

183 episodes
by Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media · English
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 [email protected] 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.

Fran Lebowitz discusses growing up in a Connecticut town, her family history, her dislike of marriage, political division in the US, and her path from expelled schoolgirl to New York writer and…
5 Jun 2026 · 1h · 24 chapters
Giles Bradworth and producer Harriet Jane discuss June and Harriet’s upcoming birthday, rehearsing their Edinburgh show, and Giles’s “diaries” entries from 1976—mixing theatre, politics, friendships,…
2 Jun 2026 · 59m · 27 chapters
Will Self discusses his life and work—his name, childhood in London, family dynamics, addiction and sex/drugs, satire as moral reform, writing projects, and his recent serious illness (secondary…
29 May 2026 · 1h 7m · 23 chapters
Matt Haig’s life story—childhood memories, feeling like an outsider, undiagnosed autism/ADHD, teenage shoplifting and arrest, later breakdowns (panic disorder, depression, OCD), and suicidal…
26 May 2026 · 1h 18m · 30 chapters
Rosebud interview with actress Anne-Marie Duff, mixing childhood memories, acting career milestones, love and family life, stage fright, and coping with grief after her brother Eddie’s early-onset…
22 May 2026 · 1h · 26 chapters
Giles Brandreth and producer Harriet Jane discuss days of the week, work/rest habits, insomnia coping, and then read diary entries from March–October 1975.
19 May 2026 · 44m · 19 chapters
Giles Brandreth interviews actor-director Ralph Fiennes (spelled “Rafe”) during his West End run at Theatre Royal Haymarket in David Hare’s play Grace Pervades, about Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry.
15 May 2026 · 1h 3m · 28 chapters
Childhood’s long-term impact; England’s children’s rights and school attendance after COVID; how to prevent harm by listening to children and supporting families and mental health.
12 May 2026 · 55m · 28 chapters
Lenny Henry’s life story, from childhood in a strict Jamaican-British family in the Midlands to becoming a breakthrough TV comedian/actor, plus reflections on black theatre, faith, racism, and the…
8 May 2026 · 1h 13m · 26 chapters
Giles Brandreth and producer Harriet Jane record “More Rosebud” in New York City, mixing travel diaries with “Tales from Broadway.” They attend a Queen’s Reading Room event at the New York Public…
5 May 2026 · 51m · 18 chapters
May Day and political solidarity, with Jeremy Corbyn discussing activism, public protest, music in politics, and his life history leading to socialism and peace/disarmament.
1 May 2026 · 1h 13m · 27 chapters
Giles Branroth reads diary entries from 1974-75 (“Gyles’s Diaries episode 40”), mixing political and cultural events with personal stories.
28 Apr 2026 · 51m · 21 chapters
Rosebud episode marking Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary; India Hicks discusses her family’s royal ties (Mountbatten), royal history, and her own life as a designer, writer, businesswoman, model, and…
24 Apr 2026 · 1h 9m · 33 chapters
Friendship with Queen Elizabeth II and how ceremony, duty, and military service shaped Alastair Bruce; includes background on the Crown Jewels and his own life story (including being the…
21 Apr 2026 · 1h 21m · 38 chapters
Giles Brandreth hosts a “Rosebud” conversation about memory, fame, and family, featuring Hayley Mills’ 80th birthday and both sisters’ early lives as daughters of Sir John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell.
17 Apr 2026 · 1h 19m · 29 chapters
The episode mixes two threads: (1) “Rosebud” listener letters and a “most unusual place to write from” competition, plus a chat about work/sick days and “living in the moment”; (2) Giles Brandreth’s…
14 Apr 2026 · 53m · 19 chapters
Amol Rajan’s life story—immigration from Calcutta to England, his parents’ sacrifices, his obsession with trains and cricket, and how grief and insomnia shaped his move from BBC News to BBC Radio 4’s…
10 Apr 2026 · 1h 16m · 37 chapters
Giles Brandreth and Harriet Jane share diary entries about setting up an Oxford theatre festival in 1974, then pivot to their upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show “Up Memory Lane” (60 minutes, songs,…
7 Apr 2026 · 52m · 24 chapters
Monty Don’s life story, framed through gardening “charm” and how family history shaped his values, relationships, and faith.
3 Apr 2026 · 1h 18m · 33 chapters
The episode of More Rosebud is a conversation with model Jean Campbell about her life, first memories, and managing chronic pain.
31 Mar 2026 · 59m · 24 chapters
Rosebud podcast conversation with comedian/actor Tom Allen about his childhood eccentricity, coming out as gay, and how those experiences shaped his identity and career.
27 Mar 2026 · 1h 11m · 32 chapters
In this episode of "Rosebud," host Gyles Brandreth offers a captivating glimpse into his life through the lens of his diaries, focusing on the year 1974.
24 Mar 2026 · 54m · 12 chapters
A podcast where Gyles Brandreth engages with famous and fascinating individuals about their first memories and experiences with a blend of humor and nostalgia.
20 Mar 2026 · 1h 6m · 26 chapters
More Rosebud - Michael Heseltine
17 Mar 2026 · 1h 4m · 27 chapters