Radio Oldie

Radio Oldie

Author: Radio Oldie Language: English Episodes: 100
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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
418: Henry Marsh in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:03
Henry Marsh is a neurosurgeon who became well-known when his best-selling book, Do No Harm was published in 2014. Since then, he’s written two more books, Admissions: A Life in Brain Surgery, followed by And Finally in 2…
417: Andrew Lownie at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:54
Andrew Lownie speaking about his new book, Entitled: Prince Andrew, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on November 25th 2025.
416: Ferdinand Mount at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:49
Ferdinand Mount speaking about his new book, Soft: A Brief History of Sentimentality, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on November 25th 2025.
415: Roger Moorhouse at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:43
Roger Moorhouse speaking about his new book, Wolfpack: The Gripping New World War Two History Taking Us Inside Hitler's U-Boat War, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on November 25th 20…
414: Nicholas Hytner in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:39
Nicholas Hytner is one of our leading theatre, opera and film directors, knighted in 2010 for services to drama. He is artistic director at The Bridge Theatre, which he co-founded with Nick Starr after stepping down in 2…
413: Michael Morpurgo in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
Michael Morpurgo has written over 150 books, many for children, including War Horse. He has served as the Children’s Laureate and was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity. His latest books is Funny Thi…
412: Merlin Holland in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
Merlin Holland pays tribute to his grandfather Oscar Wilde and discusses his new book, After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal. Merlin tells Harry Mount how the shock waves from Wilde's trial echoed through the 20th century…
411: Merlin Holland at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:43
Merlin Holland speaking about his new book, After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on November 4th 2025.
410: Sarah Vine at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:28
Sarah Vine speaking about her new book, How Not to be a Political Wife, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on November 4th 2025.
409: Ysenda Maxtone-Graham at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:47
Ysenda Maxtone-Graham speaking about her new book, Screams: Shrieks of Horror and Yelps of Pleasure from Modern Life, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on November 4th 2025.

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