Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Matt Forde's Political Party
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| Why I'm still fighting for veterans (and why I've put on weight) with Johnny Mercer | 19 oct. 2026 | 00:45:05 | |
Johnny Mercer is back! He may have lost his seat two years ago but his passion hasn't dimmed and he's as motivated as ever to deliver for veterans. He also reckons he's put on weight because of going to the pub more now that he's not an MP. So the big question is... pork scratchings or crisps? Buy Johnny's book 'No Way To Run A Country' here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/johnny-mercer/no-way-to-run-a-country/9781037407468 Get your wedding or prom dress from Dress Barn: See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall and Mishal Husain 21 December: Wes Streeting https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Smart Phones and the link to tyranny: James Marriott | 12 oct. 2026 | 00:57:34 | |
James Marriott is an exceptional writer. His debut book 'The New Dark Ages' charts our shocking decline in reading and what the political impact of that already is. This is a warning about the profound impact on smart phones on us as human beings and how they are directly linked to the rise of charismatic, populist leaders. Reading less and scrolling more is ruining our politics. It's not massively optimistic, but it is absolutely compelling. Buy James's book 'The New Dark Ages' here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/482835/the-new-dark-ages-by-marriott-james/9781847929518 See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall and Mishal Husain 21 December: Wes Streeting https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Burnham's TikTok Teens: Lottie Viola and Poppy Alsford | 05 oct. 2026 | 00:52:16 | |
Why is Andy Burnham's online game so strong? And what the hell is looksmaxxing? Two of the social media stars behind the Prime Minister's online dominance explain what works well on TikTok and Instagram and why the new PM is so adept at it. Lottie, 19, and Poppy, 17, don't just take us inside the world of political stan accounts, they give us a fascinating insight into how young people think about politics and their futures and why they find progressive politics so hopeful. This is a glimpse into the political future with two young people already shaping the present. See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall and Mishal Husain 21 December: Wes Streeting https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I was the only MP allowed into Gaza. This is what I saw: Labour Minister Melanie Ward | 28 sept. 2026 | 01:02:53 | |
Melanie Ward has only been an MP two years and she is already a government minister, promoted to the government by Andy Burnham. Melanie worked in international aid before becoming an MP and continues to be an advocate for some of the most vulnerable people on the planet. Two years ago she visited Gaza and she describes the horrors she witnessed. This is a frank discussion about why Labour's policy on Gaza has changed and what it means for the Middle East and for domestic politics here in the UK. And as Labour gathers in Liverpool for its Annual Conference, what song might Melanie be singing at the karaoke..? See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall and Mishal Husain 21 December: Wes Streeting https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 'My Trump joke went viral but it had a serious point': SDLP leader Claire Hanna | 21 sept. 2026 | 01:00:45 | |
Claire Hanna went viral with a superb joke about Donald Trump after he apparently supported a united Ireland.
The leader of the SDLP gives us a comprehensive and entertaining briefing about the state of politics in Northern Ireland and has clear ideas about how to improve the system and its politics.
On top of the detail, passionate and funny, Claire embodies the hope of a politics free of sectarianism. See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall and Mishal Husain 21 December: Wes Streeting
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027:
MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I worked for Keir Starmer inside Number 10: here's what REALLY happened, with Matt Langford | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:53:26 | |
Matt Langford was Special Adviser to The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, from the day he became Prime Minister to the day he left.
He takes us inside the famous black door and tells us what Keir Starmer was really like as a leader, a boss and a man.
He tells us what it was really like in those final weeks in between the local election results and the Prime Minister's departure.
And he reveals the true extent of Larry the Cat's power and influence. This is an unmissable nosey around the most famous address in the country.
See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027:
MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How I will lead Labour to victory in Scotland: Michael Marra | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:53:12 | |
Many have failed... but is Michael Marra the man to finally lead Labour to success in Scotland?
It's a huge task that has proved beyond nine leaders, so what would Michael do differently? And does having Andy Burnham as Prime Minister help?
More importantly, what on earth happened to him in Malawi?
And is he really a proper 6Music dad?
