

Feargal Sharkey
Singer, environmental campaigner, and leading activist against water pollution. Known for his work in the music industry and his outspoken advocacy for environmental protection.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 2h 16min
It's only been 1 year of Trump 2.0
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, discusses the pressing need for civil service reform and the UK's diplomatic stance on the Diego Garcia deal. Former Defence Minister Tobias Elwood explains its strategic importance, while environment advocate Fergal Sharkey criticizes the government's water reform proposals. Lastly, Christian May unpacks UK labor market trends and inflation implications, revealing the complexity of the current economic landscape. It's a riveting conversation on politics, environment, and economics!

Jun 18, 2025 • 36min
Why is our water sector broken?
Feargal Sharkey, an environmental campaigner passionate about rivers, joins Alistair Carmichael, Chair of the EFRA Committee, to tackle the crisis in the UK's water sector. They discuss alarming pollution levels and the shocking release of untreated sewage. Both highlight the need for industry reform, urgent accountability, and better ownership models to restore public trust. The conversation reveals how profit took precedence over environmental care, threatening both resources and consumer confidence, with looming financial burdens for households.

Sep 29, 2023 • 23min
River Fixers: Can citizen science push back pollution?
Former punk icon Feargal Sharkey and Ben Morris, founder of Clean up the River Brent, discuss citizen science in monitoring and cleaning up polluted rivers. They talk about the efforts taken to clean up the River Brent in West London, the importance of sensors in measuring water quality, and the need for political involvement to address water quality issues.

Aug 27, 2023 • 23min
Feargal Sharkey: Britain's dirty water problem
Feargal Sharkey, former punk rock star turned environmental campaigner, discusses his campaign to clean up Britain's waterways and the battle against the privatised water industry. They also talk about systemic problems in the UK water industry, their upbringing in Northern Ireland during the troubles, and the challenges musicians face in the digital age.

Jul 13, 2023 • 27min
151. Question Time: Feargal Sharkey on water pollution, drug legalisation, and fishing
Feargal Sharkey, a renowned singer and passionate environmental campaigner, dives into pressing issues like water pollution and drug legalization. He vocalizes his concern about the devastation of rivers, sharing personal memories of fishing in once-pristine waters now marred by corporate neglect. The conversation touches on the cruel treatment of refugees by the Home Office and explores the implications of drug decriminalization witnessed in Canada. Sharkey emphasizes grassroots activism and the need for compassion in addressing societal issues.


