443: Dinah - A Maureen Lipman monologue

443: Dinah - A Maureen Lipman monologue

Author: Radio Oldie February 23, 2026 Duration: 8:46
Part One of a series of specially-commissioned Maureen Lipman monologues for the Oldie, about Dinah - a waitress in the north of England.

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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404: Jonathan Dimbleby at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:48
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403: Jeremy Hunt at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:06
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402: Frances Wilson at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:39
Frances Wilson speaking about her new book, Electric Spark: The Enigma of Muriel Spark, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on October 7th 2025.
401: Gyles Brandreth in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:16
Gyles Brandreth tells Harry Mount about his new book about Winnie the Pooh, AA Milne and Gyles’s friend, Christopher Robin Milne. Winnie the Pooh first appeared in print 100 years ago.
400: A N Wilson at the Dartmouth Literary Festival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
A N Wilson in conversation with Harry Mount at this month's Dartmouth Literary Festival, sponsored by The Oldie.A N Wilson chatted about two of his books, Goethe: His Faustian Life andVictoria: A Life. In a dazzling talk…
399: Alexander McCall Smith in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:43
Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific and fast writer, known mainly for his best-selling series The Number One Ladies Detective Agency in Botswana and featuring his popular heroine Mama Precious Ramotswe. The books have b…
397: Amanda Barrie at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:04
Amanda Barrie speaking about her new book, I'm Still Here: My 90 Years, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 9th 2025
396: Paula Byrne at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:26
Paula Byrne speaking about her new book, Six Weeks by the Sea: The Summer Jane Austen Fell in Love , at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 9th 2025.”
395: Eleanor Doughty at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:42
Eleanor Doughty speaking about her new book, Heirs and Graces: A History of the Modern British Aristocracy, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 9th 2025.