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James O'Brien - The Whole Show

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Listen to James O'Brien's phone-in show, which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook on the big stories.

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www.lbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

FEARS FOR TIERS 13.10.2020

Subjectively: a funny joke; objectively: a very serious prospect. The latest on lockdowns and how its affecting *you*. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

WHATS THE PLAN? 12.10.2020

Leaks. Terrible in your house, terrible during a pandemic. Not terrible in soup. Listen: the Government have leaked a new lockdown procedure to the newspapers so we're covering it - and we'll be talking to the Mayors and the people in search of some *clarity and leadership*. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

THE FISH 09.10.2020

Trump is very worried about the tiny little fish. Tune in to find out more. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

SHOW ME THE SCIENCE 07.10.2020

A lot of chatter about Sweden, but not a lot about the science behind it - so let's natter about that. We'll also be talking about a freeze on the housing market and Greece, who have banned a far right party. Also PMQs with Theo Usherwood. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Cover your nose! 06.10.2020

Alright look we're talking about masks again - but it's only because *some* of you can't quite grasp their necessity! I want to know: who should be enforcing masks. The shopkeeper? The police? The individual? Speaking of masks: Trump is out of hospital and not wearing his! And from masks to mortgages (a leap, but stay with me here), Boris is speaking at Conservative Conference today and he's got a...

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES 05.10.2020

This morning's show had a taste of the tories with an opening glitch. I've left it in, because you all seem to enjoy chaos. Anyway: today's episode is about Excel. Now: I know what you're thinking - how could you *possibly* make a spreadsheet programme interesting? WELL - tune in and hear radio gold. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversat...

TEST, ISOLATE, BOARD A TRAIN TO WESTMINSTER 02.10.2020

For some time we've been questioning the efficacy of Government messaging, and thanks to the MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, our concerns are yet again front and centre. Alright let me break this down: Margaret Ferrier tested POSITIVE for Coronavirus, and then BOARDED a train back to her hometown from Westminster. Also the President of the United States has got it too. All of that, and much m...

EU've been served 01.10.2020

A jam-packed show on James O'Brien today: the EU is suing the UK, thousands of us are entering another lockdown and...Mystery Hour! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

No ingredients? No cake! 30.09.2020

The Northeast has gone into lockdown - are you okay? Do you have enough tests? Do you have enough... TOILET PAPER? Let me know. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

What can you do, and where can you do it? 29.09.2020

Confusion this morning over lockdown restrictions, both from public and prime minister. So.. POP QUIZ time: what can you do, and where can you do it? I'm speaking to people *in* lockdown, some of whom don't even know it yet. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

$70,000? On *THAT* Haircut? 28.09.2020

It turns out Parliamentarians have been enjoying beverages past 10 o'clock - despite the public ban. And Donald Trump hasn't been paying any tax. Let's talk about it. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Today, we honour the Policemen. 25.09.2020

This morning, a police officer tragically lost his life while in custody. This despicable act is a reminder of the valiant and selfess service our emergency responders provide for us everyday. Let's talk about it. This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Has Rishi delivered? 24.09.2020

What's happening with the furlough scheme? We'll find out with analysis. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

What do we do about Furlough? 23.09.2020

There's a queue of guests waiting to get on today's show SO long, you might mistake us for the Kent lorry park. Plus: your weekly dose of PMQs with LBC's Political Editor, Theo Usherwood. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Bring in the Army! 22.09.2020

It's a political bonanza on today's show: Labour leader Keir Starmer will address the nation at the top of the show, and PM Boris Johnson will do the same and the tail. In the middle of the speech sandwich: Ian Dunt will join James for a slice of politics pie. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Back on the Briefing 21.09.2020

Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance are live from Downing Street for Season 2 of the much anticipated return to the daily briefing. I want to know: are these the only men in the land left we can trust? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Speak to Sadiq 19.09.2020

The Mayor of London takes your calls in what turned out to be his most revealing phone-in with James O'Brien. From missed COBRA meetings, to the cancellation of New Year, this is not one to miss. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Test, test - HANG ON, We're Out of Tests. 17.09.2020

I want to know how a message, delivered in capital letters on March 16th, still hasn't arrived on September 17th. The message? TEST. TEST. TEST. But we still don't have any! And your weekly dose of Mystery Hour. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Grouse Every Weekend 16.09.2020

With no tests available in the UK, we're looking overseas to see how the rest of the world is getting on. At 12: Angela Rayner faces Boris Johnson at PMQs. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

ARE YOU MINGLING? 15.09.2020

The Home Secretary has suggested we must stop mingling: but what does that mean? And is that a pro or con for the school run? Later in the programme: Former Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke is sentenced for sexual assault and I'll be looking at snitching, and discovering just how many of you are real tattletales. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join...

HE HAS RETURNED 14.09.2020

That was a long two weeks, right? Anyway, we're back and he's furious. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien 03.09.2020

Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien

Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien 03.09.2020

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC. Listen live, weekdays 10AM-1PM and join the conversation: 0345 60 60 973

Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien 02.09.2020

Do the police need mor protection?

Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien - schools in England begin reopening 01.09.2020

Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien - schools in England begin reopening

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