James O'Brien - The Whole Show
Episodes
U-turned, AGAIN
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another Government U-turn means A Level Students will be granted their predictive grades; but what does this look like on the ground? With Universitie...
U thinking about a U-turn?
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Downgraded students are rightly furious, and this morning I'm taking their calls. We'll speak to a journalist in Belarus, fired for condemning polic...
The results are in!
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More than 100,000 pupils who had their A levels downgraded by regulators today; so what does that mean to you? How have you been affected? And what do...
TEST AND TRACE?
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How is the test and trace working? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 ...
Are you comfortable sending your children back to school?
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you comfortable sending your children back to school?
Are the rules over quarantine fit for purpose?
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are the rules over quarantine fit for purpose as more countries are placed on the list ?
Is the eat out to help scheme working?
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Eat out to help scheme working and will it save jobs?
COVID Passports?
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SAGE experts have told Ministers that recovered Coronavirus patients should be exempt from quarantine rules if they develop symptoms. Would you suppor...
Working 9-5, but where are you making your living?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boris wants us back to work today! Have you gone? Are you going? Or are you staying put? Meanwhile: Ministers have abandoned a key pledge to test all...
You're not getting married this weekend
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a big speech from the Prime Minister smack bang in the middle of the show today - and not only will it disrupt this broadcast - its contents...
He has moved his abuse to Facebook
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to talk about Wiley again today - or more, you're going to talk, and I'm going to listen. Further to that - Boris wants us back in work, ...
FARCELONA
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we begin a 48 hour twitter 'blackout', following an anti-Semitic tirade unleashed by singer, Wiley, over the weekend. We're also taking calls f...
Why are we arguing about face masks?
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we arguing about face masks?
RELEASE THE RUSSIA REPORT
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The long awaited Russia report drops this morning, and there is a lot to chew on. Join me, Bill Browder, John Sweeney and the report's original author...
WEAR A MASK
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, protests were held in Hyde Park over the Government's announcement last week that the wearing of face masks will be compulsory in al...
What does it look like where you are?
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Give me a ring and tell how you're feeling. And Boris Johnson will be speaking from Downing Street; we'll bring you the latest with Theo Usherwood. ...
Back to work?
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a completely innocent and non-party political move, MP Julian Lewis has been kicked out of the Conservatives after beating Chris Grayling to become...
I will not be muzzled!
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 thro...
Away with Huawei
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
Why aren't English politicians wearing face coverings?
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
Kate Garraway is back!
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Garraway joins me in the studio, and we preview both PMQs and Rishi Sunak's statement... Plus an extraordinary intervention from Mark Francois. ...
Boris is blaming the Care Homes
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson has been criticised for saying "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures" during the Coronavirus outbreak. The prime mini...
Sweatshops in Leicester?
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The National Crime Agency is investigating Leicester’s textile industry amid claims that sweatshops continued to operate during the pandemic. This ...
I'm calling for CALM
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lockdown Leicester!
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Do you want 'normal'?
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversati...
The Matter is Closed!
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet Minister, Nadhim Zahawi, has taken to the breakfast rounds this morning to defend the indefensible: a Housing Minister engaging in what seems ...
Deflect and distract?
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 24 hours, the World Health Organisation has recorded over 180,000 cases of Coronavirus - its highest ever number. In response, Boris wil...
The 72nd Anniversary of Windrush
22 Jun 2020
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
Back to school?
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trading with Australia?
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This morning, the Prime Minister announced the Department for Trade will pursue a trade deal with Australia. Which on the surface, sounds great - but ...
Free School Meals?
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-essenti...
This feels like a distraction tactic
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
We have lost people we did not need to lose
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Let's talk about Statues
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rad...
Black Lives Matter
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
365 Conservative MPs, 19 spines
25 May 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
A show packed full of experts
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 L...
Would you go to the beach ?
21 May 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
Track, Trace, and then what?
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're tracking, then tracing - but are we doing it successfully? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC. Listen live, ...
