Radio interviews
LBC 97.3 Book Club: Iain talks to Nigel Farage
UKIP Leader Nigel Farage tells Iain Dale on LBC 97.3 about being locked in a pub 'for his own safety' on the campaign trail in Scotland. After his event was gatecrashed by 'Scottish nationalists'.
LBC 97.3 Book Club: Iain talks to Tia Sharp's Grandmother (Part 1)
Christine Bicknell and Tia's stepdad David Niles join Iain.
LBC 97.3 Book Club: Iain talks to Tia Sharp's Grandmother (Part 2)
Part two of an interview with Christine Bicknell and Tia's stepdad David Niles
LBC 97.3 Book Club: Iain talks to Fern Britton
Fern Britton talks about her novel 'The Holiday Home' and her TV career
Video: Iain is Interviewed by Student Sports Journalist Tommy Wathen
The interview covers Iain's career in politics and broadcasting, and all things West Ham.
LBC 97.3 Book Club: Iain talks to Charles Moore
Charles Moore discusses his authorised biography of Margaret Thatcher
Voice of Russia: Debate on Margaret Thatcher's Legacy
With Iain Dale, Michael Cockerell, Peter Tatchell and Nigel Wilmott. It's sparky!
What the Papers Say - Margaret Thatcher Edition
Iain presents Radio 4's What the Papers Say
LBC97.3 Iain Talks to Ann Barnes
Kent Police & Crime Commissioner Ann Barnes defends her stance on Paris Brown, the Youth PCC who had to resign over inappropriate tweets.
LBC97.3 Iain Talks to Jason Beattie
The Mirror's political editor defends his story on George Osborne and the disabled parking bay.
LBC97.3 Iain Talks to Dr David Starkey
"We've always been a nation of pissheads," David Starkey tells Iain.
Video: Andrew Marr Paper Review with Iain, Clare Short & Jude Kelly
Hosted by Sophie Raworth
LBC 97.3 Book Club: Iain talks to Barbara Taylor Bradford
Best selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford discusses her new book SECRETS FROM THE PAST
LBC 97.3 Book Club: Iain talks to Calder Walton
Calder Walton discusses how the intelligence services operated at the end of Empire.
Iain Dale talks to Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough talks about his series on Africa and his life in broadcasting
LBC97.3 Iain Has a Falling Out With a Galloway Supporting Interviewee
Iain Dale talks to an Israeli student and an Israel hating pundit about George Galloway's refusal to debate Israelis. It gets a bit heated.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Has a Testy Encounter With Anjem Choudary
Radical cleric Anjem Choudary is taken to task for his extremist views and is questioned about The Sun's sting on him.
Iain Dale talks to the Fleet Street Fox
Susan Boniface, aka The Fleet Street Fox, joins Iain to discuss her life as a blogger, tweeter and tabloid hack.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to a Rather Repetitive Rachel Reeves
A very on message Rachel Reeves manages to make the same point 8 times in 80 seconds.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Discusses Page 3 With Tracey Crouch, Margaret Hodge & John Thurso
From the LBC Parliament hour. Should Page 3 be banned?
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Gets a Scoop From Owen Paterson
Owen Paterson, the Environment Secretary addresses the horse meat scandal and tells Iain it could contain products "injurious to human health"
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Challenges a Caller Who Thinks People Choose to be Gay
Mosad from Golders Green called Iain's programme to talk about gay marriage. He suggested that people choose to be gay. He got more than he bargained for in return...
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Michael Winner
From the LBC Book Club on 20 December 2010, Michael Winner spends an hour talking to Iain about his life and relationships with the rich and famous.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Harry Wallop & Andrew Martin
Harry Wallop discusses his book CONSUMED and Andrew Martin talks about his book on the Tube, UNDERGROUND, OVERGROUND.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Interviews Lord Owen, Col Richard Kemp and Lord Malloch Brown about Mali & Algeria
Three interviews on the current situation in North Africa.