See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London) GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027:
MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I was diagnosed with cancer on election day: Malcolm Offord LIVE in Edinburgh | 31 août 2026 | 01:03:30 | |
This is astonishing. Malcolm Offord is the leader of Reform in Scotland and led them to a huge result in May, tying with Scottish Labour on 17 seats. But that day had mixed feelings for him as he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was the latest chapter in an incredible life that led him from Greenock on the west coast of Scotland, to the House of Lords via the City of London. Made a peer and a minister by Boris Johnson, Malcolm has brilliant stories about dealing with him, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London) GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We underestimated the SNP: Douglas Alexander LIVE in Edinburgh | 24 août 2026 | 01:04:00 | |
Douglas Alexander has been around for ages and he still looks fresh-faced. In this frank and entertaining hour the Secretary of State for Scotland reveals why Labour failed so badly at this year's Holyrood elections. He also takes us behind-the-scenes of the first weeks of the Burnham government as well as the fall of Keir Starmer. PLUS stories from the good old Blair/Brown days and more importantly: what's his ideal Greggs order? See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sturgeon wrong to criticise SNP: Stephen Flynn LIVE in Edinburgh | 17 août 2026 | 01:02:42 | |
One of the SNP's top talents, Stephen Flynn is on hilarious form at the Edinburgh Festival. He opens up about his frustrations with Nicola Sturgeon's critique of the SNP campaign and exclusively reveals that he'd already resigned as SNP Leader in Westminster BEFORE the 2024 general election had been called. Stephen's got great stories about small talk with ex-Prime Ministers at the Cenotaph as well as his experiences from his summer travelling across the USA with the Tartan Army at the World Cup. It's clear to see why he's so highly regarded, especially as he had to overcome major health problems in his youth. This is a story of resilience, determination. And football. See the Political Party Live on Stage: 18 August: Douglas Alexander (Edinburgh) 20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh) 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLEOld Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EXCLUSIVE: What really happened when I told Keir Starmer to resign, with Anas Sarwar | 10 août 2026 | 01:01:55 | |
This is an exclusive, the first interview Anas has given since becoming a Minister and a Lord. No stone is unturned as he tells us: What really happened when he called on Keir Starmer to resign. Why Scottish Labour lost so badly. Why he believes there are still legitimate questions the SNP must answer about the party finances... And so much more. It's packed. Best enjoyed with a black coffee... See the Political Party Live on Stage: 15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh) 18 August: Douglas Alexander (Edinburgh) 20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh) 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Huw Edwards sabotaged my show: Broadcasting legend Simon McCoy on what really happened at the BBC | 03 août 2026 | 01:07:52 | |
Simon McCoy is the man who made BBC News funny. He is also an absolute news obsessive. In this fascinating and entertaining interview, he tells us what it was like moving from the BBC to GB News, what frustrated him about covering the Brexit referendum, and the intervention that Huw Edwards made about Simon's afternoon slot on News 24. Packed full of behind-the-scenes insight, this is an absolute cracker with one of our most gifted broadcasters.
GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027: MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre 13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 14 CHORLEY Theatre 18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange 19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks 20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn 21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal 23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall 26 NORWICH Playhouse 27 NORWICH Playhouse JUNE 2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright 4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre 5 READING Concert Hall 8 CARDIFF The Glee Club 9 BATH Komedia 10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre 11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre 15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal 16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables 18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre 30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse JULY 1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station 2 GLASGOW The Glee Club 4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh) 15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh) 18 August: TBC (Edinburgh) 20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh) 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Top Blairite: Why I'm Not Blairite Anymore | 27 juil. 2026 | 01:08:55 | |
John McTernan is one of the most fascinating voices on the British left.
He worked at the centre of 10 Downing Street as Tony Blair's Political Secretary.
But now he's in a slightly different space.
His perspective has shifted and he sees new Labour as the end of a different era.
Now he believes Labour has to be more left wing.
So what's changed?
And how many more agree with him? SEE Matt's brand-new stand-up show 'Project Holy Moly' at the Edinburgh Festival 5-30 August: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dan Neidle | 20 juil. 2026 | 00:56:03 | |
Dan is a tax expert. A proper tax expert.
You may have seen him on Channel 4 recently getting immensely frustrated with Gary Stevenson about a wealth tax.
Dan doesn't agree with a wealth tax and in this fascinating interview he explains why.
He also tells us what really happened during the filming of that infamous interview and what bits were left out...
