Radio Oldie

Radio Oldie

Author: Radio Oldie Language: English Episodes: 50
Tucked away from the frantic pace of modern media, Radio Oldie offers a quiet corner for reflection and conversation. This podcast feels like a series of thoughtful letters from a wise friend, weaving together personal journals, societal observations, and cultural musings. Each episode is a gentle exploration of life’s quieter moments and larger questions, all delivered with a warmth that feels distinctly human. You’ll hear stories that ponder the nuances of daily existence, discussions that delve into how we live and connect, and personal narratives that resonate with authenticity. It’s a collection of audio essays and dialogues that value depth over speed, and perspective over noise. The Radio Oldie podcast doesn’t shout for attention; it invites you to lean in and listen closely, creating a space where the personal and the universal comfortably meet. For anyone seeking a respite from the clamor and a genuine, considered take on the world, this series provides a consistently engaging and thoughtful companion.
Episodes
506: Sister Teresa Keswick in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:24
Sister Teresa Keswick has written unique columns for The Oldie for 12 years. Now she has written a book, Comfort and Joy: A Nun’s Reflections, about her life in a monastery, illuminated by her favourite books and artists…
505: When Harry met Fruity - the October issue of the Oldie Magazine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:38
Editor Harry Mount and Supplements Editor Charlotte 'Fruity' Metcalf discuss the new issue of the Oldie.In his book, Idle in Provence, Eric Idle looks back at 55 years in his French hideaway. In his interview with Harry…
503: Ian La Frenais in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:19
Ian La Frenais tells Harry Mount about his extraordinary writing partnership with Dick Clement that has lasted over 60 years. Starting with The Likely Lads in 1964, they have written Porridge, Lovejoy, Auf Wiedersehen, P…
502: Mary Beard at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:10
Mary Beard speaking about his new book, Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 8th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Bailli…
501: Julian Lloyd-Webber at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
Julian Lloyd-Webber speaking about his new book, Bows and Arrows: The Autobiography, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 8th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by B…
500: Matthew Sweet at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:04
Matthew Sweet speaking about his new book, The Great Dictator: A Life of Barbara Cartland, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 8th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsore…
499: Natalie Livingstone in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:17
Natalie Livingstone is a writer whose book, The Nuremberg Women, published earlier this year, became an instant bestseller. She’s also chairs the Cliveden Literary Festival, now in its ninth year and coming up in October…
498: Robert Harris in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:41
Robert Harris tells Harry Mount about his new historical novel, Agrippa. Agrippa, Emperor Augustus's righthand man, built the Pantheon and won the Battle of Actium. But he was a plebeian - and the ultimate insider-outsid…
497: Nigel Havers in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:04
Nigel Havers is the well-known actor, renowned for his numerous movies from Passage to India with David Lean to Chariots of Fire alongside his television work. He’s been in The Charmer and acted for long stints in Corona…