Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Doctor Daisy Dunn on The Missing Thread
When Liz Truss pulled out of The Oldie Literary Lunch, leading classicist author, Daisy Dunn, stepped in. Daisy, who wrote the Ladybird guide to Homer, has just written 'The Missing Thread', which is a new history of the ancient world through women. Daisy set the record straight that in no way was this a history, where she had shoehorned 'some girls into the grand narrative of ancient history...
11m Jun 06, 2024
11m
Oldie Podcast - John Humphrys in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf
Charlotte Metcalf is a journalist, editor, award-winning documentary film-maker and was co-presenter of the Break Out Culture podcast.   She is Supplements Editor and a frequent contributor at The Oldie. John Humphrys is the legendary BBC journalist who presented Radio Four’s Today for 30 years.  He talks about his Welsh upbringing, how Superman inspired him to become a journalist and what it ...
33m Jun 03, 2024
33m
Oldie Podcast - Charlotte Metcalf in conversation with Prue Leith for The Oldie
25m May 30, 2024
25m
Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Jane Tippett on Edward VIII - he was a "truly modern monarch" 14th May 2024
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 years become all too familiar with" - a monarch ...
12m May 16, 2024
12m
Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Nicholas Shakespeare's favourite magazine? The Oldie, of course! Nicholas on Fleming: The Complete Man
Nicholas was flattered to be commissioned by the Fleming family to write this biography but also was daunted. He discovered Fleming was "a lot kinder" than he had first thought, although there were "enough women to fill the Albert Hall" that he had affairs with. Even though, he was a "cad, a bounder", kindliness was not a characteristic that Nicholas has associated with James Bond, but somethin...
15m May 16, 2024
15m
The Irony for Lady Anne Somerset speaking about Queen Victoria at The National Liberal Club
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 taking place in The National Liberal Club!" The cl...
13m May 16, 2024
13m
Twentieth Century Heroines - Podcast by Tom Assheton & James Jackson
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. The Banka Island Massacre  13. C...
1hr 14m Apr 24, 2024
1hr 14m
Sinclair McKay reveals Winston Churchill's encounters at The Oldie Literary Lunch on April 9th 2024
Sinclair McKay reveals Winston Churchill's encounters at The Oldie Literary Lunch on April 9th 2024
13m Apr 10, 2024
13m
'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
'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 (in 2020). 'There is a link to (my books), a...
13m Apr 10, 2024
13m
A Very Private School. Charles Spencer speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 9th April 2024
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 struggling with. The Headmaster announced 'I think you ...
11m Apr 10, 2024
11m
The Great Escape - Oldie Podcast with Tom Assheton and James Jackson
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 and failed attempts have entered the realm of...
1hr 41m Mar 27, 2024
1hr 41m
Harry Bucknall Podcast on the 80th Anniversary of Patrick Leigh-Femor capturing General Kreipe
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 reprisals were taken against the Cretan populat...
26m Mar 19, 2024
26m
Harry Mount about Oldie Tours interviewed by Tom Assheton
Harry Mount, Editor of The Oldie, speaks about Oldie Reader Tours and Barry Cryer's joke about Parrots
32m Mar 18, 2024
32m
Michael Mansfield KC speaking about Power In The People
Pictured here with war photography Don McCullin - photos by Neil Spence Photography and sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers
14m Mar 06, 2024
14m
Tom Hodgkinson on 30 Years of The Idler at The Oldie Literary Lunch 5th March 2024
Sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers
15m Mar 06, 2024
15m
Charles Glass on Soldiers Don't Go Mad at The Oldie Literary Lunch 5th March 2024
The lunch was sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers
14m Mar 06, 2024
14m
Join Huon Mallalieu and Kirsty Fergusson for a Festive Tour of the Low Countries 9th - 14th December, 2024
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.
17m Feb 29, 2024
17m
David Kynaston at The Oldie Literary Lunch on A Northern Wind: Britain 1962-1965
14m Feb 14, 2024
14m
Henry Jefferies at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th Feb on Vines In a Cold Climate
13m Feb 14, 2024
13m
Ysenda Maxtone-Graham on Jobs For The Girls at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th Feb
12m Feb 14, 2024
12m
Roger Lewis on his latest book Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
7m Jan 25, 2024
7m
Robert Hardman talking at The Oldie Literary Lunch about his latest book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story.
15m Jan 25, 2024
15m
Andrew Roberts speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch 23 Jan on his latest book Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine
12m Jan 25, 2024
12m
Gyles Brandreth on Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait
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.
