Episodes: 505
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.3/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: United Kingdom
Publicly listed emails
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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Clive Anderson - British broadcaster, comedian, writer, and former barrister known for presenting arts, entertainment, and interview programmes.
Stuart Maconie - British writer, broadcaster, journalist, and music presenter known for his work across radio, popular culture, and music.
Ahir Shah - His Show Golden And Its Inspiration From Friedrich Nietzsche And Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Elly Griffiths - The Killing Time, The Second Novel In Her Ali Dawson Crime Series.
Simon Brodkin - His Touring Comedy Show Unleashed, Character Comedy, And Headline-making Stunts.
Sindhu Vee - Her Comedy And The Personal Observations Behind Her Material.
Helen Rebanks - Her Book, Farming Life, And The Experiences Behind Her Writing.
Craig Revel Horwood, Roachford, Chloe Petts, Si King
October 10, 2026
Craig Revel Horwood on how his Strictly baddie persona earned him his pantomime villain break as well as being rammed by a trolley at the supermarket. Comedian and Taskmaster competitor Chloe Petts on how playing in goal as a teenager set her up for a life in stand-up and how bean-eating is her superpower. Si King on writing his first ever cookery book without his Hairy Biker partner and what Dave Myers might make of his meatball recipe. Plus music from Roachford, 90s star out on the road t...
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Tim Minchin, Kate Mosse, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Harriet Kemsley
October 03, 2026
Clive Anderson is joined by 'Modern Family' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson who is taking on the role of Truman Capote in Tru by Jay Presson Allen at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Tim Minchin on the 15th anniversary of the hit musical Matilda, novelist Kate Mosse on her new book celebrating the wonders of Autumn and comedian Harriet Kemsley who is currently on tour with her stand-up show Floozy. There's also music from cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson's new album 'New Roots'Presenter: Clive Anderson P...
John Cooper Clarke, Jackie Kay, Antony Szmierek, Hannah Maxwell
September 26, 2026
Stuart Maconie and guests are at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Salford. Baudelaire of the bus stop, local man made poetic, John Cooper Clarke reveals where he goes for inspiration.Multi-award winning poet and novelist Jackie Kay who began writing as a pre-teen and hasn't stopped since. Hannah Maxwell's acclaimed Edinburgh show is called Turn Your F**king Phones Off, but she's having to tone it down for her forthcoming tour.And music and poetry from the "alt-pop poet" Antony S...
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Loose Ends is hosted by Clive Anderson and Stuart Maconie. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.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.
The publicly listed email for Loose Ends: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
Podseeker estimates Loose Ends reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Loose Ends typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established comedians, authors, actors, broadcasters, musicians, and live performers with a notable current project such as a book, tour, television or film role, stage show, album, or festival appearance. Common among recent guests: Major or bestselling books; Award-winning comedy or literary work; Recognizable television, film, or theatre roles. Recent guests include Ahir Shah, Elly Griffiths, and Simon Brodkin.
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