See Matt at the Soho Theatre trying out new material, 21-25 July: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress-4/
Subscribe to Andrew's new podcast, The Andrew Neil Report: https://open.spotify.com/show/033rtEM2eq993E22SE0vPm
See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh) 15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh) 18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh) 20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh) 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Andrew Neil | 13 juil. 2026 | 01:05:40 | |
The one-and-only Andrew Neil pops in for a gripping hour of political and media analysis.
What's it like working for Rupert Murdoch?
Has Andrew ever tried to go into politics?
What really happened with Bobby Gillespie?
All that and so much more!
See Matt at the Soho Theatre trying out new material, 21-25 July: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress-4/
Subscribe to Andrew's new podcast, The Andrew Neil Report: https://open.spotify.com/show/033rtEM2eq993E22SE0vPm
See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh) 15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh) 18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh) 20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh) 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Suzanne Moore | 06 juil. 2026 | 01:02:14 | |
You're not going to hear anyone else talk about politics like this.
Suzanne is an original thinker. From bunking off school and doing acid while selling Marxism Today to ending up writing for The Telegraph. Her route through her career and life is completely unorthodox.
She has a truly adventurous take on life and that informs her unique political analysis.
This is a one-of-a-kind episode.
See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh) 15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh) 18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh) 20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh) 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Andy Burnham - Replay | 30 juin 2026 | 01:17:11 | |
Let's go back in time five years and see what, if anything, has really changed... In 2021 Andy was Mayor of Manchester but was clearly developing his thinking on where power in the UK lies. This is a great mix of thoughtful political analysis and riveting behind-the-scenes detail as Andy tells the incredible inside story behind his showdowns with the UK and Scottish governments. He also tells the heartbreaking story of the Hlllsborough families' long campaign for justice and his role in changing the Labour government's position, including the moment he stands in front of a packed Anfield at the memorial service.
See the Political Party Live on Stage: 9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh) 15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh) 18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh) 20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh) 9 November: Liz Kendall (London) 21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Johann Lamont | 22 juin 2026 | 01:12:31 | |
This. Is. Superb.
The former leader of Scottish Labour gives an impassioned and engrossing analysis of everything happening in Scottish and UK politics:
· SNP corruption · Triple by-election reaction · Scottish media pig pen · PLUS! Tartan Army action
It's everything you'd want and more.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 9 November: Liz Kendall 21 December: Wes Streeting
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
June
26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July
3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE
8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE
16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
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| Beeban Kidron | 15 juin 2026 | 00:54:02 | |
From Hollywood film director to campaigner against the evils of Big Tech, via the House of Lords.
Beeban Kidron is a force of nature and her new book 'Users' charts the rise of Big Tech and crucially tells us how we can fight back.
This is a fascinating and hilarious interview with a national asset who has dedicated her life to fighting injustice online.
Oh, and there's a cracking story about Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes.
BUY Beeban's book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/480182/users-by-kidron-beeban/9780753562468 THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
9 November: Liz Kendall
Plus many more to be announced soon!
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
June
15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE 26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July
3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE 8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE 16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
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| Jeremy Hunt | 09 juin 2026 | 00:49:30 | |
Prepare yourself for a big fat dose of political optimism.
Jeremy Hunt is asking a big question: can we be rich again?
His latest book seeks to answer this and before he gets into what needs to change, he also believes that there's plenty to be cheerful about.
How can the government quickly deliver growth?
What makes the UK uniquely placed to benefit from AI?
What's his personal best London Marathon time?
All this and more in a refreshingly positive take on politics.
DONATE to Sarcoma UK https://www.justgiving.com/page/jeremy-remembers-charlie
BUY Jeremy's book: https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/can-we-be-rich-again-the-extraordinary-potential-of-the-british-economy-by-jeremy-hunt-coming-5-june
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
9 November: Liz Kendall
Plus many more to be announced soon!
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
June 9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre 10 Chipping Norton Theatre
12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE
16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE
26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July
3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE
8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE
16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 405. Lucy Powell - LIVE | 03 juin 2026 | 01:23:07 | |
This is a cracking briefing from Labour's Deputy Leader. On Makerfield and what happens next for the party.
Lucy takes us inside the heart of the Labour Party... do Labour MPs and members actually want a leadership election? And what would happen if there was one?
