368: Angela V John at the Oldie Literary Lunch

368: Angela V John at the Oldie Literary Lunch

Author: Radio Oldie May 7, 2025 Duration: 11:13
Angela V John speaking about her new book, Behind the Scenes: the Dramatic Lives of Philip Burton, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on May 6th 2025.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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375: Bruce Beresford in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:18
Bruce Beresford, director of Oscar-winning Driving Miss Daisy, tells Harry Mount why films have got too long - and what made his great friend Barry Humphries such a comic genius
374: Nicholas Coleridge in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:04
Nicholas Coleridge, awarded a Knighthood in 2022 for services to Museums, Publishing and the Creative Industries, has had a long career at the helm of Condé Nast, followed by ten years at the Victoria and Albert Musuem.…
373: Graydon Carter in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:09
Graydon Carter, editor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair, tells Harry Mount about his memoir, When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines. He talks about his greates…
372: Marks & Gran in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:17
Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran are one of our finest TV screenwriting partnerships. They tell Harry Mount about their shows Birds of a Feather and Goodnight Sweetheart - and why Donald Trump would be perfect for an Amer…
371: Theo Fennell in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:54
Theo Fennell is one of Britain’s most renowned jewellers, having made his name in the eighties by attracting a new generation, including numerous rockstars and celebrities, to his colourful jewellery and witty silver pie…
369: Adam Nicolson at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:41
Adam Nicolson speaking about his new book, Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on May 6th 2025.
367: Tom Hodgkinson in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
Tom Hodgkinson tells Harry Mount about his industrious 32 years as editor of The Idler magazine. He talks about idling, his hero, Dr Johnson, and his upcoming books on the Stoics and Socrates.
366: Kate Summerscale at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:49
Kate Summerscale speaking about her new book, The Peepshow: the Murders at 10 Rillington Place, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on April 22nd 2025.

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