The Political Party

The Political Party

Comedian, TV and radio host Matt Forde presents T…

  • 55 minutes 33 seconds
    Show 369. Alex Burghart

    Alex Burghart


    Politics. History. Food.


    What more do you want for Christmas?


    Alex Burghart is the Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and fills in for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs.


    More importantly, he has a deep fat fryer and he's keen to experiment.


    This is the indulgent Christmas special we all needed. 


    FOLLOW Alex on X: @alexburghart


    THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!


    Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedia

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


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    23 December 2024, 1:54 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Show 368. Natalie Fleet

    Natalie Fleet


    Natalie has only been an MP since July but has already established herself as one of the most impressive members of the new intake.


    She has had to overcome a lot to become an MP and talks passionately about how hard it is to succeed if you're working class in modern Britain.


    This is gripping from start to finish. 


    FOLLOW Natalie on X: @NatalieFleetMP


    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows


    2025


    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedia

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


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    16 December 2024, 1:36 am
  • 50 minutes 41 seconds
    Show 367. David Yelland

    David Yelland


    This is a gripping inside account of editing The Sun when tabloids were still dominant.


    David tried to take the paper in a different direction. But did Rupert Murdoch approve?


    Plus, does Elon Musk's use of X have its roots in tabloid culture and influence?


    FOLLOW David on X: @davidyelland


    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024


    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


    2025


    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedia

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE


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    9 December 2024, 1:24 am
  • 48 minutes 17 seconds
    Show 366. Alison McGovern

    Policy! Football! Pies!


    It's the interview with everything.


    After years in opposition, Alison is now an Employment Minister and is keen to get on and change things. She explains the changes she's making to Jobcentres and the difference they'll make.


    Plus... will Alison become the latest politician to start a podcast?


    FOLLOW Alison on X: @Alison_McGovern


    ORDER a Homebaked pie: https://www.homebakedbakery.com/


    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024


    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


    2025


    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedia

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE



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    2 December 2024, 1:56 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Show 365. David Duguid

    This is inspirational. 

     

    David was the Conservative MP for Banff and Buchan for 7 years.

     

    Then he suffered a spinal stroke. Incredibly he wasn't allowed to defend his seat in the general election. 

     

    This is the remarkable story of how he recovered, why he was blocked and how he's remained so positive. 

     

     

    FOLLOW David on X: @david_duguid

     

    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024

     

    27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre

    28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre

    29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry

    31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre

    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

     

    2025

     

    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedoa

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

     


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    25 November 2024, 12:21 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Show 364. Salma Shah *State of the Tories Special*

    Salma Shah is back!

     

    The Tory strategist gives her entertaining assessment of Kemi Badenoch and how the Tories are doing.

     

    This is such a great chat in which I have my centre-left prejudices thoroughly checked. 

     

    Talking about the Opposition has never been more fun.

     

     

    FOLLOW Salma on X: @Ommasalma

     

    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024

     

    20 November: York, The Crescent

    21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre

    27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre

    28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre

    29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry

    31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre

    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

     

    2025

     

    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedoa

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE


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    18 November 2024, 12:45 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Show 363. Seth Harris

    Seth Harris - US Election Special


    Well, it happened. 


    This is a comprehensive and entertaining analysis of why and how Trump won the election with friend of the show, Seth Harris.


    Seth served in Obama's Cabinet and worked closely with both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. 


    If you're looking for answers, you'll find them here. 


    FOLLOW Seth on X: @MrSethHarris


    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024


    14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket

    15 November: Colchester Arts Centre

    20 November: York, The Crescent

    21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre

    27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre

    28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre

    29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry

    31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre

    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


    2025


    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedoa

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE



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    11 November 2024, 1:50 am
  • 54 minutes 47 seconds
    Show 362. Darren Jones

    Darren Jones - Budget Special


    This is a cracker.


    A full Budget briefing from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury which includes some excellent breakfast chat.


    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024


    6 November: Exeter, Phoenix

    8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre

    14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket

    15 November: Colchester Arts Centre

    20 November: York, The Crescent

    21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre

    27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre

    28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre

    29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry

    31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre

    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


    2025


    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedoa

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE



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    4 November 2024, 1:10 am
  • 52 minutes 50 seconds
    Show 361. Alex Massie

    One of our most gifted political writers reflects on the death of Alex Salmond and the current state of Scottish politics.

     

    This is engrossing from the very first second. 

     

    SUBSCRIBE to the Ponsonby and Massie podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ponsonby-and-massie-podcast/id1749779794

     

    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024

     

    6 November: Exeter, Phoenix

    8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre

    14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket

    15 November: Colchester Arts Centre

    20 November: York, The Crescent

    21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre

    27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre

    28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre

    29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry

    31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre

    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

     

    2025

     

    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    2 February: Salford, Lowry

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedoa

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE


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    28 October 2024, 1:49 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Show 360. Sir Graham Brady

    Sir Graham Brady


    What's it like telling a Prime Minister their time is up?


    Sir Graham chaired the 1922 Committee throughout the tenure of five Conservative Prime Ministers. 


    In this entertaining interview he tells us what those private moments with them were like and how each of them used their power differently.


    This is the thrilling inside account of the most tumultuous political time in living memory. 


    BUY Sir Graham's book 'Kingmaker' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingmaker-Secrets-Truth-about-Ministers/dp/1804188263


    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024


    24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre

    6 November: Exeter, Phoenix

    8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre

    14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket

    15 November: Colchester Arts Centre

    20 November: York, The Crescent

    21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre

    22 November: Salford, The Lowry

    27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre

    28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre

    29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry

    31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre

    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


    2025


    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedoa

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE


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    21 October 2024, 12:39 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Show 359. Thangam Debbonaire

    Thangam Debbonaire


    Thangam is one of the brightest stars of the Labour movement. As Shadow Culture Secretary she was all set to command the brief in government. 


    But things didn't go to plan. On 4 July, Thangam lost Bristol Central to the Green Party. 


    A classically trained cellist. Thangam has a range of life experience. 


    She's one of the most charismatic and engaging politicians in the country and her reflections on her career so far are thoughtful and hopeful. 



    SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    2024


    24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre

    6 November: Exeter, Phoenix

    8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre

    14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket

    15 November: Colchester Arts Centre

    20 November: York, The Crescent

    21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre

    22 November: Salford, The Lowry

    27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre

    28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre

    29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry

    31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre

    6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE


    2025


    29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

    4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

    5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

    6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

    7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

    12 February: Bath, Komedia

    13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

    16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

    20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

    23 February: Brighton, Komedoa

    25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

    26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

    28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

    2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

    4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

    6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

    11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

    12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

    27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

    28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE


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    14 October 2024, 12:12 am
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