Gyles's diary, episode 25

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media

Society & Culture

4.6 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Join us for the further adventures of the young Gyles Brandreth, as he continues his impressive career at Oxford - in this episode Gyles finally has the success he's been hoping for in the Union elections - but finds it strangely unsatisfying. He also carries on seeing Michele, despite the fact she has now left university and is starting her first job. Gyles makes his first appearance on Women's Hour, and meets the outrageous writer Beverley Nicholls. Plus Gyles and Harriet have a fun chat which will make you laugh (we hope - it's not intended to be taken seriously!). Cue the music.

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2:31.8	Enjoy and welcome. Welcome everybody to more Rosebud.
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