The Political Party

Chancellor for ten years and Prime Minister for three, Gordon Brown is one of the most important and impactful politicians in British history. He's also a phenomenal raconteur and his anecdotes about Scottish football and Nelson Mandela will have you howling with laughter. With tales spanning his time in office and since, Gordon demonstrates why he's such a unique politician and character, just as animated today about inequality as he ever was. This is a glorious mix of high-level political insight, stirring emotion and massive laughs, making it one of the most special episodes of the podcast ever recorded. Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/matt-forde-clowns-left-me-jokers-right/performances Buy tickets to Matt's completely rewritten stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right at The Edinburgh Festival here:  https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/matt-forde-clowns-left-me-jokers-right/performances Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 22 Aug: Joanna Cherry19 Sept: Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel3 Oct: Mick Lynch17 Oct: Matt Hancock7 Nov: David Dimbleby5 Dec: Rachel Reeves Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most popular, formidable and purely likeable politicians in the country returns for a cracking analysis of the Conservative Leadership race and the state of the Labour Party. To many, Alan is the greatest Prime Minister we never had and in this hilarious and honest chat, he shows why he's still so highly rated. Alan is a rare find in politics: an exceptional Cabinet-level talent who really didn't want to be Prime Minister. As well as all his other assets what he really has is warmth and this is ultimately an hour in the company of a very special and rare man. Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/matt-forde-clowns-left-me-jokers-right/performances Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right at The Edinburgh Festival here: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 7 Aug: Gordon Brown15 Aug: Anas Sarwar22 Aug: Joanna Cherry3 Oct: Mick Lynch17 Oct: Matt Hancock5 Dec: Rachel Reeves Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the astonishing inside account of Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview. The details will blow your mind. Sam McAlister produced the show for years and was able to convince guests to give interviews when no-one else could. In her new book 'Scoops', she takes us behind the scenes of various interviews including Julian Assange, Steven Seagal and Amy Schumer. It's a fascinating inside account of how she manages to secure the biggest guests as well as honesty about the mistakes made along the way. The years spent trying to convince Prince Andrew to do the show, the meetings she had with him before, the experience of being in that room as the interview unfolds and then his reaction afterwards will all astound you.  Buy Sam's book 'Scoops' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scoops-Behind-Scenes-Shocking-Interviews/dp/0861544404/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AU16NUDYA3FA&keywords=9780861544400&qid=1642179379&sprefix=9780861544400,aps,62&sr=8-1 Follow Sam on Twitter: @SamMcAlister1 Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with ALAN JOHNSON on Monday 25 July here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right at The Edinburgh Festival here: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 25 July: Alan Johnson7 Aug: Gordon Brown15 Aug: Anas Sarwar22 Aug: Joanna Cherry17 Oct: Matt Hancock5 Dec: Rachel Reeves Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh boy. This is a cracker. The Speaker of the House of Commons is a raconteur without equal and holds court in this riot of an episode. Passionate about democracy, impartiality and fairness, Lindsay Hoyle shows how you can make the Commons function more effectively without sacrificing its unique atmosphere. One episode with Lindsay really isn't enough, you'll be left wanting so many more stories from him. His tale about taking Nancy Pelosi to Coronation Street is one of the best you'll ever hear. Grab a crumpet and wash it down with a pint of Newton and Ridleys, we're going to Lancashire... Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with ALAN JOHNSON on Monday 25 July here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including his run at The Edinburgh Festival here: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 25 July: Alan Johnson7 Aug: Gordon Brown15 Aug: Anas Sarwar22 Aug: Joanna Cherry17 Oct: Matt Hancock5 Dec: Rachel Reeves Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first ever Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union delivers his comprehensive verdict on Boris Johnson's government. David is typically candid and gives a great insight into the Brexit negotiations and his relationship with Michel Barnier. He also tells us the reason he resigned from Theresa May's government when he did (and who he told in advance), plus the riveting story of how he came to call on Boris Johnson to resign. This is packed with brilliant inside stories from the most tumultuous period in recent history.  Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with LINDSAY HOYLE on Monday 11 July here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including his run at The Edinburgh Festival here: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 11 July: Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle25 July: Alan Johnson17 Oct: Matt Hancock Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is even better than you've imagined. Sharp, funny and full of passion, Gary Neville explains why he's become so politically motived in recent years and exactly what shaped his politics: from the sense of solidarity he got from Alex Ferguson, to the nuance he gets from his Conservative-supporting mother. Naturally funny, deeply thoughtful and charged with energy, you'll forget you're listening to an ex-footballer. Glory, glory Gary Neville. Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with DAVID DAVIS on Monday 27 June here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including his run at The Edinburgh Festival here: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 27 June: David Davis11 July: Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle25 July: Alan Johnson Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wes Streeting's profile is rising by the second. Touted as a future Prime Minister by allies and opponents, he's one of Labour's most impressive and compelling performers... and he's still only 39. Passionate, funny and blessed with a clarity of communication, it's no wonder he's the politician everyone is talking about. Wes has led an incredible life and so some of his relatives. In this highly entertaining interview you'll get to know Wes Streeting the politician and the person.   Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with GARY NEVILLE on Monday 13 June here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including at The Soho Theatre from 14-18 June: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 13 June: Gary Neville27 June: David Davis11 July: Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to know why Lisa Nandy is one of Labour's most popular politicians, you're about to find out. Naturally funny, deeply heartfelt and razor sharp, this is everything you want from a Political Party episode. She shares her frustration with 'Levelling Up', the hilarious story of reshuffle day and, of course, her love of towns. Best enjoyed with a can of Holsten Pils.   Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with WES STREETING on Monday 30 May here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including at The Soho Theatre from 14-18 June: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 30 May: Wes Streeting13 June: Gary Neville27 June: David Davis11 July: Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vladimir Ashurkov is one of Vladimir Putin's most outspoken and prominent critics. Executive Director of Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, he was granted political asylum in the UK. In this candid interview, Vladimir reveals the reality of Navalny's incarceration and shares his hopes for significant change in Russia.   Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with LISA NANDY on Monday 16 May here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including at The Soho Theatre from 14-18 June: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 16 May: Lisa Nandy30 May: Wes Streeting13 June: Gary Neville27 June: David Davis11 July: Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are about to be thoroughly entertained by one of the best raconteurs in the history of the show. Andrew Marr is one of the most gifted broadcasters that Britain has ever produced and he shares hilarious stories from his wonderful career. Now that he's left the BBC he can be honest about what he really thinks and his analysis of British politics is exceptional. This is a show packed with powerful moments, including the mistakes Andrew thinks the media made in their coverage of Iraq, and his experiences of interviewing leading politicians like Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. Andrew Marr isn't just a gifted journalist, he's fantastic company. Enjoy! Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre including the next show with LISA NANDY on Monday 16 May here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde  Buy tickets to Matt's brand new stand-up show Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers to the Right, touring across the UK including at The Soho Theatre from 14-18 June: https://www.mattforde.com/2022tour Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include: 16 May: Lisa Nandy30 May: Wes Streeting13 June: Gary Neville27 June: David Davis11 July: Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.