461: Robert Hardman at the Oldie Literary Lunch

461: Robert Hardman at the Oldie Literary Lunch

Author: Radio Oldie May 13, 2026 Duration: 14:39
Robert Hardman speaking about his new book, Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on May 12th 2026.

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.
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444: Nigel Planer in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:31
Comedian, actor and author Nigel Planer, stuck with being known as the lugubrious hippy Neil in the 1980’s sitcom The Young Ones, talks to Charlotte Metcalf about his memoir Young Once. He tells her how he’s finally esca…
443: Dinah - A Maureen Lipman monologue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.
442: Nigel Planer at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:55
Nigel Planer speaking about his new book, Young Once: A Life Less Heavy, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on February 17th 2026.
441: Tom Hodgkinson at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
Tom Hodgkinson speaking about his new book, How to Live Like a Stoic: a Handbook for Happiness, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on February 17th 2026.
440: Pru Leith at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:18
Pru Leith speaking about her new book, Being Old and Learning to Love It!, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on February 17th 2026.
439: Miriam Stoppard in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:04
Charlotte Metcalf talks to Dr. Miriam Stoppard about her new book Sex, Drugs and Walking Sticks, a must-read bible for oldies, full of anecdotes and her personal tips on how to age well. She talks frankly about her views…
438: Lady Antonia Fraser at the 2025 Oldie of the Year Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
Lady Antonia Fraser, 93 – Oldie of the YearLady Antonia Fraser wrote The House That Spoke: The History of a Home last year – 71 years after her first book, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.Introduced by Gyl…
437: Maggi Hambling at the 2025 Oldie of the Year Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:21
Maggi Hambling, 80 – Oldie Finest ArtistNow aged 80, Maggi is still going at full blast. She is in her studio - or by the North Sea with her sketchbook - by 6am every morning.Introduced by Gyles Brandreth.
436: Michael Heath at the 2025 Oldie of the Year Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:13
Michael Heath, 90 – Oldie King of the ToonsAt 90, Michael Heath remains our finest observational cartoonist. Since he first placed a cartoon in Melody Maker in 1955 – more than 70 years ago – he has drawn people with the…
435: Stephen Frears at the 2025 Oldie of the Year Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
Stephen Frears, 84 – Silver-Screen Evergreen OldieOver a period of six decades and with remarkably little fuss, Stephen Frears has established himself as our pre-eminent film director.Introduced by Gyles Brandreth.