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Award-winning LBC presenter and best-selling author James O’Brien hosts a series of compelling conversations with fascinating people. These are revealing interviews with people who rarely give in-depth interviews, be it from politics, entertainment or news. Subscribe to get a new episode every Friday. To listen to the latest episode of Full Disclosure on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play Full Disclosure."

#228

Caroline Lucas: Being Britain's first and only Green MP

In 2010 Caroline Lucas made history when she was elected as the MP for Brighton Pavilion, becoming the first Green Party candidate to enter Parliament. She has increased her majority at every election since and served as the Green leader twice. In her 14 years in Westminster, Caroline has used her platform to put environmental and equality issues on the political agenda. Her latest book, [Another England] (https://AnotherEngland) sets out how we can reclaim England's national story from Brexit cheerleaders and the radical right. ... Read more

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Yesterday

#227

Bassem Youssef: Egypt's Jon Stewart on Palestine, the press and Piers Morgan

In 2011 Bassem Youssef was a little-known heart surgeon in Cairo. A year later, he was hosting his own political satire TV show, Al-Bernameg, drawing in 30 million weekly viewers as he made fun of the Egyptian regime. Bassem's comedy was groundbreaking but it proved too controversial to remain on air. In 2014 he was forced to move to United States, where he has since had to work to re-establish his career in a new language. Now, he's back in the news thanks to an explosive interview with Piers Morgan on the conflict in Gaza, which went viral. Tickets for his latest tour, The Middle Beast, are available at [livenation.co.uk] (https://livenation.co.uk.) ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

52 MINS

52:23

18 Apr 2024

#226

James Timpson: The secrets to running a successful business and making money

"The best ideas don't come from the boardroom, the best ideas come from the frontline." James Timpson is the chief executive of Timpson, a family-run business known for its key cutting and watch repair services. James does business differently. His unconventional leadership style has raised eyebrows - but it works. Since taking over Timpson, he has grown the business to over 2,000 stores by developing new ideas, giving ex-prisoners a second chance and putting his employees first. He has published a book packed with leadership advice for a happier, healthy workforce. The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management is out now. ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

59 MINS

59:25

11 Apr 2024

#225

Bryony Gordon: My OCD made me think my family would die

Bryony Gordon is a bestselling author, mental health campaigner and founder of Mental Health Mates. She has been a columnist for the Telegraph for over twenty years where she has written honestly and openly about her experiences of mental illness and addictions. Her latest book, Mad Woman details her experiences of OCD, binge eating and the endless battle to stay sober. Bryony tells James about the realities of living with dark, intrusive thoughts and how exercise became her salvation. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

57 MINS

57:35

05 Apr 2024

#224

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: Finding my faith amidst hangovers, beatings and abuse

Growing up, Justin Welby thought his home life was normal. It wasn't until he was a teenager that he realised being brought up by an abusive, alcoholic father was anything but. He found faith and the love of God as a student at Cambridge, bringing with it a sense of peace and security. He graduated and then spent 11 years working in the oil industry. From such unlikely beginnings, Justin Welby’s faith became his life. He was ordained a priest in 1993 and has been the Archbishop of Canterbury since 2013. He tells James about his struggles growing up with an alcoholic father and why he speaks out on political issues like the Rwanda Bill. ... Read more

28 Mar 2024

50 MINS

50:51

28 Mar 2024

#223

Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean: From Nottingham council estates to winning gold at the Olympics

It's 40 years since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won gold at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Around 24 million people turned on their TVs to watch the Nottingham duo make history on the ice rink. It was the moment that changed Jayne and Chris' lives forever. Since then, they have won multiple World Championships, sold out international tours and become the faces of ITV's hit show Dancing on Ice. Tickets for their last ever UK tour, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance, are available at www.torvillanddean.com ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

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54:02

22 Mar 2024

#222

Humza Yousaf on Islamophobia and toxicity in politics

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf became interested in politics when he was just 16, believing it was the best way to make meaningful change. He joined the SNP whilst studying politics at the University of Glasgow and by 26, had become one of the youngest MSPs to enter Holyrood. Humza has gone to make history as the first Muslim leader of any Western democracy, as well as Scotland's youngest leader. He joins James to discuss the state of UK politics, Scottish independence and why he believes Islamophobic conspiracy theories have become part of the mainstream discourse. Please be advised that this episodeis not suitable to those under 18and contains offensive language and sensitive topic discussions. Listener discretion is advised. ... Read more

14 Mar 2024

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1:03:00

14 Mar 2024

#221

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi: "I don’t enjoy politics. There’s a lot of bullsh*t.”

