantine, the co-founder and CEO of the British cosmetics brand, LUSH.6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 28 chapters
Jonathan Pryce: I was told for years that I was worthlessI was told for years that I was worthless30 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 27 chapters
Rutger Bregman: What are we actually doing with our lives?In this episode, James O'Brien interviews Rutger Bregman, a historian and author, who explores profound questions about purpose and societal change.23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 29 chapters
From The Vault: Daniel RadcliffeDaniel Radcliffe reflects on growing up as a famous child actor, how he maintained agency over his public image, and how he transitioned into a varied career (blockbusters, indie films, theatre, and…9 Jan 2026 · 38 min · 26 chapters
From The Vault: Dawn FrenchDawn French discusses her life story (RAF childhood, boarding school, New York exchange, Central School of Speech and Drama), the “accidental” start of her comedy career with Jennifer Saunders, the…2 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
Full Disclosure 2025: The Year Reviewed“Full Disclosure 2025: The Year Reviewed” is a year-end reflective episode where host James O’Brien revisits standout conversations from 2025, emphasizing human rights, politics, creativity, comedy,…26 Dec 2025 · 7 min · 1 chapter
Martin Shaw: The Professionals was a monster that swallowed my careerMartin Shaw discusses his life and acting career, from childhood in Birmingham to drama school at Lambda, early professional grind, major stage/TV/film roles, and how the TV series The Professionals…19 Dec 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 19 chapters
Sir Gareth Southgate: There were days I didn’t want to get out from under the duvetGareth Southgate discusses leadership, emotional vulnerability, youth development, and resilience—especially how he handled setbacks like being released as a teenager and missing a penalty in the…12 Dec 2025 · 58 min · 29 chapters
Jan Ravens: “I lived with a nameless dread”Jan Ravens discusses how her childhood home life shaped her sense of danger and her drive to perform, then traces her path from grammar school impressions to Cambridge Footlights leadership, TV…5 Dec 2025 · 1 h 2 min · 31 chapters
Hal Cruttenden: Divorce blew my mind- it hits harder than losing parentsHal Cruttenden discusses his upbringing in Ealing/Chiswick, how early anxiety and humiliation shaped his comedy, his child-actor experiences (including Another Country and working with Kenneth…28 Nov 2025 · 1 h 5 min · 29 chapters
Stephen Mangan: When Mum died, I knew I couldn’t waste life being a lawyer- I had to actStephen Mangan discusses how his working-class Irish London upbringing, education, and family losses shaped his career shift from law to acting.21 Nov 2025 · 1 h · 28 chapters
Toby Jones: I never wanted to feel desperate about actingToby Jones discusses his acting philosophy and career path, from a “happy home” in Oxford to rigorous Lecoq training, then his move from physical theatre in Battersea into mainstream film/TV.14 Nov 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 34 chapters
John Lloyd: Blackadder, Spitting Image, QI and a life in search of meaningJohn Lloyd’s life in comedy and TV/radio—how he moved from a military-child upbringing to creating/producing Blackadder, Spitting Image, and QI, and how a midlife “search for meaning” shaped his work…7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 32 chapters
Jimmy Wales: The man who built WikipediaJimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, discusses how a free, volunteer-edited encyclopedia was conceived and built, and why trust and civility matter for collaborative knowledge.31 Oct 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 29 chapters