LBC 97.3: Tom Swarbrick with an Amusing Take on Obama's Inauguration
LBC reporter Tom Swarbrick wonders which US President sounds like the Thunderbirds narrator. Prepare to be amused.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to John Bird & Judith O'Reilly
John Bird discusses his book THE NECESSITY OF POVERTY and 'Wife in the North' Judith O'Reilly talks about A YEAR OF DOING GOOD.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Brenda about Dementia
Iain takes a very moving call from Brenda in Chelmsford about how she coped with her husband's dementia.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Leon McKenzie about Depression
Former Crystal Palace, Norwich and Fulham Footballer Leon McKenzie joins Iain to discuss depression and his attempt to take his own life, detailed in his book MY FIGHT WITH LIFE
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale discusses Transsexualism
Following the controversial article in the Observer by Julie Burchill, Iain discusses what it's like to be a member of the transgender community in the UK today.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Benjamin Cohen about Social Media Addiction
What constitutes an addiction to social media? Iain Dale, Benjamin Cohen and Siobhan Benita discuss.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Paul McKenna
Paul McKenna talks about his new book HYPNOTIC GASTRIC BAND, and about hypnosis.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Richard Davenport-Hines
Richard Davenport-Hines talks about his new book AN ENGLISH AFFAIR and the impact of the Profumo scandal on British society.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Duke Safo
Duke Safo explains why he has turned to the internet to raise funds to pay for his mother's funeral.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to the Danish Ambassador about Borgen & The Killing
Danish Ambassador Anne Hedensted Steffensen joins Iain to discuss why Danish TV dramas have become so popular.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Ed Balls
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls talks about his jobs plan for the long term unemployed, child benefit, Peter Mandelson and how he spent Christmas.
LBC: The Best of the Iain Dale Show 2012
Listen to some moving clips from a programme on rape, hosted by Iain in November.
LBC Book Club: Best of 2012 (Part 2)
Bruno Tonioli, Sue Townsend, Clare Balding and Joan Rivers talk about their recently published books.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale on Brian Haw
Iain discusses with sculptor Amanda Ward whether a statue should be built in Parliament Square to commemorate Brian Haw
LBC Book Club: Best of 2012 (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2. With Jack Straw, Lady Pamela Hicks, Peter Hennessy and President Mary Robinson.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Clashes With Jim in Eltham
During a phone in on gay marriage Jim is rather anti. But he says he is not homophobic. Never let it be said. Let the fireworks begin.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Ann Clwyd
Iain and Labour MP Ann Clywd discuss their experiences of nursing failings and take calls from listeners.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Steve Richards
Steve Richard talks about his one man theatre show, ROCK 'N ROLL POLITICS
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Rob Shepherd
Rob Shepherd talks about his biography of Westminster.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Michael Fassio
Michael Fassio talks about his book DEMENTIA & MUM: WHO REALLY CARES?
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale debates the findings of the Leveson Report
Thor Halvorssen and Professor Steven Barnett join Iain Dale to discuss the fallout from Leveson.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig discusses her new book HEROINES & HARRIDANS
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Gets Emotional About Grief
In a half hour discussion on dealing with long term grief, callers get very emotional and Iain has his moments too.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Nadine Dorries
Nadine accuses female Tory MPs who criticise her for her jungle exploits of 'jealousy'.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Margaret Beckett & John Rentoul
Discussion on Tony Blair's speech on Britain's need to remain at the heart of Europe.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale's Sunday Debate: Leveson
Mark Lewis, Professor Stephen Barnet and Jim Fitzpatrick MP debate the imminent Leveson Report.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Lady Pamela Hicks
Iain talks to Lady Pamela Hicks, daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten, talks about her new book, DAUGHTER OF EMPIRE
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale's Mental Health Special
This was Iain Dale's nomination for Speech Radio Programme of the Year in the MIND media awards 2012
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale's Mental Health Special on Work Capability Assessments
Iain Dale interviews Chris Grayling and Paul Farmer and takes calls on the Work Capability assessments. Nominated for News & Current Affairs Programme of the Year in the MIND Media awards 2012.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Jack Straw
Jack Straw talks about his newly published memoirs, LAST MAN STANDING
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale looks at TWIGHLIGHT & Teenage Obsessions
Are teenage obsessions healthy? Iain Dale interviews his sister Tracey and 13 year old Philly and talks to teenagers waiting for the Premiere of Twighlight who were camping out in Leicester Square.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale interviews Simon Weston
On Remembrance Sunday Iain Dale asks Simon Weston how he marks the day, and at the end they discuss Falklands War hero Ian Dale, who was killed on the Sir Galahad.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale's Washington Diary
From Iain Dale's Sunday morning programme in Washington DC for the US presidential election.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Nick Robinson
The BBC political editor discusses his new book LIVE FROM DOWNING STREET.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale interviews Ed Miliband about Mental Health policy
A 90 minute special on mental health policy, featuring a ten minute interview with Ed Miliband and many moving phone calls
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale interviews Conrad Black
Half an hour with the former Telegraph publisher, talking about his new memoir, A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE.
