
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

Jan 15, 2025 • 2h 27min
Will the Gaza ceasefire last?
Will the Gaza ceasefire last?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow cabinet minister Alex Burghart, broadcaster Anne McElvoy, Labour MP Danny Beales and Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee.

Jan 14, 2025 • 2h 27min
How can Starmer save his government?
How can Starmer save his government?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis, Lib Dem MP and chief whip Wendy Chamberlain, Labour councillor and director of the Good Growth Foundation Praful Nargund and London Standard columnist Emily Sheffield.

Jan 13, 2025 • 2h 26min
Can Trump bring peace in the Middle East?
Can Trump bring peace in the Middle East?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Stella Creasy, Conservative MP and shadow farming minister Robbie Moore, TUC general secretary Paul Nowak and social activist and commentator Nimco Ali.

Jan 9, 2025 • 2h 24min
Were we too hard on Liz Truss?
Were we too hard on Liz Truss?

Jan 8, 2025 • 2h 21min
Should we take back British jihadis?
Should we take back British jihadis?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green MP Sian Berry, Tory MP Patrick Spencer, Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine and Sun political correspondent Jack Elsom.

Jan 7, 2025 • 2h 26min
How do you deal with a cancer diagnosis?
Is Robert Jenrick being too divisive?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP David Pinto-Duschinsky, former Conservative MP and minister Vicky Ford, the Spectator's Cindy Yu and campaigner and podcaster Mathew Hulbert.How do you deal with a cancer diagnosis?

Jan 6, 2025 • 2h 24min
Can Elon Musk be ignored?
Can Elon Musk be ignored?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Polly Billington, journalist and former Mirror editor Alison Phillips, Conservative peer Lord Ranger and the Spectator's Freddy Gray.

Jan 2, 2025 • 2h 28min
What would holding another grooming gangs inquiry achieve?
What would holding another grooming gangs inquiry achieve, how can using the phone while driving be made socially unacceptable again, and should the England men's cricket team boycott its upcoming match against Afghanistan over the Taliban's treatment of women?

Jan 1, 2025 • 2h 32min
Reaction to the New Orleans terror attack plus should the school curriculum be made more fun?
Reaction to the New Orleans terror attack, should the school curriculum be made more fun, and is Dry January becoming a fashion statement?

Dec 30, 2024 • 2h 30min
Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?
Who would you nominate for a New Year honour?