James O'Brien - The Whole Show
Episodes
Remembering Captain Sir Tom Moore
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
21,000 arrivals per day
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Labour are calling for a total clampdown on arrivals into the UK, revealing 21,000 people are travelling in daily. With the rising threat of new strai...
Ban all arrivals?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Labour will set down an opposition motion to force all UK arrivals into quarantine for 10 days. The plans do not extend to hauliers. Is this th...
Would you kick a snowman?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A binman has been dismissed after footage emerged online of him karate kicking a snowman. Should he have lost his job? This is a catch-up version of J...
100,000
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
Do the poor pay a higher price in lockdown?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dido Harding has told a select committee there are low numbers of people self-isolating when they should. Harding reasons it as broadly financial. Hav...
Trading with Europe?
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Furious MPs are demanding Gavin Williamson faces Parliament to lay out a ‘roadmap’ to reopen schools, while furious business owners demand the bus...
Speak to Sadiq
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Mayor of London takes your calls, with James O'Brien. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the con...
Biden, Harris.
21 Jan 2021
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Yesterday, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were inaugurated as the President and Vice President of the United States. This is a catch-up version of James ...
The Final Hours
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Donald J Trump will today depart the White House, for the final time. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to ...
Who has the right to determine life?
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a conversation about vaccines, who should be priority? If ... anyone? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live daily show on LBC Radio; t...
What does it mean to be poor?
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Labour will use a debate on Monday to ramp up the pressure on the government to keep the universal credit uplift, worth £1,000 a year, beyond 31 Marc...
What a load of pollock
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fisherman - are you happy? 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
IMPEACHED (again)
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The President has been impeached, again! And the first Mystery Hour of 2021! Which contains... a mystery announcement. This is a catch-up version of J...
Can we have an answer!
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three times the Home Secretary was asked a very simple question, but failed to provide an answer. Let's theorise that. This is a catch-up version of J...
Let them.. go hungry?
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Images have circulated on Twitter overnight of a sparse package sent to recipients of free school meals. It seems a lot of you have been affected by s...
What's it like to be a key worker?
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a supermarket worker, tell me what it's like; if you're a British Gas worker, tell me why you're on strike. This is a catch-up version of Ja...
Anyone rushing to defend him?
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How the narrative has changed. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation: 0345 60 60 973
Chaos on Capitol Hill
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scenes of carnage emerged from Washington last night. He's lost the Presidency, he's lost the Senate but still hasn't found the courage to call it a d...
Would you snitch?
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Police are to be awarded new powers to prosecute those found breaking COVID lockdown rules. If you're neighbour had a party, would you snitch? This is...
Test, Trace, MIA
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dido Harding has been tracked..but now she can't be traced. Unlike me, I'll be here all week! This is a catch-up version of the James O'Brien show. To...
David Lammy is in for James O'Brien
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New tiers ahead as the NHS struggles to cope with demand. And schools - should we send kids back?
What would you like to thank the NHS for this year?
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would you like to thank the NHS for this year? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversat...
Why was Sweden so important?
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why did some people point to Sweden at the start of the pandemic? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join...
What does the end of the tunnel look like?
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does the end of the tunnel look like? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call:...
Have yourself a Merry *LITTLE* Christmas
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Christmas : you are *allowed* to mix households but the Government are telling us we're too *smart* to take the risk. Let's try and make sense of...
Don't go to school...go to school...DON'T go to school
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you going to school? 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
Ménage à trout
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fishing is proving problematic in negotiation talks, and London could enter Tier 3 as soon as *midnight tonight*. This is a catch-up version of James ...
Is no-deal inevitable?
11 Dec 2020
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The PM says it is...but are we sure? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 ...
It's becoming...freightening
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What will happen to freight at the end of December? With queues set to trail through Kent, I want to know how you're preparing for long delays. This i...
How do you feel about Matt Hancock?
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about Matt Hancock? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 6...
How do you persuade Bob?
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you convince people to take the vaccine? And where do you think we are with negotiations on Brexit? ? This is a catch-up version of James O'Bri...
How have we got to this place with Brexit negotiations?
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How have we got to this place with Brexit negotiations?
David Lammy is in for James O'Brien
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Standing in for James is Labour MP for Tottenham and Shadow Justice Secretary, David Lammy.
Are you being driven mad by cycle lanes?
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Mayor of London takes your calls, and then let's talk about cycle lanes. And Mystery Hour! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, dai...
Where on earth are you getting this from?
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear (unintentionally) from anti-vaxxers. And Keir Starmer: should he support the Tier system? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's...
Fishing: a red herring?
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top of the British agenda, but arguably far down on the list of EU priorities. Also: farming, how will it cope after New Year? And the Crown: does it ...
Your tier does not define you!
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to me about your tier. 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 ...
Tiers of a Clown
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the worst raffle you've ever played. Find out what tier you're in! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. T...
Work from home until April...
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about *that*? And the Government are telling you to get your business prepped for Brexit. Have you? This is a catch-up version of Jame...
Coronavirus does not take national holidays off.
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We'll also be talking about cat-calling - and what it meant to *you* as a young girl. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show o...
That was...Priti Close
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson's adviser on the ministerial code has resigned after the PM backed Home Secretary Priti Patel over a bullying inquiry. Standards chief S...
Am I Drivin' Home for Christmas?