Are the issues that Labour faces actually to do with Keir Starmer at all?
Lucy is also a massive football fan, but how does she behave at games... the answer may surprise you.
PLUS... beauty tips on how to look 20 years younger.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
9 November: Liz Kendall
Plus many more to be announced soon!
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
June 3 Portsmouth New Theatre Royal - EXTRA DATE
4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre 5 Cambridge Junction 6 Sheffield Steamworks 9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre 10 Chipping Norton Theatre
12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE
16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE
26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July
3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE
8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE
16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 404. Kieran Andrews | 26 mai 2026 | 00:54:19 | |
This is an absolute scorcher with ITV Borders' Political Editor.
Kieran gives an entertaining and comprehensive analysis of the Holyrood election results and what they mean for the future of Scottish and UK politics.
From an MSP elected on a student visa to what impact Scotland's World Cup campaign will have, it's all in here.
Enjoy! THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
1 June: Andy Burnham
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
May 26 Hay Festival 27 Lowestoft Marina Theatre 28 Steyning Festival 29 Maidenhead Norden Farm 31 Nottingham Theatre Royal
June 3 Portsmouth New Theatre Royal - EXTRA DATE 4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre 5 Cambridge Junction 6 Sheffield Steamworks 9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre 10 Chipping Norton Theatre 12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE 26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July 3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE 8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE 16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Samantha Niblett | 19 mai 2026 | 00:47:59 | |
Samantha was only elected in 2024 but she's already making waves, especially with her 'Yes, Sex Please, We're British' campaign.
It's certainly ruffled feathers and we talk about what she wants to achieve with it, what the reaction has been and whether the Prime Minister supports it.
Plus, of course, a bit of Labour leadership stuff...
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
1 June: Andy Burnham
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 402. Lewis Goodall | 13 mai 2026 | 01:33:52 | |
WOAH.
Recorded the night Labour MPs began calling on Keir Starmer to resign, this is an adrenaline-fuelled up-to-the-minute analysis of what has gone wrong and what happens next.
PLUS great stuff about Lewis's life growing up, his book, his mum and the dynamic between him, Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel.
It's a corker.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
1 June: Andy Burnham
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 401. Steve Baker | 04 mai 2026 | 01:03:12 | |
Strap on in for an adrenaline-fuelled hour with former Conservative minister Steve Baker.
This is packed full of honest reflections on the faith, life, mental health... and so much more.
Steve is a deep thinker and has continued to analyse politics since he left Parliament.
This is cracking.
CHECK OUT Steve's project, 'Fighting for a Free Future' here:
https://www.fightingforafreefuture.com/
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
11 May: Lewis Goodall
1 June: Andy Burnham
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
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| Show 400. Andrew Marr - Replay | 27 avr. 2026 | 01:22:56 | |
This is a classic from the back catalogue.
You are about to be thoroughly entertained by one of the best raconteurs in the history of the show. Andrew Marr is one of the most gifted broadcasters that Britain has ever produced and he shares hilarious stories from his wonderful career.
This is a show packed with powerful moments, including the mistakes Andrew thinks the media made in their coverage of Iraq, and his experiences of interviewing leading politicians like Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. Andrew Marr isn't just a gifted journalist, he's fantastic company. Enjoy!
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
11 May: Lewis Goodall
1 June: Andy Burnham
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 399. Shabana Mahmood - LIVE | 22 avr. 2026 | 01:36:59 | |
Shabana Mahmood doesn't hold back in this impassioned, thoughtful and hilarious interview.
This is the Home Secretary as you've never heard her before.
Nothing is off limits in this wide-ranging interview which includes reflections on her upbringing, her solution for dealing with immigration and a revelation about her hobby that you'd never see coming.
Warning: includes protestors. And a very direct response from the Home Secretary.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
11 May: Lewis Goodall
1 June: Andy Burnham
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 398. Ben Judah | 13 avr. 2026 | 01:01:28 | |
This is a top level briefing from one of the best minds in foreign policy.
Ben was Special Adviser to David Lammy when he was Foreign Secretary.
He's been in the room for some of the most important meetings of the last few years, including face-to-face meetings with JD Vance.
In this gripping episode he answers some of the biggest questions about global instability.