My Precious Protective Ring
18 May 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
Speak to Sadiq
14 May 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
Have you gone back to work today?
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently we are going back to work today? Have you? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC. Listen live, weekdays 1...
Do they really 'Care'?
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about Care Homes - why did it go so wrong? Plus, we'll hear from Labour MP for Tooting, Rosenna Alin-Khan, who was asked by Matt ...
They're tracking you!
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about contact tracing. The Government will roll out a trial of their new app on the Isle of Wight today. The technology uses Blue...
Wubu2?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking the human side of lockdown. When you woke this morning, what was on your mind? Who will mow the grass? Who will load the dishwash...
We're over the peak
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel any different where you are? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call:...
What do you mean we aren't handling this well?
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The UK has the highest death figure in Europe for COVID-19; why aren't we talking about it? Plus: your weekly dose of Mystery Hour This is a catch-...
Boris has a baby
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, 12,000 people lost their jobs with BA - so I'm asking, how are you coping with uncertainty? This is a catchup version of James O'Brien's live,...
Today, we fall silent for our Keyworkers
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; weekdays 10AM-1PM
Trump said inject WHAT?
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The President has given some obscene advice for Coronavirus. And Matt Hancock still hasn't changed his mind on face coverings. This is a catchup ver...
Can you cope until Christmas?
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It seems we will be stuck indoors until Christmas - are you bothered? Plus: Adil Rey joins me to talk about Racism, Ramadan and coping during lock dow...
A man who believed Coronavirus was a hoax, has died
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shorter one today due to PMQs - to listen to that in full download Global Player and listen on LBC News
Have you lost a loved one to COVID?
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today it has been revealed Coronavirus deaths are 41%higher than what has been previously reported. Have you lost a loved one? It's another hard lis...
THAT Sunday Times Article
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The PM has been taking holidays instead of attending Coronavirus COBR meetings. And later in the programme, schools are going back today: how are you ...
The Mayor of London takes your calls
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do Sadiq Khan, Brian May, and Theo Usherwood have in common? They're all on the show today! This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, ...
Is health, wealth; or do we need wealth for our health?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are worried about lockdown, but are we anywhere near ready to end it? What's more important: your health, or our wealth? Also: the first f...
Let's talk about your mental health
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has been hard on our pockets, and even harder on our mental health - so let's talk about it. *CONTENT WARNING* - Today's show is a hard ...
Let's talk about Care Homes
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In what can only be described as an horrific state of affairs, two of UK's largest care home providers have reported 521 Coronavirus deaths. So let's ...
Who are the unsung heroes of this crisis?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners call in with examples of those still violating social distancing guidelines and urge people to stay at home. We also give an opportunity to ...
Why are some people still not socially distancing?
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the deaths of 9 bus drivers in London, we hear from those working in public transportation to get an idea of the conditions they work under, alo...
What are your experiences from the frontline in the fight against coronavirus?
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we asked health care professionals in the NHS to share their experiences from the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. We also hear...
Should the PM take a break to recover from coronavirus?
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're asking listeners if they were out this weekend despite being instructed to stay indoors - if so, why? We're also talking fake news - spe...
How are you handling the lockdown?
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How are you handling the lockdown?
Are the government doing enough to help your business?
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are the government doing enough to help your business?
James thinks he's got Covid-19
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NHS workers give their experiences, and what does it feel like to have Coronavirus?
Will the the British pub survive the Coronavirus crisis?
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will the the British pub survive the Coronavirus crisis? Why are not enough frontline NHS staff being tested?
Are you being laid off?
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's have a serious conversation about employment status.
Front-line NHS workers: do they have what they need?
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, the Government claimed there were stockpiles of protective equipment ready for NHS workers ahead of the Coronavirus crisis; but we're not c...
Can you afford to be healthy?
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking health and wealth. While celebrities and politicians are being tested for the Coronavirus - the majority of you cannot access trea...
Are the hospitals ready?
