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Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins

Ian Collins

Booking Overview

A current-affairs interview show focused on British politics, public policy, immigration, taxation, welfare and culture, typically featuring politicians, political commentators, policy researchers, campaigners and business leaders. Credible pitches include UK political figures, former government advisers, journalists, think-tank experts, campaigners and business leaders with a strong perspective on current affairs; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 208

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

anna.covell@news.co.uk

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Host

Ian Collins - British broadcaster and presenter who hosts political and current-affairs programming on Talk.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
UK politicians, former government advisers, political journalists and commentators, think-tank or policy researchers, campaigners, and business leaders with direct expertise or a strong public position on current affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Political office or senior government advisory experience, Regular journalism or political commentary, Leadership of a campaign, think tank or policy organisation, Founding or leading a business, Public advocacy on major political or policy issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Charlie Rowley - Welfare Claims, Channel Crossings, Immigration And The Piddington Migrant Accommodation Dispute

David Wooding - Tactical Voting, Reform UK, Welfare Claims, Immigration And British Politics

Guy Dampier - Immigration, Migrant Households, Benefits And The Welfare System

Kevin Byrne - Taxation, Business, Public Finances And The UK Economy

Dale Vince - Capital Gains Tax, Taxation, The Economy And British Politics

Recent Topics

Politics, British Politics, Immigration, Taxation, Welfare Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
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Is Britain Heading Back Towards the EU?

October 13, 2026

Andy Burnham says Britain is ready for closer ties with the European Union, reigniting the debate over Brexit and the UK’s future relationship with Europe. Charlie Rowley, former Conservative Special Adviser, and Fred de Fossard, Director of Strategy at the Prosperity Institute, join us to discuss whether Labour is paving the way for closer EU integration and what it could mean for Britain.We also examine the row over claims that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after Boris Johnson...

Kemi Badenoch: Is This the Fight for Britain’s Future?

October 07, 2026

Alex Phillips joins us live from Israel’s Gaza envelope as the country marks the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, reporting from the area around the Gaza border and reflecting on the ongoing conflict and its impact two years on.Back at Conservative Party Conference, Charlie Rowley, Former Tory Special Adviser and Talk Presenter, joins us after Kemi Badenoch’s conference speech. We discuss her warning that the next election will be a “battle for the soul of Britain”, the Conservatives’ di...

Kemi Predicts an Early Election

October 02, 2026

Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins, who returns on Monday. Kemi Badenoch has predicted Andy Burnham could call a general election as early as May of next year.Jonathan Haslam, former director of communications at No.10, joins to give his thoughts on who might win, and whether the prime minister has blown his chances of being elected with his stance on the EU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

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Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
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How do I get in touch with Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins?

Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins is hosted by Ian Collins. Its publicly listed email is anna.covell@news.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins?

The publicly listed email for Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins: anna.covell@news.co.uk.

How many listeners does Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins have?

Podseeker estimates Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins?

Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: UK politicians, former government advisers, political journalists and commentators, think-tank or policy researchers, campaigners, and business leaders with direct expertise or a strong public position on current affairs. Common among recent guests: Political office or senior government advisory experience; Regular journalism or political commentary; Leadership of a campaign, think tank or policy organisation. Recent guests include Charlie Rowley, David Wooding, and Guy Dampier.

How hard is it to get booked on Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, British Politics, Immigration, Taxation, and Welfare Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

anna.covell@news.co.uk

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