Lawyer, businesswoman, campaigner and the first female Muslim UK cabinet minister. Baroness Warsi has broken glass ceilings throughout her career and tirelessly campaigned against Islamophobia within both society and the Conservative party. She joins James to discuss why she believes she's in a toxic relationship with the Conservative party and which cabinet minister is to blame for taking the party away from its conservative values and turning it towards the far-right. Sayeeda hosts a brand-new podcast with comedian, David Baddiel. A Muslim & A Jew Go There. It's available to listen on all podcast platforms: [https://linktr.ee/amuslimandajewgothere] (https://linktr.ee/amuslimandajewgothere) ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

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59:15

07 Mar 2024

#220

Gary Stevenson: Why I gave up making millions as a City trader to fight wealth inequality

At 21 years old, Gary Stevenson joined Citibank as its youngest trader. Three years later, he became the bank's most profitable trader by betting on the collapse of the economy. He went from living in his parents' two-bed terrace in east London to earning millions. But it didn't feel right to make money betting on disasters. So, he quit, leaving his dream job in the City to campaign on the issue of wealth inequality. He tells James why our obsession with money is destroying the things that matter. Gary's new book, The Trading Game: A Confession is out on 5th March. ... Read more

01 Mar 2024

57 MINS

57:41

01 Mar 2024

#219

Bernie Sanders

U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is the longest-serving independent member of Congress in American history. He joins James to discuss social inequality, the dangers of corporate media in both the UK and America and why he is determined to stop Donald Trump from getting back in the White House. Bernie Sanders’ book, It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism is available to buy now. ... Read more

22 Feb 2024

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35:31

22 Feb 2024

#218

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins has become one of Britain’s most sought after actors. His breakout role came in the 2014 ITV drama, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies which won him a BAFTA for Best Actor. He’s also had roles in Doctor Who, the Nativity, Trollied, The Crown and Line of Duty. Jason tells James about his early ambitions to become a PE teacher, why he turned to acting and he reflects on the moments that have shaped his life and career. ... Read more

15 Feb 2024

57 MINS

57:49

15 Feb 2024

#217

Sir Ed Davey

Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey has been a carer for most of his life. First for his mum, who died of cancer when he was just 15. Then for his Nana and now, he and his wife Emily care for their disabled son John. Ed could be furious at the world – but he’s not. Instead, he has spent his political career standing up for carers and fighting for investment in the NHS and social care. Ed tells James how his personal experiences have shaped his politics and why he’s committed to making real change happen. ... Read more

09 Feb 2024

53 MINS

53:56

09 Feb 2024

#216

Dame Sheila Hancock

This interview truly stands out. Dame Sheila Hancock is one of the most respected actors and writers of our time. She became a household name in the 1960s in the BBC sitcom The Rag Trade. Since then she has starred in everything from Carry on Cleo, the award-winning Cabaret, The Sixth Commandment and Edie. Now at 91, Dame Sheila sits down with James to look back on her life. From being a wartime evacuee who joined a gang to dealing with stage fright, being nominated for a Tony in her Broadway debut, Entertaining Mr Sloane and writing her first book aged 70. Dame Sheila has led an extraordinary life. ... Read more

01 Feb 2024

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1:01:39

01 Feb 2024

#215

James Blunt

It's 18 years since James Blunt released his hit single, You’re Beautiful which reached No.1 around the world. It helped James's debut album, Back to Bedlam sell 12 million copies and become the UK’s best-selling album of the 2000s. But his global success was met with an immediate backlash that saw him ridiculed by the press and pop establishment. James responded to his critics by moving to Ibiza, where he partied hard and joined Twitter. Since Back to Bedlam, he has released a further succession of successful albums, every one of them a Top 10 hit. His new album Who We Used To Be is out now. ... Read more

