Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Episodes
Tony Hadley: “I Didn’t Think True Was a Single”
James O'Brien interviews Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley, who reflects on his working-class upbringing in Islington and his early ambition to become a surgeon.
Francis Fukuyama: The End of History author on democracy under threat
James O’Brien interviews political scientist Francis Fukuyama to clarify the widespread misinterpretation of his seminal work, *The End of History*.
Jay Rayner: Why Trying to Be Liked Is a Recipe for Failure
James O'Brien interviews food critic Jay Rayner, who discusses his new memoir and his 28-year career reviewing restaurants.
Robert Harris: From Tony Blair’s Inner Circle to Hollywood’s Conclave
James O’Brien interviews author Robert Harris, who traces his journey from a working-class Nottingham childhood to becoming a bestselling novelist.
Alexei Sayle: I never thought we’d end up here
Alexei Sayle discusses his new memoir, reflecting on his upbringing in a Jewish, atheist, communist household and his pivotal role in founding alternative comedy.
Amelia Dimoldenberg: How Chicken Shop Date became a global phenomenon
James O'Brien interviews Amelia de Moldenburg, creator of Chicken Shop Date, about her journey from aspiring Vogue editor to viral content creator.
Dr Ranj Singh: “I Was Outed To My Parents”
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Tim Booth: The Story of James, Sit Down and Laid
James O'Brien interviews Tim Booth of the band James, who reflects on his traumatic boarding school years, his battle with an inherited liver disease, and his spiritual journey.
Tom Kerridge: “Being a Chef is Nothing To Do with Food”
Tom Kerridge discusses his evolution from a Gloucester upbringing to a prominent hospitality activist, highlighting his cross-party political engagements on VAT reform.
Ravi Singh: The man who runs towards disaster
Guest Carl Saeed recounts his journey from a Sikh refugee in Punjab to a UK-based humanitarian activist, driven by his father’s WWII trauma and his own experiences with racism in Slough.