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The moment it happened … when ⁦Dermot O'Leary⁩ knocked over the £ 30,000 vase on ⁦This Morning⁩ - and ⁦Alison Hammond⁩ didn’t realise it was an April Fool! A joy to be there to see it as it happened. A little bit of TV gold.

The moment it happened … when ⁦Dermot O'Leary⁩ knocked over the £ 30,000 vase on ⁦This Morning⁩ - and ⁦Alison Hammond⁩ didn’t realise it was an April Fool! A joy to be there to see it as it happened. A little bit of TV gold.

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And then, suddenly, the rain came!

And then, suddenly, the rain came!

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I walked along Oxford Street today, looked up and was very surprised by what I saw …

I walked along Oxford Street today, looked up and was very surprised by what I saw …

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Oscar Wilde died 125 years ago. At 8.30 this morning Merlin Holland took us to his grandfather’s tomb at Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris & told us something of its history. We were able to look inside the tomb to see the casket containing the ashes of Wilde’s friend Robbie Ross.

Oscar Wilde died 125 years ago. At 8.30 this morning Merlin Holland took us to his grandfather’s tomb at Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris & told us something of its history. We were able to look inside the tomb to see the casket containing the ashes of Wilde’s friend Robbie Ross.

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As promised to ⁦Claudia Winkleman⁩ on ⁦BBC Radio 2⁩ here’s my first attempt at my impression of ⁦President Donald J. Trump⁩ line dancing … Finola is teaching me to do it properly & (unless my wife intervenes) it may feature (briefly) in my Edinburgh show:

As promised to ⁦Claudia Winkleman⁩ on ⁦BBC Radio 2⁩ here’s my first attempt at my impression of ⁦President Donald J. Trump⁩ line dancing … Finola is teaching me to do it properly & (unless my wife intervenes) it may feature (briefly) in my Edinburgh show:

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A clean sweep - ending with Napoleon’s mother … Where am I ? And why?

A clean sweep - ending with Napoleon’s mother … Where am I ? And why?

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Setting off now and look how clear the road is! On a weekday at this time this stretch of road is chock-a-block. Ilkley here we come! Good morning!

Setting off now and look how clear the road is! On a weekday at this time this stretch of road is chock-a-block. Ilkley here we come! Good morning!

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Thanks to hero Paul we got to Dorchester on time - just. Lovely audience. Sold every book. Then Paul took us back to Sherborne where it rained, the open-everyday cafe was closed, but we found a train! We met ⁦therosebudpodcast⁩ star ⁦Petroc Trelawny⁩ on the way. Exciting

Thanks to hero Paul we got to Dorchester on time - just. Lovely audience. Sold every book. Then Paul took us back to Sherborne where it rained, the open-everyday cafe was closed, but we found a train! We met ⁦therosebudpodcast⁩ star ⁦Petroc Trelawny⁩ on the way. Exciting

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They say the last thing you see before going to sleep can colour your dreams … feast your eyes on the flowers in my fireplace just before lights out - and sleep well.

They say the last thing you see before going to sleep can colour your dreams … feast your eyes on the flowers in my fireplace just before lights out - and sleep well.

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Live from ⁦British Library⁩ where we’re celebrating Kenneth Williams & Sheila Hancock… We’re celebrating both of them on ⁦therosebudpodcast⁩ too.

Live from ⁦British Library⁩ where we’re celebrating Kenneth Williams & Sheila Hancock… We’re celebrating both of them on ⁦therosebudpodcast⁩ too.

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Those who know me well will know that I have long been looking for a home for my archive - books, papers, jumpers, the lot! At last, I believe I’ve found it. What do you think?

Those who know me well will know that I have long been looking for a home for my archive - books, papers, jumpers, the lot! At last, I believe I’ve found it. What do you think?

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This is how a late lunch needs to end … (you’ll hear the mild hysteria in the air)

This is how a late lunch needs to end … (you’ll hear the mild hysteria in the air)

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On my birthday: fabulous flowers & early morning tea. Cheers!

On my birthday: fabulous flowers & early morning tea. Cheers!

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It’s nearly midnight and I can’t find the cat …

It’s nearly midnight and I can’t find the cat …

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Oh look! They’re lining up to buy my book. Unfortunately the bookshop has sold all the books, so I’m signing scraps of paper instead …

Oh look! They’re lining up to buy my book. Unfortunately the bookshop has sold all the books, so I’m signing scraps of paper instead …

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I’ve just got to face it. It’s all over.

I’ve just got to face it. It’s all over.

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The view from right here! Opening night: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - the musical. It’s a complete enchantment - funny, touching, original, dazzlingly staged & played & lit & dressed. A 5-star joy that makes you laugh & cry & cheer. ⁦Theatre Royal Haymarket⁩ - book now!

The view from right here! Opening night: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - the musical. It’s a complete enchantment - funny, touching, original, dazzlingly staged & played & lit & dressed. A 5-star joy that makes you laugh & cry & cheer. ⁦Theatre Royal Haymarket⁩ - book now!

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What have we here? A light lunch ahead of a fun afternoon. It’s curtain up at ⁦Aylesbury Waterside⁩ in Aylesbury at 3.00 pm so I’m being treated to a green soup featuring an Aylesbury duckling’s egg and a dollop of crème fraiche! Makes a change from my usual cheese sandwich.