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While half of you work from home, those working in the NHS have valiantly braved another day on the ward. Today, I want to hear from them. Listen to ...
Pass me the anti-bac!
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A former director of Public Health has called the Government's response to Coronavirus 'shambolic'. I'll be speaking to him, and taking your calls. L...
Speak to Sadiq
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the Coronavirus threatens the Capital. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is here to answer your calls, concerns and queries. This is a catch-up version ...
How much trouble are we in?
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the Chancellor prepares to unveil his budget, I'm asking: how much money do we need, to save ourselves from Coronavirus?
TOILET PAPER
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, you've been squabbling in supermarkets over loo roll and I want to know why. Listen to James O'Brien's live, daily show, on LBC Rad...
Why do you hate women?
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are there women out there who hate women? If so, why? And the latest on the Coronavirus. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily s...
Two and a half thousand people lost their job this morning.
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine waking up to find you've been made redundant: that is this morning's reality for 2,400 former Flybe workers. As the airline files for administ...
Can I afford Coronavirus?
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the number of Coronavirus cases jumps 34 cases in a day; what was the moment you started taking this virus seriously? And Labour-Deputy-Leader ho...
Boris Speaks
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is due to give a Press Conference on the Coronavirus; join us as we ache, shiver and sneeze in eager anticipation. This is a catc...
Leave! Greta! Alone!
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Bristol Post has published an article releasing the Facebook accounts of all the men who violently trolled Greta Thunberg on their website. Was th...
Hung Parliament
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Grundy, who won the seat of Leigh in 2019, apologised yesterday after video emerged of him showing his genitals to a woman in public. Should he ...
How clean is your chicken?
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like we're about to get chlorinated chicken: and a lot of you aren't happy about it. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, dai...
Terrorism: A Fact-Check
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've got some facts and figures that might surprise you: it seems most modern-terror grows from nationalism. This is a catch-up version of James O'B...
Jimmy's Griddle
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm James O'Brien and I'm opening up a restaurant. Who should I hire? Also... wow... honestly wow. Today's Mystery Hour is exceptional. This is a ca...
What do you mean you're sending pictures of your genitals?!
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out: carers, waiters and teachers from the EU are about to get the boot under new immigration plans - and funnily enough, we're not happy about ...
Where is Boris?
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The North has been hung out to dry by Number 10's inaction on Storm Dennis - which is a pun on the fact most of Yorkshire is underwater. Also: Car...
Caroline's Law
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Flack was belittled in the press and on social media. It may have cost her her life. Should we restrict them both? This is a catch-up vers...
Speak to Sadiq
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cabinet reshuffle is underway and an unexpected resignation has knocked us for six. Plus: Sadiq Khan is live, in studio taking your calls. Thi...
Who's watching what your children are watching when you're not watching?
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's quite a lot to shock on social media, and the Government are worried your children are seeing it. Launching today, a regulator will be put in ...
Born elsewhere? You're OUT
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How would you feel if the government told you that your home was a place that you hadn't visited since you were 17? And have the government got it rig...
Who is responsible for protecting people from storms?
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the role of the government, local councils or individuals to protect against storm damage? This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, d...
What would you consider appropriate work attire?
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A woman has revealed her shoulder in the House of Commons and a lot of men are up in arms about it. We'll be talking to the brazen female at the top o...
Number 10's door is CLOSED.
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top journos have staged a mass walkout after Downing Street was found to be excluding left-wingers from briefings. Should we be worried the Government...
The Monday after the Sunday before
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A man has been shot dead by police, after he attacked people shopping on a Sunday afternoon in South London. He had been released from prison a mere 9...
OH SO SOVEREIGN
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At 11PM tonight, we leave the European Union. Special Advisors, Civil Servants and Politicians alike have been scrambling for the past fortnight to en...
High Speed Railway more like High Spend Railway
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who knows anything about trains is telling us to cut HS2. But alas, the government are pressing on. As spending approaches the £110 billion ma...