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Radio Oldie 481 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

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

Episodes

480: Editor Harry Mount chats to Fruity Metcalf, editor of the new Oldie Review of Books, free with the July issue of The Oldie Jun 24, 2026 855 They gossip about her wild night in Manhattan with old friend Jay McInerney, author of Bright Lights, Big City – and wonder why authors aren't as glamorous as they used to be.What makes for the best book covers? Fruity talks about the joy of working for Virago, who made the glorious green jackets, with the ideal paintings to match. And why do all covers now seem to have a man in a suit loitering
479: Kathy Lette in conversation with Charlotte Metcalf Jun 24, 2026 2450 Kathy Lette burst onto our scenes as the exuberant and hilariously outspoken Australian novelist with Puberty Blues when she was just 17. With 20 more novels to her name since then, she talks to Charlotte Metcalf about her move to Britain, her marriages, sex and relationships, raising an autistic son and her latest novel The Sisterhood Rules which is underpinned by her determination to boost olde
478: Pru Leith at the Oldie Literary Lunch Jun 22, 2026 440 Pru Leith speaking about her new book, Being Old... and Learning to Love It!, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Irelands Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.The lunch was sponsored by Kirker Holidays.
477: Robert Hardman at the Oldie Literary Lunch Jun 22, 2026 885 Robert Hardman speaking about his book, Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Inside Story, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Ireland's historic Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.The lunch was sponsored by Kirker Holidays.
476: A N Wilson at the Oldie Literary Lunch Jun 22, 2026 749 A N Wilson speaking about his book, The Wise and Their Works: The Great Exhibition of 1851, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Ireland's historic Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.The lunch was sponsored by Kirker Holidays.
475: Andrew Gailey at the Oldie Literary Lunch Jun 22, 2026 727 Andrew Gailey speaking about his book, The Lost Imperialist: Lord Dufferin, Memory and Mythmaking in an Age of Celebrity, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at Northern Ireland's historic Clandeboye Estate near Belfast, on June 20th 2026.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.
474: When Harry Met Fruity – the July Issue Jun 18, 2026 1073 Oldie Editor Harry Mount and Supplements Editor Charlotte Metcalf enjoy the latest issue of the magazine. They discuss Tony Adams' last drink and Liz Hodgkinson's vow of celibacy.
473: David Hockney's biographer Christopher Sykes talks to Harry Mount Jun 17, 2026 1611 Christopher Sykes, author of Hockney: The Biography, tells Harry Mount what the late, great painter was really like and why his pictures were quite so captivating.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.
472: Andrew Graham-Dixon at the Oldie Literary Lunch Jun 16, 2026 739 Andrew Graham-Dixon speaking about his new book, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 16th 2026.
471: Sinclair McKay at the Oldie Literary Lunch Jun 16, 2026 697 Sinclair McKay speaking about his new book, Dad's Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard in WW2, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 16th 2026.
470: James Reed at the Oldie Literary Lunch Jun 16, 2026 857 James Reed speaking about his new book, Karma Capitalism: Why Being a Good Business is Good Business, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on June 16th 2026.
469: The Odd Couple, sponsored by Baillie Gifford Actual Investors: John Humphrys and Matthew Norman on the World Cup Jun 11, 2026 2766 World Cup fever is building for everyone – except John Humphrys. The last game the legendary broadcaster watched was the World Cup Final in 1966 – ever since, he has loathed professional sport. Meanwhile, Matthew Norman, former Evening Standard sports columnist, has written two books about sport – and will be glued to the telly for the next month.This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie

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