<p>Loose Ends this week is full of people who aren't afraid to say or do difficult things in the name of entertainment. The actor Nigel Planer will forever be associated with the character Neil from The Young Ones, so much so that Nigel's Mum thought he was vegetarian because Neil was, though Nigel definitely isn't. At least, he says, she remembered his name ... Show More
Oct 4
Joanna Lumley; James Graham; Esther Walker; Bret McKenzie; Nxdia; Clive Anderson
There's plenty of treasures, national and otherwise in this week's Loose Ends. Joanna Lumley describes selecting from a lifetime's worth of lists, poems and anecdotes to create a thoughtful, moving and often hilarious anthology that she says describes the workings of her mind per ... Show More
37m 19s
Sep 20
Neil Hannon & The Divine Comedy, Mark Gatiss, Kate Fox, AA Dhand, Edith Bowman
Edith Bowman is your host for a special Loose Ends live at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Bradford. Guests include the celebrated actor - from Sherlock to Mission Impossible - and writer - from Dr Who to Bookish - Mark Gatiss. He's at the festival starring in a Ra ... Show More
35m 59s
Sep 13
Moira Buffini, Josh Jones, George Egg, Urielle Klein-Mekongo, Black Country, New Road
Stuart Maconie's guests in Salford include comedian Josh Jones on his new tour 'I Haven't Won The Lottery So here's Another Show'. We find out what happens if he wins the lottery mid-run. Actor and writer Moira Buffini has just won the YA Book Prize for her debut novel Songlight. ... Show More
36m 13s
Jul 2023
Martin Roberts, Jimi Famurewa, Nadine Cooper, Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Today we welcome the writer, broadcaster and journalist Jimi Famurewa.
Martin Roberts, the broadcaster, property expert and host of BBC Television series Homes Under the Hammer.
And the founder of the Tuneless Choir, Nadine Cooper. Plus, we’ll hear the Inheritance Tracks from 'ki ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2020
The voice of the inner critic with Caroline Polachek, Robert Glasper, Colin Greenwood and Tamino
Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood discusses all things music with Tamino, Caroline Polachek, and Robert Glasper. Together, they’ll be attempt to solve the riddle of how they keep the creative flame alive, overcoming the voice of the inner critic, and why you need a plan B – a get out p ... Show More
31m 49s
Jan 2024
The Symphony
“Just keep going.”—Dave Chappelle
Featuring, in order of appearance:
Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon Stewart
Contains music by:
Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie Wonder
Record ... Show More
28m 39s
Jan 2024
A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism
“Everything is upside down!”
The Midnight Miracle crew is back—they, along with guests Jon Stewart and Q-Tip, get real on what's f'd-up in America today.
Featuring: Bill Murray, Arthur Jaffa, Pharoahe Monch, Jon Stewart, and Q-Tip
Contains audio clips featuring Maya Angelou, and ... Show More
28m 53s
Mar 2024
Ray Winstone, K Patrick, Ferris & Sylvester
Ray Winstone, star of Sexy Beast and Nil By Mouth, talks about new Netflix series The Gentlemen brought to television screens by director Guy Ritchie.K Patrick’s in the studio to read from their first collection of poetry Three Births, which explores nature, contemporary queer ex ... Show More
42m 24s
Dec 2014
John Kander on Cabaret, The Scottsboro Boys and Chicago
Kirsty Lang talks to John Kander, composer of Cabaret, New York New York and Chicago and one half of Broadway partnership Kander and Ebb.87 year old John Kander discusses The Scottsboro Boys, his final work with lyricist Fred Ebb, which is currently a hit in London's West End.How ... Show More
28m 42s