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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

I will not be muzzled! 15.07.2020

Brexiteers don't want to wear face masks, TFL have scrubbed off Banksy from a London Underground train and Theo Usherwood is here, live taking us through 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

Away with Huawei 14.07.2020

Face masks will be compulsory from the 24th July, and some of you have a problem with that; why? This is a catchup of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Why aren't English politicians wearing face coverings? 10.07.2020

Wearing face coverings in public have become a way of life for many people especially after they were made compulsory in crowded spaces like public transport. Yet senior politicians like Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are very rarely pictured wearing them, I want to know why that is and does that make you less likely to wear one? Plus I speak to First Minister Mark Drakeford about the reopening of...

Kate Garraway is back! 08.07.2020

Kate Garraway joins me in the studio, and we preview both PMQs and Rishi Sunak's statement... Plus an extraordinary intervention from Mark Francois. 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

Boris is blaming the Care Homes 07.07.2020

Boris Johnson has been criticised for saying "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures" during the Coronavirus outbreak. The prime minister was responding to the head of NHS England's call for reform in social care within a year. 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

Sweatshops in Leicester? 06.07.2020

The National Crime Agency is investigating Leicester’s textile industry amid claims that sweatshops continued to operate during the pandemic. 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

I'm calling for CALM 01.07.2020

I'm calling for calm ahead of pubs reopening this weekend. We need to spend money to save the economy, but we need to stay home to save lives; what do we do? Later in the programme, your weekly dose of PMQs with Theo Usherwood. - and Labour MP Rosenna Allin-Khan, whose been moonlighting as an A&E doctor during the pandemic. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radi...

Lockdown Leicester! 30.06.2020

Leicester is back in lockdown due to a dramatic rise in cases of Coronavirus. The Mayor of Leicester is raging. The Government knew about this 11 days ago - so why wasn't anything done? Later in the programme we'll be talking about the leaked Government document thats spilled the beans on post-Brexit border control. And sandwiched in the middle: a big speech from Boris - Theo Usherwood is on hand...

Do you want 'normal'? 29.06.2020

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

What Lockdown? 26.06.2020

If you've flocked to the beach, I want to know why 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

The Matter is Closed! 25.06.2020

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

What do you mean I need to donate to the Conservatives to get Planning Permission? 24.06.2020

Cabinet Minister, Nadhim Zahawi, has taken to the breakfast rounds this morning to defend the indefensible: a Housing Minister engaging in what seems to be dodgy dealing. Boris sees the matter as closed, but I'm not convinced; are 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

Deflect and distract? 23.06.2020

Over the past 24 hours, the World Health Organisation has recorded over 180,000 cases of Coronavirus - its highest ever number. In response, Boris will today announce the re-opening of pubs, clubs and hairdressers. Listen in to see how that all plays out 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

The 72nd Anniversary of Windrush 22.06.2020

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 to school? 18.06.2020

Today we're talking about schools: is it the right time to go back? Or do we wait a little longer? If you're a teacher, how have you been supported on the return to school? And if you're a parent, what has influenced your decision to send your kids back, or keep them at home? 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...

Trading with Australia? 17.06.2020

This morning, the Prime Minister announced the Department for Trade will pursue a trade deal with Australia. Which on the surface, sounds great - but dig a little down under, and the prospect seems a whole lot less exciting. What can we trade? The PM suggests Boomerangs and Tim-Tams - which doesn't sound like very much at all. And your weekly dose of PMQs with LBC's Political Editor, Theo Usherwoo...

Free School Meals? 15.06.2020

A footballer has written to the Prime Minister to secure Free School Meals for hungry children across the UK; let's talk about that. And non-essential shops are open for business. As queues snake around the likes of London, Birmingham & Liverpool, I want to know if you're still locking down, and how much of the guidance you truly understand anymore. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's li...

This feels like a distraction tactic 12.06.2020

Today: we're talking about Fawlty Towers - or at least, those who don't want to address systemic racism are. And it's your latest addition of Speak to Sadiq, taking your calls at the top of the programme. 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

We have lost people we did not need to lose 11.06.2020

The last 12 weeks have been shambolic; do any of you have a clue why? Aaaaand your weekly dose of Mystery Hour 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

Let's talk about Statues 10.06.2020

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

Of all things, why are you upset about the *statue* 08.06.2020

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

How did you learn about Race? 03.06.2020

Today we've got PMQs, Coronavirus and we'll be taking your calls on racism. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio

Black Lives Matter 01.06.2020

Protests have raged over the weekend following the death of an unarmed black man who was being held by a police officer in custody. In response, the President poured petrol on the flames, tweeting 'When the looting starts, the shooting starts'. Let's talk about that. Also on the programme: the Government have told those who have been shielding for the past 3 months that it is safe to go outside; d...

365 Conservative MPs, 19 spines 25.05.2020

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

A show packed full of experts 22.05.2020

Warning: this show contains a number of experts, most at the top of their field. 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

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