Talk Breakfast

Former Royal Editor of The Sun Charles Rae gives us his thoughts on Prince Andrew after he's stepped down from royal duties. Coldplay will not go on tour until concerts are environmentally beneficial (is that bad news?). And comedian Mark Dolan attempts to explain why workers pull sickies to avoid going to work.

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It's the morning after the ITV debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn and we analyse it with Professor Tim Bale from The UK in a Changing Europe. Former Pensions Minister Sir Steve Webb argues whether pension age should rise to 70. Security Minister Brandon Lewis catches us up with the latest on the campaign trail. And are beavers a tool to combat flooding?

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We speak to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and the Deputy Leader of the Green Party Amelia Womack. Plus, Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo joins us to discuss the benefits of soup. And Dating Expert Nadia Essex explains why grammar mistakes are a deal breaker for some.

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Royal Writer for The Daily Mail Richard Kay joins us on the line to talk about Prince Andrew's interview with Emily Maitlis, was it the right thing to do for the Prince? Joe Twyman from Delta Poll explains whether TV debates actually have an impact on the polls. And why is it possible that thousands of buildings in the UK still have flammable cladding?

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Lib Dem candidate Christine Jardine joins us to talk us through her party's election proposals. talkRADIO's political correspondent Charlotte Ivers catches up with John McDonnell. And what's the truth about social mobility in this country?

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In an exclusive interview on The Independent Republic, former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon shares his thoughts on Trump's impeachment, Brexit, UK politics and much more. Plus, John Rentoul takes us through today's immigration control promises by the Tories. And James Max tries to work out why a couple who ordered a dinner set online got packets of Play Doh instead.

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Council parking charges soar by 90% but spending on potholes has plummeted! We speak to motoring journalist Mike Rutherford and we take your calls on the subject. After someone sold a china teapot for £1m, is it possible that you have a treasure hidden in your attic? And Comedian Pat Monahan discusses whether we should eat boiled eggs on the train.

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We kick off the show speaking to Brexit Party MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg about Nigel Farage's decision to pull candidates from Tory seats. We go through the I'm A Celebrity line-up and we speak to Mark Dolan about why Extinction Rebellion want to ruin Christmas. Plus, a genetics professor tells Mike that maybe he was a weird kid... listen to find out why!

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On Armistice Day we ask for your war stories. We cross live to Madrid to find out what the hell happens after the fourth Spanish general election in four years. Joe Twyman from Delta Poll talks us through what might happen with our General Election! Plus, we speak to the owner of a gin shop that has banned cheesy Christmas songs. And, after much delay, here's last Friday's edition of the Perrior Awards. Someone might or might have not been fired for this...

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Mike talks to Meteorologist Jim Dale about the floods wreaking havoc in Yorkshire. Professor Tim Dale talks about Extinction Rebellion's plans for 12 more days of election protests and Former Scotland Yard Detective Peter Bleksley advises on how to put off burglars at their busiest time of year.

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