25 Jan 2024

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1:03:45

25 Jan 2024

#214

Nick Wallis: Exposing the Post Office scandal

Nick Wallis was presenting the breakfast show for BBC Radio Surrey in 2010 when he was contacted by a listener with a story he’s been investigating ever since. Nick helped expose one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK legal history – the Post Office Horizon IT scandal that has devastated the lives of hundreds of innocent hardworking people across the country. His work has been published in Private Eye and broadcast on BBC Panorama, The One Show and BBC Radio 4. It is also the basis of his first book, The Great Post Office Scandal. Tickets for his show, Post Office Scandal - the Inside Story are available at postofficescandal.uk ... Read more

18 Jan 2024

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1:05:52

18 Jan 2024

#213

Stephanie Beacham

In a career spanning almost six decades, Stephanie Beacham is a household name on both sides of the Atlantic. She achieved global renown for her role as Sable Colby in the US soap opera Dynasty and its spin-off The Colbys. She's appeared on stage at Broadway and the West End and has multiple film credits to her name. ... Read more

11 Jan 2024

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57:47

11 Jan 2024

#212

Full Disclosure is taking a short break for Christmas... We'll be back in January 2024!

Full Disclosure is taking a short break over Christmas but don't worry, we'll be back in January 2024 with a line up of exceptional guests. If you can't wait until then, why not catch up on some of the episodes you might have missed. It's been a vintage year with incredible guests including Hugh Laurie, Dawn Butler and Chris Packham. Every episode of Full Disclosure is available on Global Player. Download it from the App Store or go to globalplayer.com. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thanks for listening! ... Read more

28 Dec 2023

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01:33

28 Dec 2023

#211

Fatima Whitbread

This episode contains discussion of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Fatima Whitbread is a former javelin world champion, double Olympian and former world record holder. This week she was honoured with the Helen Rollason Award at Sports Personality of the Year 2023 for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity. Fatima was abandoned by her mother as a baby and spent her first 14 years in care homes. She faced neglect, physical and sexual abuse. In her teens, she discovered a passion for javelin and was coached by Margaret Whitbread, a former GB thrower. Margaret and her husband later adopted Fatima, and described her as "completing the family unit". ... Read more

21 Dec 2023

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1:04:49

21 Dec 2023

#210

Dominic Grieve

Former Conservative MP Dominic Grieve never set out to be a rebel. In his words, he was a member of the establishment. He was president of the Oxford University Conservative Association and before being elected to parliament, he was a QC. He served in David Cameron’s government as Attorney General, but as the EU referendum loomed, he became increasingly vocal in his opposition against Brexit.He opposed Theresa May’s withdrawal deal three times andin 2019, he was one of 21 Tory MPs who had the whip withdrawn over their opposition to a no-deal Brexit. Was this how he thought his parliamentary career would end? ... Read more

14 Dec 2023

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1:04:09

14 Dec 2023

#209

Chris Packham

Wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has always been fascinated by the natural world. As a child, he spent hours collecting slugs, snails, ladybirds and tadpoles from the garden to store in jam jars. He struggled to fit in at school and was bullied by other students. Chris knew he was different but didn't understand why. It wasn't until his forties that he was diagnosed with autism, finally providing an explanation as to why he experiences the world differently to other people. ... Read more

07 Dec 2023

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59:51

07 Dec 2023

#208

What To Listen To Next - The News Agents

We're dropping into your feed to share another Global Player Original podcast with you. Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host a daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expectastute analysis and explanation of the day's news– and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. If you're not already following or subscribed, search for The News Agents to hear more. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. Find the latest episode of The News Agents here on Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KuVj/ ... Read more

02 Dec 2023

38 MINS

38:55

02 Dec 2023

#207

Omid Scobie

Royal biographer Omid Scobie was thrust into the spotlight when he began writing about Prince Harry and Meghan. His first book Finding Freedom, about the Sussexes’ and their split from the Royal Family, made headlines across the world. And – his stories about the Royals are once again dominating the front pages following the release of his new book Endgame. Omid tells James how he came to write the biggest story in town - and why he has become part of the story. ... Read more

01 Dec 2023

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01 Dec 2023

#206

Emily Maitlis interviews James O'Brien on his book 'How They Broke Britain'

This week, the tables have turned and James is in the hot seat. He sits down with journalist and host of The News Agents podcast, Emily Maitlis to discuss his bestselling book, How They Broke Britain, naming and shaming those responsible for the decline in politics, media and the economy. ... Read more