16m Dec 13, 2023
16m
Mary Beard delights The Oldie Literary Lunch on her latest book Emperor of Rome
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.
16m Dec 13, 2023
16m
The Duke of Beaufort on his memoir The Unlikely Duke at The Oldie Literary Lunch 12 Dec 2023
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 inherently lazy, but in lockdown with nothing el...
13m Dec 13, 2023
13m
Jilly Cooper on her latest bonkbuster Tackle at The Oldie's November Literary Lunch 2023
Jilly Cooper on her latest bonkbuster Tackle at The Oldie's November Literary Lunch 2023
10m Nov 20, 2023
10m
Michael Palin speaks at The Oldie Nov Literary Lunch about his latest book Great Uncle Harry
Michael Palin speaks at The Oldie Nov Literary Lunch about his latest book Great Uncle Harry
18m Nov 20, 2023
18m
Bob Cryer at The Oldie's Nov 2023 Literary Lunch on his father Barry Cryer
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?
15m Nov 20, 2023
15m
Simon Heffer delights audiences on his latest history book Sing As We Go: Britain Between The Wars
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 time. Listen here to learn more and to hear the w...
15m Oct 18, 2023
15m
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
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.
10m Oct 18, 2023
10m
Don McCullin speaks about his latest book Journeys across Roman Asia Minor at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 17th October 2023
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 work
13m Oct 18, 2023
13m
Michael Crick at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 5th Sept on his latest book on Nigel Farage: One Party After Another
14m Sep 11, 2023
14m
Jane Ridley speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 5th Sept about her latest book on George V: Never A Dull Moment
12m Sep 11, 2023
12m
Cleo Watson at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 5th Sept about her latest novel Whips
9m Sep 11, 2023
9m
Listen to Frederic Raphael speaking about his latest book Last Post at The Oldie Literary Lunch 1st August 2023
Listen to Frederic Raphael speaking about his latest book Last Post at The Oldie Literary Lunch 1st August 2023
12m Aug 03, 2023
12m
Listen to Sir Ferdinand Mount speaking about his latest book on leaders called Big Caesars and Little Caesars
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 Club
16m Aug 03, 2023
16m
Alan Judd speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch about his latest spy thrilled Queen & Country
Alan Judd speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch about his latest spy thrilled Queen & Country
12m Aug 03, 2023
12m
Listen to Lady Antonia Fraser speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch 18th July 2023
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.
12m Jul 20, 2023
12m
Listen to Joshua Levine at The Oldie Literary Lunch 18 July 2023
Listen to Joshua Levine at The Oldie Literary Lunch on his latest book SAS: The Illustrated History of the SAS.
14m Jul 20, 2023
14m
Listen to Angela Levin speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 18th July 2023
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.
9m Jul 20, 2023
9m
Listen here to Glenda Jackson who sadly died today aged 87 at The Oldie of The Year Awards in 2017
Listen here to Glenda Jackson who sadly died today aged 87 at The Oldie of The Year Awards in 2017
2m Jun 15, 2023
2m
Listen to Edward Stourton speaking about Confessions at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th June 2023
Listen to Edward Stourton speaking about Confessions at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th June 2023
10m Jun 15, 2023
10m
Sir Anthony Seldon speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 13th June 2023
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 wrong
12m Jun 15, 2023
12m
Polly Toynbee speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 13th June 2023
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 UK
10m Jun 15, 2023
10m
Harry Mount interviews Mary Kenny and A N Wilson at The Agenda Festival
Harry Mount interviews Mary Kenny and A N Wilson at The Agenda Festival at The Hurlingham Club on Monday 22 May 2023
40m May 25, 2023
40m
Lady Glenconner speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 9th May 2023 about her latest book "Whatever Next?"
Lady Glenconner speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch on 9th May 2023 about her latest book "Whatever Next?"
11m May 16, 2023
11m
Chris Mullin speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch 9th May about his latest book "Didn't You Used To Be Chris Mullen?"
Chris Mullin speaks at The Oldie Literary Lunch 9th May about his latest book "Didn't You Used To Be Chris Mullen?"
8m May 16, 2023
8m
Henry Dimbleby & Jemima Lewis about their new book Ravenous
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.
10m May 16, 2023
10m
Craig Brown has everyone in stitches at The Oldie Literary Lunch in Hastings on 26th April 2023
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.
13m May 10, 2023
13m