
Iain Dale - The Whole Show
Always punchy, always opinionated, you can find Iain Dale in the Evening live on LBC Monday to Thursday from 7pm. Cross Question, LBC's political panel debate show, features from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, a phone-in with top guests from the world of politics, academia, media and entertainment.
Latest episodes

Nov 26, 2024 • 2h 28min
Should we favour the US or the EU?
Should we favour the US or the EU? Plus, a ceasefire deal is agreed between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah.Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately, Liberal Democrat MP and chair of the health select committee Layla Moran, comedian and broadcaster Dom Joly and the Telegraph's Camilla Turner.

Nov 25, 2024 • 2h 27min
Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election?
Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and former cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, Telegraph columnist Annabel Denham and Labour MP Alex Sobel.

Nov 22, 2024 • 2h 27min
Is it fair to equate Netanyahu to a terrorist leader?
Is it fair to equate Netanyahu to a terrorist leader?Plus, how important is the bank of mum and dad - and how much of a crisis are carers in?

Nov 20, 2024 • 2h 29min
What next for the UK's involvement in the war in Ukraine?
Ukraine uses British missiles in Russia and will you ever buy an electric car?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour peer Harriet Harman, Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp, former adviser to Kemi Badenoch Merci Muroki and political commentator Jonathan Lis.

Nov 19, 2024 • 2h 28min
Should farmers get special treatment?
Farmers protest in Westminster and 1000 days of war in UkraineJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson Lisa Smart, Conservative shadow housing minister David Simmonds, broadcaster Afua Hagan & Charlotte Pickles from the REFORM think tank.

Nov 18, 2024 • 2h 30min
What's the risk of further escalation with Russia?
What's the risk of further escalation with Russia? And are celebrity charity campaigns problematic?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening Labour MP Catherine Atkinson, barrister and former Conservative MP Jerry Hayes, historian Tessa Dunlop and Alys Denby from City AM.

Nov 14, 2024 • 2h 28min
Should we take Gazan refugees?
Should we take Gazan refugees?Plus, experts talk you through the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.And are fireworks harmful to pets?

Nov 13, 2024 • 2h 24min
Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted?
Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted? And why are so many young people not in work?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are energy minister and Labour MP Michael Shanks, political commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and former Conservative strategist Samuel Kasumu.

Nov 12, 2024 • 2h 30min
Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby?
Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby? And in the third hour, can assisted dying be implemented safely?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Guardian columnist Zoe Williams, Guido Fawkes founder Paul Staines, Conservative MP Harriet Cross and Lib Dem MP Luke Taylor.

Nov 11, 2024 • 2h 29min
Should the Archbishop of Canterbury resign?
Should the Archbishop of Canterbury resign? And should we ban SUVs in city centres?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow Wales secretary Mims Davies, co-leader of the Green Party Carla Denyer, Labour MP Charlotte Nichols and businessman Sir Martin Sorrell.