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Natalie Fleet
Natalie has only been an MP since July but has already established herself as one of the most impressive members of the new intake.
She has had to overcome a lot to become an MP and talks passionately about how hard it is to succeed if you're working class in modern Britain.
This is gripping from start to finish.
FOLLOW Natalie on X: @NatalieFleetMP
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedia
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
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David Yelland
This is a gripping inside account of editing The Sun when tabloids were still dominant.
David tried to take the paper in a different direction. But did Rupert Murdoch approve?
Plus, does Elon Musk's use of X have its roots in tabloid culture and influence?
FOLLOW David on X: @davidyelland
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedia
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Policy! Football! Pies!
It's the interview with everything.
After years in opposition, Alison is now an Employment Minister and is keen to get on and change things. She explains the changes she's making to Jobcentres and the difference they'll make.
Plus... will Alison become the latest politician to start a podcast?
FOLLOW Alison on X: @Alison_McGovern
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SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedia
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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This is inspirational.
David was the Conservative MP for Banff and Buchan for 7 years.
Then he suffered a spinal stroke. Incredibly he wasn't allowed to defend his seat in the general election.
This is the remarkable story of how he recovered, why he was blocked and how he's remained so positive.
FOLLOW David on X: @david_duguid
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Salma Shah is back!
The Tory strategist gives her entertaining assessment of Kemi Badenoch and how the Tories are doing.
This is such a great chat in which I have my centre-left prejudices thoroughly checked.
Talking about the Opposition has never been more fun.
FOLLOW Salma on X: @Ommasalma
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.