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
388: Helen Lederer in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:55
Helen Lederer tells Harry Mount about a life in comedy.A stand-up comedian at the Comedy Store, she has starred with Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Ben Elton and the late Rik Mayall, . And she excelled as Catriona, the…
387: Sarah Sands in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:25
Sarah Sands is a well-known journalist. She edited Readers’ Digest, the Sunday Telegraph and the Evening Standard before becoming editor of Today, BBC Four’s flagship news programme. Recently she abandoned her career in…
386: Philippa Langley at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:19
Philippa Langley speaking about her new book, The Princes in the Tower: Solving History's Greatest Cold Case, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on July 15th 2025.
385: David Hepworth at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:35
David Hepworth speaking about his new book, Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Why Rock Stars Never Retire, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on July 15th 2025.
384: Lucy Moore at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:59
Lucy Moore speaking about her new book, Christopher Gibbs: His World, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on July 15th 2025.
383: Mary Kenny in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
Oldie columnist and Irish writer, Mary Kenny, tells Harry Mount about her 60 years in journalism. She salutes her old boss, the novelist Edna O'Brien, and remembers her time leading the Irish Women's Liberation Movement.…
382: Nicky Haslam in conversation with Harry Mount [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:07
On Radio Oldie, writer, designer and singer Nicky Haslam does a perfect Truman Capote impression. He recalls meeting Marilyn Monroe and Cole Porter. He reveals Diana Cooper's recipe for a good party – 'Too much to drink…
381: Mark Ellen in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:02
As we head towards the 40th anniversary of Live Aid on 13th July, Charlotte Metcalf talks to the writer and broadcaster Mark Ellen, then a hugely successful editor of magazines like New Musical Express and Time Out, Mark…
380: Tracy Chevalier at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:34
Tracy Chevalier speaking about her new book, The Glassmaker, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 24th 2025.
379: Sinclair McKay at the Oldie Literary Lunch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:02
Sinclair McKay speaking about his new book, Saint Petersburg: Sacrifice & Redemption in the City that Defied Hitler, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 24th 2025.

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