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Loose Ends

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy

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Sally Magnusson, Ray Bradshaw, Grado, Clive Anderson, Nathan Evans x SAINT PHNX, Mairi Campbell
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
03 Jan 2026,42 mins
Loose Ends Lounge: Blossoms, The Divine Comedy, Emma-Jean Thackray, The Horne Section, Bill Ryder Jones
Stuart Maconie showcases some of the best music performances from Loose Ends this year.
28 Dec 2025,57 mins
Maisie Adam; Elizabeth Alker; Jing Lusi; Stuart Maconie; Thea Gilmore; Singing In the Rain
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
27 Dec 2025,42 mins
Loose Ends Lounge: Curtis Stigers, Amy MacDonald, The Lottery Winners, Rachel Sermanni, Peat & Diesel
Stuart Maconie showcases some of the best music performances from Loose Ends this year.
21 Dec 2025,57 mins
Gyles Brandreth, Carrie Grant, Simon Evans, Lisa Faulkner, The Unthanks
Stuart Maconie presents a special Christmas edition from the BBC Philharmonic studio.
20 Dec 2025,42 mins
Sharon Rooney, Jonathan Watson, Clive Anderson, Banjo Beale, Flora Shedden, Malin Lewis, Ballad Lines
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13 Dec 2025,42 mins
Omid Djalili, Neil Morrissey, Elizabeth Day, Clive Anderson, Ania Magliano, Dracapella
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
06 Dec 2025,42 mins
Stuart Maconie, Angie Le Mar, Phil Ellis, Nabil Elouahabi, Seb Lowe, Goodnight Louisa
Stuart Maconie is joined by a guests for a mix of conversation, music and comedy.
29 Nov 2025,42 mins
Ben Fogle; Sarah Hall; Terry Deary; Stuart Maconie; Holly Brooke; Smith and Liddle
Stuart Maconie and guests at the Kendal Mountain Festival.
22 Nov 2025,42 mins
John Lloyd, Valene Kane, Kit Green, Luvcat, Jessica Swale
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
15 Nov 2025,42 mins
John Cleese, Sue Perkins, Clive Anderson, Judi Love, Tom Smith, Hugh Dennis, Natalie Duncan Trio
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
08 Nov 2025,42 mins
Danny Robins, Garth Marenghi, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, Donna Thompson, The New Eves
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
01 Nov 2025,42 mins
Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden; Jake Arnott; Kerry Godliman; India Knight; Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Kiri Pritchard-McLean and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
25 Oct 2025,42 mins
Brian Bilston, Chris Smither, Teresa Livingstone, Jolene O'Hara, Stick in the Wheel, AOIBHA
Clive Anderson with chat, music and comedy from the Belfast International Arts Festival.
18 Oct 2025,42 mins
Dom Joly, Lauren Lyle, Lorn Macdonald, Sarah Rankin, Tide Lines, Cara Rose
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11 Oct 2025,42 mins
Joanna Lumley; James Graham; Esther Walker; Bret McKenzie; Nxdia; Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
04 Oct 2025,42 mins
Nigel Planer; Rowan McCabe; Bryony Kimmings; Emma-Jean Thackray; Studio Electrophonique
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
27 Sep 2025,42 mins
Neil Hannon & The Divine Comedy, Mark Gatiss, Kate Fox, AA Dhand, Edith Bowman
Edith Bowman and guests live at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.
20 Sep 2025,42 mins
Moira Buffini, Josh Jones, George Egg, Urielle Klein-Mekongo, Black Country, New Road
Stuart Maconie is joined by guests including Moira Buffini and Josh Jones.
13 Sep 2025,42 mins
Robert Webb, Cecelia Ahern, Patrick Marber, Curtis Stigers, Nova Twins
Clive Anderson with Robert Webb, Curtis Stigers, Cecelia Ahern and Nova Twins.
06 Sep 2025,42 mins
Mark Radcliffe, Andi Osho, Adele Parks, Amy Webber, The 7:45s
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
30 Aug 2025,42 mins
Jon Culshaw, Harriet Dyer, Jon Watts, Nadia Reid, Yazmin Lacey
Stuart Maconie with Jon Culshaw, Harriet Dyer, Jon Watts, Nadia Reid and Yazmin Lacey
23 Aug 2025,42 mins
Ruth Jones, Jordan Gray, Jamie MacDonald, Dylan Adler, Hot Mess, James Emmanuel
Clive Anderson and guests with conversation, music and comedy from the Edinburgh Festivals
16 Aug 2025,42 mins
Tom Rosenthal, Thanyia Moore, Karine Polwart, Michael Elsener, Niall Moorjani, Couplet
Clive Anderson and guests with conversation, music and comedy from the Edinburgh Festivals
09 Aug 2025,42 mins
Bertie Carvel; Jo Wood; Lost Chimes; Tori Allen-Martin; Rajiv Karia; RIYA
Nihal Arthanayake and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
02 Aug 2025,42 mins
Tiff Stevenson, Sam Palladio, Ella Al-Shamahi, Chris Grace, The Miki Berenyi Trio
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
26 Jul 2025,42 mins
Simon Armitage, Paula Hawkins, Ria Lina, Bill Ryder Jones, Stuart Maconie
Stuart Maconie and guests at the Durham Brass Festival.
19 Jul 2025,42 mins
Tim Key, Lucy Porter, Leonie Elliott, Shabaz Ali, Billy Nomates, Bruno Berle
Stuart Maconie and guests with a mix of chat, comedy and music.
12 Jul 2025,42 mins
Mel Giedroyc, Debbie Wiseman, Mike Gayle, Rachel Parris, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
05 Jul 2025,42 mins
Dawn French, Fern Britton, Edward Rowe, Gwenno
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
28 Jun 2025,42 mins