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In-person interview with Jonathan Aitken, a remarkable man who went from Cabinet Minister to prisoner in one of the biggest political scandals in decades, before turning his life around and becoming a Christian in prison. He is now a prison chaplain at Pentonville among many other things. An incredibly humble and warm character who I had the pleasure of recording this episode with.

Linked below are the two volumes that make up his autobiography:

Pride and Perjury by Jonathan Aitken | Waterstones

Porridge and Passion by Jonathan Aitken | Waterstones

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Michael Crick, the legendary political journalist, known for his time as Politics Editor at Newsnight and as a correspondent at Channel 4, speaks about his career; the state of journalism today; and advice he has for budding journalists (like myself!). Was a joy to talk to someone looked up to by myself and so many others. Very generous with his time.

Find the accompanying profile article I did about him here: https://www.palatinate.org.uk/michael-crick-a-career-in-keeping-the-powerful-in-check/

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Jim Chapman, the hugely successful YouTuber and model, joins me to talk about creativity; dealing with fame; the state of the internet nowadays; and more!

A very fun interview with someone who has seen huge success, yet, through it all, he has remained relentlessly creative and strikingly humble.

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Have a nice day

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(Apologies for my poor audio quality.)

Neil Kinnock, one of the most important figures in the history of the Labour Party, serving as its leader and Leader of the Opposition from 1983 to 1992, speaks about his beginnings; his rise to success; dealing with opponents; and more!

A fascinating interview with someone who brought the Labour Party from the brink of collapse in 1983 to the brink of victory in 1992.

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Have a great day and week :)

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Sir Vince Cable, one of the most prominent Liberal Democrats in recent times, joins me to speak about becoming a liberal; entering politics; his interest in economics; the Coalition; his leadership of the party; and more!

I really enjoyed interviewing such an impactful figure in recent British political history, and hope you enjoyed it to.

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Have a lovely day.

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Iain Dale, one of Britain's leading political commentators, known for presenting his Monday-Thursday LBC show, his prolific writing career, and more, speaks to me about his interactions with some of Britain's most powerful people; his interviewing style; disagreeing agreeably; times his interviews have made the headlines; and more!

One of Iain's books that was mentioned in the episode: Why Can't We All Just Get Along by Iain Dale | Waterstones

Check out Iain's latest book as well! : On This Day in Politics by Iain Dale | Waterstones

List of Iain's podcasts: 'For the Many'; 'Iain Dale Book Club'; 'Iain Dale All Talk'; and 'The Presidents & Prime Ministers'

And of course, tune into his LBC show, which is on from 7PM until 10PM from Monday to Thursday!

It was such an honour to interview Iain, I hope you enjoyed it!

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Michael Cockerell, the BBC's most established political documentary maker, speaks about his 50-year career which has seen him interview every Prime Minister since Harold Macmillan, and create political profile documentaries with some of British politics' most influential figures, from Enoch Powell to Boris Johnson. Very few people, if anyone, have had such access to the heart of British politics over such a long period of time, so this was one of the most fascinating conversations I have ever had.

Buy Michael Cockerell's latest book, 'Unmasking Our Leaders'. Here is a link to it: Unmasking Our Leaders by Michael Cockerell | Waterstones

Iain Dale has conveniently compiled a list of Michael Cockerell's documentaries! Here it is: In Praise of Michael Cockerell & Watch His (Almost) Entire | Iain Dale

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