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas fun, in exchange for a January lockdown. Sound appealing? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To jo...
Electric Cars, Corbyn, Cladding and PMQs
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The title pretty much covers 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 6...
The Master Plan
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Cummings will leave Downing Street by the end of the year, but I want to know: what did he set out to achieve? Plus: misinformation, should it...
Dominic Cummings is Dominic Goings
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do the Mayor of London and Aled Jones have in common? They're both on the show today! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily s...
Introducing Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi James O'Brien fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by legendary reporter John Sweeney, Hunting Ghislaine is a 6 part se...
UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 50,000 coronavirus deaths.
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 50,000 coronavirus deaths.
How do you feel about a possible rollout of a new vaccine if you work in the NHS?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about the ability of the NHS to deal with a new vaccine rollout if you work in the NHS?
How do yo feel about a possible vaccine on the horizon?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do yo feel about a possible vaccine on the horizon?
How should the UK view Joe Biden?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How should the UK view Joe Biden?
Why do you think Boris Johnson has brought in a second national lockdown in England?
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you think Boris Johnson brought in a second lockdown in England?
What is your view on the US election results?
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is your view on the US election results?
Why would we not put our trust in scientists?
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The right-wing press turns its attention to trying to discredit the scientists who recommended the lockdown. But why would almost all of the scientist...
Lockdown: not so absurd anymore, Prime Minister
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's call for a nationwide lockdown was the "height of absurdity". 10 days later the Prime Minister ann...
Labour was in breach of the Equality Act
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s long-awaited report has finally been released, after years of complaints about how allegations of antisem...
What is the conspiracy?
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Commentators have long questioned the 'science' behind lockdown decisions. Barring political decisions, why does the public believe the 'scientists' m...
Light at the End of the Tunnel?
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many in tier 3 ar ebecoming restless. I want to know how *you* would design a roadmap to get out of restrictions. This is a catch-up version of James ...
China dishes in Hospitals?
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Government are still refusing to U-turn on feeding hungry kids over the school break; but they are touring the breakfast studios to advertise 24-h...
FIREBREAKER
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We'll walk you through the new furlough scheme, and the tier system. We'll tell you who what were and how much. This is a catch-up version of James O'...
Please Sir, can I have some more?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, MPs controversially voted down Marcus Rashford’s bid to extend free school meals over half term. The bid, tabled by Labour to give each ...
SHOW. ME. THE. MONEY. BORIS.
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I promise you, you will want to listen to today's show. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conve...
Don't bash the bishop!
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Turbulent priests, a shortage of male teachers aaaaaaand should the police be allowed anywhere near test and trace data? This is a catch-up version of...
The Mayor of London takes your calls
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coronavirus has granted devolved power a renaissance: suddenly, the most influential voices in the country are the mayors and councillors who know the...
How do we slow the spread?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Socializing in cities seems to be a big driver in the spread of Coronavirus - so they're getting locked down. We'll hear from people all over the coun...
Introducing "What Next?" with Lionel Barber
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi James O'Brien fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by Lionel Barber, the former Editor of the Financial Times, What Next...
THE SHOWDOWN
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last night: Keir Starmer held a press conference CONDEMNING the Conservative response to the pandemic. After that - 42 Tories rebelled against Boris i...
FEARS FOR TIERS
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
WHATS THE PLAN?
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leaks. Terrible in your house, terrible during a pandemic. Not terrible in soup. Listen: the Government have leaked a new lockdown procedure to the ne...
THE FISH
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Radi...
SHOW ME THE SCIENCE
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 hou...
Cover your nose!
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
TEST, ISOLATE, BOARD A TRAIN TO WESTMINSTER
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EU've been served
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
No ingredients? No cake!
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ver...
What can you do, and where can you do it?
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
$70,000? On *THAT* Haircut?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Today, we honour the Policemen.
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 eme...
Has Rishi delivered?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
What do we do about Furlough?
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 LB...
Bring in the Army!
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Back on the Briefing
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Speak to Sadiq
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cance...
Test, test - HANG ON, We're Out of Tests.
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Grouse Every Weekend
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
ARE YOU MINGLING?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
HE HAS RETURNED
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien
Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do the police need mor protection?
Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien - schools in England begin reopening
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maajid Nawaz in for James O'Brien - schools in England begin reopening
Save the sandwich shops!
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a move totally not intended to frighten us back to the office, Ministers warn that continuing to work from home could get us sacked. Will this get ...
How are City Centres faring?
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the pandemic deepens, city centres are struggling to fill up. Do you think this could solve the housing crisis? And your weekly dose of Mystery Hou...
They're still using that cladding
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LBC's Correspondent Rachael Venables leads the show, showcasing the people trapped in flammable houses. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien'...
The Lady IS for turning
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another U-turn. 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 9...
We Don't Need No Education
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The people in charge of the A-Level fiasco are the same people telling you it is safe for your kids to go back to school.. do you trust them? This is...
Gap yah?
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working class kids can't afford another year at home; is it fair to ask the middle classes to take a gap year to free up spaces? And evictions: how ma...
What did Gav do this Summer?
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're the Secretary of State for Education, and you get a letter from the former Director General of the Dept for Education, warning you that the ...
Would you snitch on your neighbour?
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As more countries are added to the quarantine list, I want to know if you're actually isolating after returning from holiday. Would you rat on a neigh...