<p>We dedicate this episode, along with all the others in the series, to the memory of our wonderful pal Barry: a joyous spirit, a supremely funny man, and one of the kindest, warmest, nicest, sweetest people you could ever have the privilege of spending time with. We will all miss him so much.</p><br><p>Nestled in the warmth of the pub, Barry and Bob are joined by the delightful Gyles Brandreth for a pow-wow about how Barry went from being a turn to a writer, shaking hands with the hand that shook hands with Oscar Wilde, Bernard Manning's whitewashed wall, and everything in between!</p><br><p>With many thanks to the Kites (Mark Allen, Jack Cryer and Matt Hodgson) for the tremendous theme music.</p><p>You can hear more from the Kites <a href="https://thekites2.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-from-the-cabin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><br><p>Please rate, subscribe and tell your friends - it really makes a difference to how many people will manage to find us!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Now, Where Were We? with Barry Cryer and Bob Cryer

Barry Cryer and Bob Cryer

Gyles Brandreth: The Hand That Shook The Hand of Oscar Wilde

FEB 25, 202242 MIN
Now, Where Were We? with Barry Cryer and Bob Cryer

Gyles Brandreth: The Hand That Shook The Hand of Oscar Wilde

FEB 25, 202242 MIN

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<p>We dedicate this episode, along with all the others in the series, to the memory of our wonderful pal Barry: a joyous spirit, a supremely funny man, and one of the kindest, warmest, nicest, sweetest people you could ever have the privilege of spending time with. We will all miss him so much.</p><br><p>Nestled in the warmth of the pub, Barry and Bob are joined by the delightful Gyles Brandreth for a pow-wow about how Barry went from being a turn to a writer, shaking hands with the hand that shook hands with Oscar Wilde, Bernard Manning's whitewashed wall, and everything in between!</p><br><p>With many thanks to the Kites (Mark Allen, Jack Cryer and Matt Hodgson) for the tremendous theme music.</p><p>You can hear more from the Kites <a href="https://thekites2.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-from-the-cabin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><br><p>Please rate, subscribe and tell your friends - it really makes a difference to how many people will manage to find us!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>