
Radio Oldie
The Oldie magazine’s podcast featuring discussion and debate around the lead features in the latest magazine, plus live recordings from our famous Literary Lunches. Presented by Harry Mount.
Latest episodes

Mar 6, 2024 • 15min
Tom Hodgkinson on 30 Years of The Idler at The Oldie Literary Lunch 5th March 2024
Join Tom Hodgkinson for a lively chat about 30 years of 'The Idler' magazine, exploring idleness, work-life balance, and the journey of the publication. Discover the challenges and successes of running a magazine and the rise and fall of The Idola Academy in London.

Mar 6, 2024 • 14min
Charles Glass on Soldiers Don't Go Mad at The Oldie Literary Lunch 5th March 2024
The lunch was sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers

Feb 29, 2024 • 17min
Join Huon Mallalieu and Kirsty Fergusson for a Festive Tour of the Low Countries 9th - 14th December, 2024
Tom Assheton interviews Huon Mallalieu about his forthcoming Oldie Reader trip to the Low Countries which is happening on 9th - 14th December, 2024. To book tickets please visit www.theoldie.co.uk and go to tab Courses & Tours. Huon will be hosting this tour with Kirsty Fergusson.

Feb 14, 2024 • 14min
David Kynaston at The Oldie Literary Lunch on A Northern Wind: Britain 1962-1965

Feb 14, 2024 • 13min
Henry Jefferies at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th Feb on Vines In a Cold Climate

Feb 14, 2024 • 12min
Ysenda Maxtone-Graham on Jobs For The Girls at The Oldie Literary Lunch 13th Feb

Jan 25, 2024 • 7min
Roger Lewis on his latest book Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor

Jan 25, 2024 • 15min
Robert Hardman talking at The Oldie Literary Lunch about his latest book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story.

Jan 25, 2024 • 12min
Andrew Roberts speaking at The Oldie Literary Lunch 23 Jan on his latest book Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine

Dec 13, 2023 • 16min
Gyles Brandreth on Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait
Gyles delights and moves the audience at The Oldie Literary Lunch on Tuesday 12 December about his friendship with our late Queen. His speech brought tears to most of the eyes in the room.