Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

One of Nazir Afzal's first jobs as chief crown prosecutor was on the Rochdale sex trafficking gang, overturning all previous decisions and initiating prosecutions. He brought the case to the public eye, and expose a deep-rooted evil operating previously without conviction. Afzal has spearheaded many inequality campaigns, fighting what he calls 'white male power' presiding over minority communities. Making his name as being one of the first to prosecute an honour killing, he is the true face of British justice.

Longtime-listener Ross Noble has flown in from Australia to make his Full Disclosure debut. Now an expat, Ross catches James' daily show from down under - and has a few pointers for him. Esteemed comedian, motorbike-mad, and politically charged Noble is one of James' best interviews.

Gulwali Passarlay came to the UK from Afghanistan in the back of a refrigerated lorry. In a fascinating episode of Full Disclosure, the TedX speaker told James O'Brien about his journey as a refugee to Britain.

Best-selling author Lemn Sissay speaks to James O'Brien about growing up facing racism, the moment his foster family "gave him back" and being the official poet of the London 2012 Olympics.

Lenny Henry, a living legend with a remarkable career on the small screen, discusses his upbringing in a racially-charged environment, the surprise success of his comedy show Tizwalls, and his reflections on childhood and family. He also talks about his passion for knowledge, challenges in the comedy industry as a person of color, and memorable experiences meeting Nelson Mandela.

Romesh Ranganathan discusses his upbringing, mental health, and the challenges of balancing work and family. He also shares humorous anecdotes about his name 'Jonathan' and early experiences in comedy.

Hear the life story and experiences of Author Sir Michael Morpurgo, writer of some of the most influential children's novels including War Horse, Beowolf and Running Wild. Join LBC's James O'Brien to explore Sir Michael's childhood years, his years as an educator and his appreciation of a story told well. We hear how Sir Michael used city farms provided a place of imagination and inspiration for some of the children he taught. Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series chatting to the world's most fascinating people, hosted by James O'Brien. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with James on Twitter: @mrjamesob

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Russell Howard, one of the UK's best loved comedians, chats with James O'Brien about his rise to fame, the influence of interactions on his material, the duality of hard work in comedy, the collaborative nature of their work, the fear of failure as a motivator, experiencing marriage proposals during performances, and his upcoming tour and relationship with the news.

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