“In considering the detail, insight and ease of conversation, I’ve come to the conclusion that Rosebud has eclipsed Desert Island Discs as ‘the’ archive of living legends.”
Dominic Cavendish, Telegraph Theatre Critic
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Gyles Brandreth is a British Podcast Awards Gold Award Winner.
Launched in September 2023, “Rosebud” is his Top Ten multi-million download podcast in which Gyles talks to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences.
From Dame Judi Dench to Sir Keir Starmer, from ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeous to the Astronomer Royal, from Lulu and Twiggy to David Mitchell and Eddie Izzard, from Sir Gary Oldman to Dame Joanna Lumley, they’re all here.
“Rosebud” every Friday. “More Rosebud” every Tuesday.
Expect laughter, nostalgia, memorable stories, occasional tears, revelations, surprises,
and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles.
‘Brandreth is an interviewer of genius, nudging his guests, coaxing them, almost sashaying through the conversation of their lives. The first question is always “What is your very first memory?” - and from there we learn about the formative influences, the loves, the heartbreaks and what they have picked up along the way. It is light, textured, immersive.’ - Matthew Syed, The Sunday Times
‘In considering the detail, insight and ease of conversation, I’ve come to the conclusion that Rosebud has eclipsed Desert Island Discs as “the” archive of living legends.’ - Dominic Cavendish (Telegraph drama critic)
We want to hear about your first memories, too - email us at hello@rosebudpodcast.com
And you can follow us on X at @therosebudpod and on Instagram at @therosebudpodcast
Artwork: Freya Betts. Music: Phil Lepherd.
Producer: Harriet Jaine - who appears with Gyles on “More Rosebud” every Tuesday.
Rosebud is a Plain Jaine Media production. Creator: Gyles Brandreth/Plain Jaine Media
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