LSE Pulse Radio: Iain is Interviewed by Mike & Christina
Iain spends an hour being interviewed by LSE student radio presenters Christina Mysko and Mike Pearson.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Miranda Hart
Comedienne Miranda Hart talks about her new book, IS IT ME?
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Jonathan Dimbleby
Jonathan Dimbleby talks about his new book DESTINY IN THE DESERT
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale interviews Polar Explorer Dwayne Fields
Dwayne Fields is embarking on a trip to the South Pole. He tells Iain Dale why.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Andrew Marr
Andrew Marr talks about his new book A HISTORY OF THE WORLD
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Joan Rivers
48 minutes of comedy chat with the Queen of Comedy, Joan Rivers.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Joyce in Erith... And Cries
In a discussion about infant deaths, Joyce in Erith's story makes Iain weep.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to David Owen & Ruth Winstone
Ruth Winstone talks about EVENTS DEAR BOY EVENTS and David Owen discusses EUROPE RESTRICTURED.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Ed Miliband
Iain talks to the Labour leader at the end of his 2012 conference.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Entices Ed Balls to Play the Piano
The Shadow Chancellor tinkles the ivories at the Labour Party Conference
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell reveals to Iain he is thinking about becoming an MP
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Mary Robinson
The former Irish President discusses her new memoirs.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Lord Ashcroft
Michael Ashcroft talks about his new book HEROES OF THE SKIES
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Clare Balding
Clare Balding talks about her book MY FAMILY & OTHER ANIMALS
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli discusses his memoir MY STORY
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Simon Callow & Jane Ridley
Simon Callow discusses his biography of Charles Dickens and Jane Ridley talks about her biography of Edward VII.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to horror writer James Herbert
James Herbert talks about his latest book ASH and his career as Britain's leading horror writer.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to singer Alfie Boe
Fascinating insight into the motivations and life of singing sensation Alfie Boe.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Tom Bradby
Tom Bradby talks about the film dramatisation of his novel SHADOW DANCER.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Hosts a Phone in on Male Attitues to Rape
Is rape something only a woman can understand? WARNING: Listeners may find some of the content upsetting.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to George Galloway
George Galloway says Julian Assange's sexual behaviour does not amount to rape.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Simon Jordan
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan discusses his book BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Jessica Ennis
Jessica Ennis reveals what it was like to win a gold medal 12 hours previously.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Hosts a Phone in on Psychics & Mediums
Are psychics real? Iain seeks to find out from his listeners.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Peter Hennessy
Professor Peter Hennessy discusses his latest book DISTILLING THE FRENZY
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell talks about his final volume of diaries BURDEN OF POWER
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Talks to John Barrowman
John Barrowman talks to Iain's callers about gay equality, bullying and homosexual rights in other countries.
Video: Iain Interviews John Penrose MP
From the Class of 2005 series on 18 Doughty Street
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Hosts a Phone in Dealing With Grief
A month after his mother died, Iain asks why we find bereavement so difficult.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale's Mental Health Special
A special phone in on dealing with mental health issues.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to David Baddiel
Football funny man David Baddiel chats to Iain about the relationship between football and politics.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Simon Callow
Simon Callow talks about his new book on Charles Dickens.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Tom Bower
Tom Bower discusses his biography of Simon Cowell and his other books.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Margaret Thatcher about the Royal Wedding
Lady Thatcher talks about what she expects from the Royal Wedding.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton John discusses her new cook book and her career in entertainment.
Iain Dale talks to Mary Beard
Professor Mary Beard talks about the book of her blog ALL IN A DON'S DAY
Iain Dale talks to Charles Clarke & Julia Neuberger
A 45 minute discussion asking should there be any limits to religious freedoms?
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Talks to Sir Tim Rice
Sir Tim talks about his life in theatre and offers his views on curren political issues
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Darren Rathband
Iain talks to PC David Rathband's twin brother Darren about his suicide.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to West Ham Co-Chair David Gold
Iain & David Gold talk about the politics of football.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale's talks to Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes talks about Titanic, Downton Abbey and an elected House of Lords.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Stefanie Powers
Hart to Hart star Stefanie Powers talks about her autobiography ONE FROM THE HART
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Photjournalist Paul Conroy
Paul Conroy talks about his terrible injuries from Syria and his work with Marie Colvin.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to James Caan
Dragon's Den star James Caan talks about his book on how to start a new business.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Joan Collins
Joan Collins discusses her book THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOAN.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to Stan Collymore about Cyberbullying
Former England player Stan Collymore explains what it is like to be bullied on Twitter.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale talks to a Caller About His Dating Horror Stories
John in Southgate rang in... hilarious.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Sue Townsend
Adrian Mole author discusses her book THE WOMAN WHO WENT TO BED FOR A YEAR.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to JoJo Moyes
JoJo Moyes discusses her novel, ME BEFORE YOU
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to JFK's Mistress, Mimi Alford
How do you ask a 69 year old if she gave the President's aide a blow job? Find out...
