Episodes

  • Timothy Cho

    Timothy Cho
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode, I sit down with Timothy Cho, a two-time North Korean defector, who is now a human rights activist based in the UK. His story is so devastating and harrowing. Despite coming close to death so many times, Cho's resilience saw him come to freedom, and he now uses his experiences to make a positive difference.

    Follow his Twitter for updates: @Timothycho08


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    47 mins
  • Clive Stafford Smith

    Clive Stafford Smith
    Nov 8 2024

    An interview with human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith. He has dedicated his career to working on death penalty cases in the US and other civil rights issues. Having successfully represented over 300 prisoners on death row and dozens of guantananom bay inmates, he has lived a life dedicated to fighting what he sees as deeply flawed justice systems.

    It was such a privilege interviewing Clive, and something I will always remember.




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    42 mins
  • Paula Harriott

    Paula Harriott
    Nov 1 2024
    An interview with Paula Harriott, Head of Prisoner Engagement at the Prison Reform Trust, and also a former prisoner having served a four year sentence for drug offences from 2004 to 2008, which spurred her on to be involved in prison reform. This was a truly fascinating interview with someone who has reached the depths of despair and adversity, but bounced back and is having a positive impact on the world.

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    44 mins
  • Carwyn Jones

    Carwyn Jones
    Sep 24 2024
    In this episode, I am honoured to be joined by Carwyn Jones, who served as the third First Minister of Wales, and the leader of Welsh Labour, from 2009 until 2018, and as the Member of the Senedd for Bridgend from 1999 until 2021. We discuss his entry into politics, the relationship between Wales and England, reaching the pinnacle of the Welsh government, and more.

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    26 mins
  • Sir John Rutter

    Sir John Rutter
    Jul 15 2024

    Sir John Rutter, one of the greatest living composers, joins me to speak about how he reached the pinnacle of choral music. Works of his, such as 'For the Beauty of the Earth' and 'The Lord bless you and keep', among many others, have touched the hearts of millions around the world. Further to this, he has become extremely important for Christmas music, composing and arranging many of the carols we sing today. This is a man who has remained dedicated to his craft for decades, and he will go down in history as one of the greats.

    Here is the accompanying article that I wrote in Palatinate: John Rutter CBE: On being ‘Mr. Christmas’ – Palatinate


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    43 mins
  • Lord Frost

    Lord Frost
    May 22 2024
    In this episode, recorded a few weeks before the 4th July election was announced, I am joined by Lord Frost, former Chief Brexit Negotiator and Chief Negotiator of Task Force Europe, to talk about his career, his political ideology, and his thoughts on Sunak.

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    39 mins
  • Sir Peter Bazalgette

    Sir Peter Bazalgette
    Apr 16 2024

    Interview with Sir Peter Bazalgette, a British television executive and producer, considered one of the most influential people in British television. He is responsible for bringing shows such as Big Brother and Deal or No Deal to our screens, as well as serving as Chairman of ITV. He also has a keen interest in promoting the arts, having been the Chairman of Arts Council England. Was such a fun interview.



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    37 mins
  • Jackie Weaver

    Jackie Weaver
    Mar 21 2024
    In this episode I am joined by Jackie Weaver, the Chief Officer of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils, and an internet sensation who went became internationally famous in 2021 after her viral Zoom call with the disruptive Handforth Parish Council. Thanks so much to Jackie for being so generous with her time and for being such a great guest.

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    32 mins