More Rosebud - Gyles's diary, episode 38
4/7/202652 min
Yes, diary fans, it's a big one, because this episode describes some of the most stressful months of Gyles's life. It's spring 1974, and he's desperately trying to put together a stellar line-up of plays and stars for his Oxford Theatre Festival, but all around him are obstacles. Trying to raise the money is challenging. Trying to find a play Celia Johnson will agree to is a struggle. And trying to get Rita Tushingham to make a firm commitment is almost impossible. Buckle up for an episode which will make you realise your day job is a walk in the park!
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Transcript preview
First 90 secondsGyles Brandreth· Host0:00
Marvelous, original, remarkable, energizing, M-O-R-E, More Rosebud. We're ready for you. Yes, that's me, Gyles Brandreth, and my friend and producer, Harriet Jane. [piano music] Welcome to More Rosebud. If you're listening to this first time around, you're listening to it on a Tuesday because that's the day it drops. I'm Gyles Brandreth, and this is the Tuesday where we're going to be sharing pages from my diary with you. I don't do it alone on a Tuesday. I am with my friend, colleague, companion, muse, inspirer, giver to me of zest- Ooh ... 'cause that's the quality that she most embodies. [laughs] It's my zesty bestie.
Harriet Jaine· Host1:03
[laughs] Oh.
Gyles Brandreth· Host1:03
It's Harriet Jane.
Harriet Jaine· Host1:04
Oh, I love being your zesty bestie, Gyles.
Gyles Brandreth· Host1:07
I love you, and I love the fact that we have decided to take a very big leap in our lives- Mm ... because we are going to do a show together.
Harriet Jaine· Host1:19
[gasps] Yes, we are, aren't we?
Gyles Brandreth· Host1:22
This is, well, this is very exciting. I, my, my whole life changed, um, when I lost my seat as a member of Parliament.