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Has a Row With an Argie Apologist
Professor Guillermo and Iain were supposed to talk about the Falklands. They really didn't get on.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Alastair Campbell about Depression
Alastair Campbell discusses he e-Book, THE MANIC DEPRESSIVE
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale Is Made to Cry by Sue in Twickenham
During a discussion about living with an alcoholic, Iain is moved to tears by a caller. The call lasted more than 20 minutes - very unusual in talk radio.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Coleen Nolan
Coleen Nolan discusses her autobiography UPFRONT AND PERSONAL.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Simon Mann
Former mercenary Simon Mann discusses his new book.
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale deals with an Anti-American caller
Darren from Walthamstow isn't a fan of the USA. Iain begs to differ.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth discusses his latest Sherlock Holmes Novel and much else besides.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Robert Hardman
Daily Mail royal editor Robert Hardman discusses his new book on The Queen.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Alistair Darling
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling discusses his book on the financial crisis.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to A P McCoy
Champion Jockey A P McCoy discusses his career in horseracing.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Paul Gascoigne
Gazza discusses his latest book of memories.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Jonathan Powell
Tony Blair's Chief of Staff discusses his book on power.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Bob Marshall-Andrews
Former Labour MP Bob Marshall-Andrews discusses his autobiography.
Video: Speech to the Microsoft Politics & Technology Forum, Sydney
Hosted by Microsoft in Sydney, Australia
Australian blogger Sligherrian interviews Iain
A 30 minute interview on internet & Aussie politics.
Video: Iain speaks to the BBC College of Journalism about his media work
BBC College of Journalism, 10 May 2011
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale & Lynnette Burrows fall out over Kissing in Public
Fireworks occur over whether two gay people should be allowed to kiss in public. Mrs Burrows thinks not!
LBC 97.3: Iain Dale's Tribute to Sir Simon Milton
Sir Simon Milton's death saddened the whole of London. Iain pays tribute to him.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Peter Hain & Toby Harnden
Peter Hain discusses OUTSIDE IN and Toby Harnden talks about his history of the Welsh Guards.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Michael Dobbs
Michael Dobbs discusses his writing career.
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to David Leigh
David Leigh talks about his new book on Wikileaks and Julian Assange
LBC Book Club: Iain Dale talks to Peter Sissons
Peter Sissons discusses his career in journalism and broadcasting.
Video: Iain takes part in Newsnight Industrial Relations Feature
BBC Newsnight with Nicholas Jones
Video: Iain appears with Bucks Fizz in a Making Your Mind Up Video
A get out the vote video with a funny ending :)
Iain has a blazing row with George Galloway over Margaret Thatcher (Part 2)
TalkSport, August 2009
Iain has a blazing row with George Galloway over Margaret Thatcher (Part 1)
TalkSport, August 2009
Oneword Radio: Iain Dale interviews Michael Foot
Michael Foot spends an hour with Iain Dale on his 90th birthday
Video: Iain's Post Orwell Blog Awards 'Downfall' Video
Hilarious parody of Iain not winning the Orwell Blog Prize
Video: 18 Doughty Street's Greatest Hits
18 Doughty Street's final programme with Iain Dale & Zoe Anne Phillips
Video: Iain & Andrew Mitchell Debate Rwanda
18 Doughty Street - include 3x15 min documentaries
Video: Iain's Short Documentay on the Rwandan Genocide
Iain reports from Rwanda for 18 Doughty Street, July 2007
Video: Iain Interviews Football Commentator Barry Davies About His Life
18 Doughty Street, Brought to Book
Video: Iain & Yasmin Alibhai Brown crossexamine Martin Bell
18 Doughty Street: Crosstalk, 2007
Video: Iain & Yasmin Alibhai Brown cross-examine Douglas Murray
18 Doughty Street Crosstalk: It gets rather angry...
Video: Iain interviews Boris Johnson in 2007
18 Doughty Street - Boris Johnson's first interview after he was selected as Tory candidate for London mayor.
Video: Iain & Alex Hilton discuss the rise of blogging ... in 2006
GMTV with Steve Richards