Writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth launches his new podcast “Rosebud” on September 1st – St Giles’s Day. In this new series, Gyles will talk to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences.

 

The title is a nod to the name of publishing magnate Charles Foster Kane's childhood sledge in the classic Orson Welles film Citizen Kane.

 

Expect laughter, fascinating stories, revelations and, of course, the odd name-drop from Gyles.

 

Guests for series 1 will include Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes, James Bond star Dame Judi Dench, former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Rest is Politics host Rory Stewart, TV hosts AJ Odudu and Alison Hammond, geneticist legend Professor Richard Dawkins, Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh, as well as Kathleen Stock, Ken Bruce, Sir Ben Okri and Dame Maureen Lipman.