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Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

By: Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media
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Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth hosts “Rosebud”, in which he talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences. Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles. We want to hear about your first memories - email us at hello@rosebudpodcast.com And you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @therosebudpod Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd. Producer: Harriet Jaine. Rosebud is a 'Plain Jaine Media' production. Creator: Gyles Brandreth/Plain Jaine Media

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Episodes
  • More Rosebud: Gyles's Diary, episode 44

    More Rosebud: Gyles's Diary, episode 44
    Jun 30 2026
    It's 1977, and Gyles is welcoming his first daughter, Saethryd, into the world - and explaining the origins of her name to all his friends. "Why such an extraordinary name?" "Because she's an extraordinary girl!" He's also fighting on several fronts: with the noisy neighbours next-door, with the theatre company which is refusing to pay up, and with the National Theatre. Gyles and Harriet chat about diary-writing, self-loathing, and whether Gyles has mellowed over the years... Plus a bit of astrology. It's a good one, diary fans! Enjoy this.

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    54 mins
  • Rosebud in NYC - Michael Feinstein

    Rosebud in NYC - Michael Feinstein
    Jun 26 2026

    Michael Feinstein, the pianist, singer and perhaps the greatest living interpreter of what is known as The Great American Songbook, is our guest today. He talks about his childhood, when his life was changed by his father's impulsive decision to buy a piano, which young Michael discovered he could play by ear. He talks about being an outsider, his belief in reincarnation, and his early enthusiasm for the classic songs of America's golden age. Michael talks about his deep friendship and working relationship with Ira Gershwin, and how that led him to meeting Rosemary Clooney, and later, Liza Minnelli. He talks about his relationship with Liza, and what makes it special - and what makes her such an electrifying performer.


    This is a truly fascinating edition of Rosebud - remarkable for its honesty, openness and tenderness. We close with Michael's beautiful rendition of "My Love Is Here To Stay" by George and Ira Gershwin, performed by Michael Feinstein. If you love music, emotion and conversation, you'll love this episode.


    Enjoy this.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • More Rosebud - Akshata Murty

    More Rosebud - Akshata Murty
    Jun 23 2026

    Akshata Murty, entrepreneur, philanthropist and wife of the former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is our guest today. And it's particularly interesting to listen to this episode in light of the resignation of Keir Starmer yesterday (Monday 22 June 2026): what is it really like to be married to a prime minister? What are Akshata's memories of the day, in the pouring rain, that Rishi Sunak announced the fateful 2024 election? Did she feel she sacrificed her own life and career to make way for Rishi's ambitions? Plus, this episode opens with some topical chat from Gyles and Harriet - move over, Rest is Politics!


    But this episode is really about Akshata's own life and times - her unusual childhood, in which she was raised until the age of five by her maternal grandparents in a small, dusty town, eating mangoes straight from the tree, while her parents worked hard to build their company, Infosys. She talks of the pain and confusion of missing her parents, and of the conflicting emotions that brings up. Akshata talks about her parents' vision and commitment to giving back to India - to "compassionate capitalism" and philanthropy. She talks about moving to Bangalore, her school life and her first crush. She talks about college in California and meeting Rishi.


    This is an interesting, unexpected conversation. With many thanks to Akshata Murty. Enjoy this.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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This is a little gem. Gyles is an excellent interviewer- intelligent and sensitive. He listens to the interviewee and draws out of them things they had long forgotten or in some cases things from their lives that they had never connected together. It’s like listening in on confession or a therapy session. I think he could make the most mundane and boring person sound interesting. I’d well recommend this, I love listening to it.

I would well recommend this podcast

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This podcast is great, managing to be both intelligent, interesting and different. Love it, particularly the diary epiodes. Fascinating, frivolous and somehow familiar.

A comforting listen

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What a blessing and how lovely to find you Harriet and Gyles with so many amazing friends and experiences. I so enjoy the chance to have a peep through your window on the world

Kindness, wisdom and a sense of fun

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This podcast is a real gem. Giles is a brilliant interviewer with some superb guests. Give it a try, you wont regret it!

Fantastic podcast

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