What should the UK do to mitigate the shift in American policy?
How terrifying is the future?
What do these changes mean for politics in the UK?
How can the British state be changed to work better?
How radical do we need to be when it comes to racial and religious integration at home?
Big questions with big answers from one of the most compelling voices in modern politics.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
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| Show 397. Claire Coutinho | 06 avr. 2026 | 00:49:54 | |
Claire is the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Climate Change and Net Zero, having been Secretary of State in the last Conservative government... and she's changed her position on Net Zero.
In this candid and entertaining interview, she tells us why she's changed her mind and her frustrations with the system.
Claire also talks about having to confront her own mortality after the traumatic birth of her son and what it's done for her outlook on life.
Plus, freedom of speech, class, race and everything else going on in politics at the moment.
It's a classic.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
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| Show 396. Lisa Nandy LIVE | 31 mars 2026 | 01:36:58 | |
How does Labour defeat Reform and the Greens?
What would count as success in the local, Holyrood and Cardiff elections for Labour?
PLUS, The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport talks
Culture Media
and...
Peroni, AI and Britney Spears.
It's a classic.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
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| Show 395. Chris Curtis | 23 mars 2026 | 00:52:36 | |
Chris is 32 and was elected in 2024.
Despite that, he's already made a name for himself as the co-chair of the Labour Growth Group.
But who are they and what would they do differently?
A former pollster, what's his take on Labour's position and can it be saved?
More importantly, what is the most nutritious item on the Wetherspoons menu?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
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| Show 394. Karl Turner | 16 mars 2026 | 01:02:08 | |
Strap in for an energetic hour of raw analysis from Labour's Karl Turner.
He's been going viral lately and you're about to discover why.
Karl is forthright but fair in assessing Labour's issues and what the PLP actually want from the leadership.
His perspective my surprise you.
He's also had his fair share of health issues in the last few years and is open and honest about it all.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
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| Show 393. Zack Polanski - LIVE | 11 mars 2026 | 01:45:11 | |
Zack Polanski has catapulted The Green Party into the national conversation like no-one else before him.
So how have The Greens captured so much attention?
What do they actually stand for?
Can his policies survive until the election?
And more importantly, what was his favourite meat?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 392. Christopher Snowdon | 02 mars 2026 | 00:58:04 | |
What is lifestyle economics and why does it matter?
The IEA's Christopher Snowdon is a fun-loving political thinker and explains his opposition to puritanism, why we should have more freedom and what that would mean for our policies on smoking, alcohol, gambling and the very existence of the NHS.
Also... what are ultra-processed foods and are they necessarily bad?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy 20 April: Shabana Mahmood https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 391. Mick Lynch - REPLAY | 23 févr. 2026 | 01:19:41 | |
A classic from 2022... was it really four years ago? In his pomp as RMT's General Secretary, Mick Lynch was on sparkling form.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
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| Show 390. David Miliband - Live | 17 févr. 2026 | 01:28:50 | |
Oh boy, are you in for a treat.
Political colossus David Miliband is in the UK and is on blistering form.
This is impassioned, urgent and absolutely electrifying.