24 Nov 2023

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53:16

24 Nov 2023

#205

Miles Jupp

He's a comedian, writer and star of stage and screen. Miles Jupp started performing stand-up as a student at Edinburgh University. In his third year, he got the role of Archie the Inventor in the children's show Balamory and has never looked back. He's appeared in major television series, Hollywood films and has created his own radio sketch shows. Tickets for his latest stand-up tour, Miles Jupp: On I Bang are available at milesjupp.co.uk ... Read more

16 Nov 2023

58 MINS

58:28

16 Nov 2023

#204

Chris McCausland

Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland gradually started losing his eyesight due to a hereditary condition called retinitis pigmentosa. His sight got so bad in his 20s that he was forced to give up his job as a web developer and ended up unemployed. He decided to give stand-up a try and is now a regular fixture on the comedy circuit. Tickets for his latest show, Yonks! are available at chrismccausland.com ... Read more

09 Nov 2023

58 MINS

58:57

09 Nov 2023

#203

From The Vault: Dame Prue Leith

James has brought back another incredible guest from the Full Disclosure vault this week. He's revisiting his 2019 interview with Dame Prue Leith, star judge on the Great British Bake Off. Prue has lived an incredible life. She grew up in South Africa during the Apartheid era, then moved to Paris to study at the Sorbonne before making a name for herself as a restaurateur in London. She's gone on to become a food writer and broadcaster on shows including the Great British Menu and the Great British Bake Off. To listen to the latest episode of Full Disclosure on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play Full Disclosure." ... Read more

02 Nov 2023

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47:38

02 Nov 2023

#202

From The Vault: Steve Coogan

James has been looking back at some of his all-time favourite guests on Full Disclosure. He's dug deep into the vault and plucked out an episode that really stands out. It's a classic with one of his very first guests, the comedian and actor Steve Coogan. Steve Coogan is such a private individual for someone who's so incredibly well-known. He rarely does interviews. James waited 25 years to get one with him. So when it happened in 2019, James was both incredibly nervous and incredibly excited. Steve talks about everything from his early life in Manchester, the creation of Alan Partridge and conquering Hollywood. ... Read more

26 Oct 2023

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59:06

26 Oct 2023

#201

Tim Peake

In 2008, Tim Peake answered an advert from the European Space Agency looking for astronauts. Six years later he became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and carry out a spacewalk. But Tim didn't always want to be an astronaut. As a child, he fell in love with flying and pursued a career in aviation. He progressed from the school Cadet Corps to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and then into the Army Air Corps. By the time Tim retired from the British Army as a major, he was regarded as a highly talented, hugely professional pilot. Just the kind of person the European Space Agency was looking for. After his six-month space mission, Tim returned to the UK to work and engage students in STEM. This year, he became the European Space Agency's first honorary STEM ambassador. He has also written several best-selling books and hosted a TV series about space. Tim Peake’s latest book Space: The Human Story is out now published by Penguin. For more info visit: [https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/239553/tim-peake] (https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/239553/tim-peake) ... Read more

19 Oct 2023

59 MINS

59:57

19 Oct 2023

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#228

Caroline Lucas: Being Britain's first and only Green MP

#227

Bassem Youssef: Egypt's Jon Stewart on Palestine, the press and Piers Morgan

#226

James Timpson: The secrets to running a successful business and making money

#225

Bryony Gordon: My OCD made me think my family would die

#224

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: Finding my faith amidst hangovers, beatings and abuse

#223

Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean: From Nottingham council estates to winning gold at the Olympics

#222

Humza Yousaf on Islamophobia and toxicity in politics

#221

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi: "I don’t enjoy politics. There’s a lot of bullsh*t.”

#220

Gary Stevenson: Why I gave up making millions as a City trader to fight wealth inequality

#219

Bernie Sanders

#218

Jason Watkins

#217

Sir Ed Davey

#216

Dame Sheila Hancock

#215

James Blunt

#214

Nick Wallis: Exposing the Post Office scandal

#213

Stephanie Beacham

#212

Full Disclosure is taking a short break for Christmas... We'll be back in January 2024!

#211

Fatima Whitbread

#210

Dominic Grieve

#209

Chris Packham

#208

What To Listen To Next - The News Agents

#207

Omid Scobie

#206

Emily Maitlis interviews James O'Brien on his book 'How They Broke Britain'

#205

Miles Jupp

#204

Chris McCausland

#203

From The Vault: Dame Prue Leith

#202

From The Vault: Steve Coogan

#201

Tim Peake