Iain Dale: Life, the BBC and Ann Widdecombe

Iain Dale is one of Britain’s most familiar political voices – LBC presenter, publisher, columnist, and lifelong conservative – and now the author of a strikingly candid memoir, Have I Said Too Much? We discuss his journey from an Essex farm to the heart of Westminster media, his complicated relationship with the Conservative Party, and why he believes the BBC has lost its way without losing its importance.We explore how talk radio has reshaped his politics, the tension between intelligent debate and 'rows for clicks', his unlikely friendship with Ann Widdecombe, and the personal cost of being so open on air and in print. It's a conversation about ambition, loyalty and influence.To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership @beebwatch.bsky.social@BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.