An absolute classic. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series 'The Matt Forde Focus Group': https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
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| *The Matt Forde Focus Group returns – Free tickets* | 13 févr. 2026 | 00:00:55 | |
To get first access to FREE audience tickets to series two of The Matt Forde Focus Group sign-up to my mailing list at www.mattforde.com/focus-group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 389. Hilary Cass | 09 févr. 2026 | 01:16:29 | |
Baroness Cass didn't expect to end up in the House of Lords. She began her career as a paediatrician, a career path that culminated in her publishing the Cass Review into Gender Identity Services. This is a thoughtful and empathetic analysis of the experiences of vulnerable young people. Hilary takes us inside the report and her findings. She also makes a compelling case for banning social media for under 16s... and tells us what it's like being a newbie in the Upper Chamber. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 388. Lola McEvoy | 02 févr. 2026 | 01:00:42 | |
Lola is absolutely full of beans. Or is it Pease Pudding? Elected in the 2024 landslide, she has already made a name for herself and is climbing the ladder as PPS to Lisa Nandy. But it's her campaigning around online safety where she's really made an impact. Should the government ban social media for children? Should smart phones be banned in schools? Let's head up to Darlington, lick a Lemon Top and find out. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 387. Keir Starmer - Live | 27 janv. 2026 | 01:17:51 | |
The Special VIP Guest is... The Prime Minister. This is a classic episode with plenty of light and shade. There's the personal, the political, the domestic, the international and, of course, some football. It's a mix of massive laughs and proper politics. What's Trump like behind the scenese? What could the government do better? Would he wear aviators indoors? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 386. George Finch | 19 janv. 2026 | 01:08:22 | |
George became a national political sensation in 2025 when he became the leader of Warwickshire County Council at the age of 18. The Reform councillor is now 19 and shares his experience of leadership. This is a fascinating insight into Reform as a party, to the realignment on the right and about the impact of defections like Robert Jenrick's. But it's also about the values that underpin George's thinking and about how you get things done in politics. Who is really in charge? And who should be? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 385. James Frith | 12 janv. 2026 | 00:30:18 | |
Do MPs dread going back to work like the rest of us do? Rising Labour star James Frith talks us through what it's like going back to the office as a politician. He's now PPS to David Lammy, but what exactly does that involve? And where does he buy and sell his old clothes? All this and more in this entertaining start to 2026. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Anas Sarwar - REPLAY | 05 janv. 2026 | 01:21:42 | |
2026 may be the year that Anas Sarwar finally leads Labour back into power at Holyrood. In this revealing and hilarious interview from 2021, he outlines what Labour needs to do to win. Since then Labour have won a landslide at Westminster... can he replicate that? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 384. Ryan Wain | 29 déc. 2025 | 00:58:29 | |
This is class. Ryan is the Director of Policy and Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. What are the problems we'll face in the future? What are the answers? And what's Tony Blair like as a boss? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-showsRyan Wain
This is class. Ryan is the Director of Policy and Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. What are the problems we'll face in the future? What are the answers? And what's Tony Blair like as a boss? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 383. Tom McTague | 22 déc. 2025 | 01:00:51 | |
Keynes. Woolf. Hitchens.
The New Statesman has an illustrious history and editor Tom McTague is the latest custodian of that grand tradition. But how does a centre-left magazine pitch itself in the ferocious world of social media and hot takes? What's its relationship with the Labour Party? How does it handle disagreements on the Left? And, more importantly, what does Labour need to do to win next time? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 382. Gordon McKee | 15 déc. 2025 | 00:59:00 | |
It's the biscuit man! Gordon is a viral sensation thanks to his novel way of explaining the national debt using Custard Creams and Bourbons. This is an entertaining analysis of how to use social media and the wider political pressures that Labour face. As a member of the Labour Growth Group, Gordon tells us what the group actually does and how we get deliver growth in the economy. Plus... Gordon's Christmas Day breakfast will blow, and possibly influence, your mind. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Show 381. Nick Clegg - LIVE | 10 déc. 2025 | 01:38:21 | |
This. Is. Phenomenal. Nick Clegg has been one of the most powerful people in the UK and in Silicon Valley. He takes us inside the crazy world of Meta and the tech bros. What is Mark Zuckerberg really like? Should we fear AI? Does he still speak to David Cameron? All this and more are contained within! THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
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| Show 380. Peray Ahmet | 01 déc. 2025 | 00:54:01 | |
Peray is the Labour leader of Haringay Council. They are leading the way when it comes to building council homes. But why? This is a fascinating, entertaining insight into leadership in local government, including how to manage disagreement and where to go for the best kebabs. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 8 December: Nick Clegg 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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| Show 379. Izzy Conn | 24 nov. 2025 | 00:42:38 | |
Izzy is a political historian and host of the excellent 'Leading Labour' podcast that you can listen to here: https://leadinglabour.podbean.com/ It's a series analysing every Labour leader from Attlee to Corbyn. So which Labour leader from history is Keir Starmer most like? And which one can he learn from the most? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 8 December: Nick Clegg 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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| The Matt Forde Focus Group Returns! | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:00:34 | |
The Matt Forde Focus Group (BBC RADIO 4) is returning! Sign up to my mailing list for exclusive access to free tickets for the Christmas Special recording of The Matt Forde Focus Group on Wednesday 17 December at 7:15pm. Tickets will be released on Wednesday 19 November.
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