What have we here? A light lunch ahead of a fun afternoon. It’s curtain up at ⁦Aylesbury Waterside⁩ in Aylesbury at 3.00 pm so I’m being treated to a green soup featuring an Aylesbury duckling’s egg and a dollop of crème fraiche! Makes a change from my usual cheese sandwich.

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I made it. I’m in Portsmouth. Looking for the Theatre Royal …

I made it. I’m in Portsmouth. Looking for the Theatre Royal …

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Those of us of riper years are not sure that all this HYDRATION is entirely necessary. The great Dame Mary Berry has revealed to me that her mother lived to be 105 - and never drank more than two small glasses of water a day. (She had a little wine, too, with her dinner.)

Those of us of riper years are not sure that all this HYDRATION is entirely necessary. The great Dame Mary Berry has revealed to me that her mother lived to be 105 - and never drank more than two small glasses of water a day. (She had a little wine, too, with her dinner.)

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Boum! I’m aiming to lose about 7kg in the 7 weeks before my next birthday. I think that’s about a stone in the old money. No injections for me: I’m on the move more / eat less diet! More protein, more fibre, fewer carbs & no cupcakes for elevenses. Plus a little kitchen dancing.

Boum! I’m aiming to lose about 7kg in the 7 weeks before my next birthday. I think that’s about a stone in the old money. No injections for me: I’m on the move more / eat less diet! More protein, more fibre, fewer carbs & no cupcakes for elevenses. Plus a little kitchen dancing.

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I first met her more than 50 years ago. I last saw her 2 weeks ago in very happy form. Whenever we met we laughed - and talked about sex! She was just the best company. A powerhouse of positivity who wherever she was simply spread pure happiness & had the naughtiest sense of gun

I first met her more than 50 years ago. I last saw her 2 weeks ago in very happy form. Whenever we met we laughed - and talked about sex! She was just the best company. A powerhouse of positivity who wherever she was simply spread pure happiness & had the naughtiest sense of gun

Gyles Brandreth

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You might think you could count on your grandson for support … You’d be wrong. Edinburgh Festival Fringe all August. Alone.

You might think you could count on your grandson for support … You’d be wrong. Edinburgh Festival Fringe all August. Alone.

Gyles Brandreth

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I’m in the second largest diocese in the land at the second smallest cathedral… it’s beautiful! Which is the smallest, I wonder?

I’m in the second largest diocese in the land at the second smallest cathedral… it’s beautiful! Which is the smallest, I wonder?

Gyles Brandreth

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I’m starting my day with my new stylist, Andrea. She’s been to ⁦Tesco⁩ to kit me out! I’m liking the “quarter zip”.

I’m starting my day with my new stylist, Andrea. She’s been to ⁦Tesco⁩ to kit me out! I’m liking the “quarter zip”.

Gyles Brandreth

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With Morris Dancing I’ve just learned that the handkerchief dances are trickier than the stick dances … I’m in Dodleston in Cheshire with my daughter who happens to be the local MP. The cake stall here is heaven!

With Morris Dancing I’ve just learned that the handkerchief dances are trickier than the stick dances … I’m in Dodleston in Cheshire with my daughter who happens to be the local MP. The cake stall here is heaven!

Gyles Brandreth

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Post-show. A bit manic. You’ll understand. If you’re interested in seeing how this all works out, do join us in Edinburgh in August. Details here: or

Post-show. A bit manic. You’ll understand. If you’re interested in seeing how this all works out, do join us in Edinburgh in August. Details here: or

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Proud moment. My biography of Elizabeth II is published today. From ⁦Penguin Books UK⁩. It’s out to mark the late Queen’s centenary next week: it’s called “Elizabeth. an intimate portrait”

Proud moment. My biography of Elizabeth II is published today. From ⁦Penguin Books UK⁩. It’s out to mark the late Queen’s centenary next week: it’s called “Elizabeth. an intimate portrait”

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Gyles Brandreth

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Up Memory Lane! That’s what we’re calling our Edinburgh Festival Fringe show: it’s all among memories & it’s me with Harriet Jaine & a touch of therosebudpodcast. We’ve had fun today working with our choreographer Gemma O’Connor. We’re at Assembly, George Sq Tickets via

Up Memory Lane! That’s what we’re calling our Edinburgh Festival Fringe show: it’s all among memories & it’s me with Harriet Jaine & a touch of therosebudpodcast. We’ve had fun today working with our choreographer Gemma O’Connor. We’re at Assembly, George Sq Tickets via

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It is Remembrance Sunday this weekend, and I'm supporting the Royal British Legion

It is Remembrance Sunday this weekend, and I'm supporting the Royal British Legion

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Your turn! If you succeed, post a video and tag me in it! Good luck!

Your turn! If you succeed, post a video and tag me in it! Good luck!

Gyles Brandreth

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A treat for all of us on Dame Judi Dench’s 90th birthday.

A treat for all of us on Dame Judi Dench’s 90th birthday.

Gyles Brandreth

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Starting my day with some “Wilde” witticisms conjured up by A J West as part of our ⁦OscarWildeSociety⁩ wit competition…. Good morning!

Starting my day with some “Wilde” witticisms conjured up by A J West as part of our ⁦OscarWildeSociety⁩ wit competition…. Good morning!

Gyles Brandreth

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