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Tali Fraser, Damian Thompson, Matthew Wilson & Christa d’Souza Jul 10, 2026

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This week: Tali Fraser gives the definitive answer to what Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ actually is; Damian Thompson asks if there is any route back for the Society of St Pius X; Matthew Wilson discusses whether Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey can live up to the 2,700-year history of artworks depicting Homer’s epic; and Christa d’Souza reads her Notes on … Tans.

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Max Jeffery, Gavin Mortimer, James Delingpole, Aidan Hartley & Angus Colwell Jul 03, 2026

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery explains the truth about how the British Empire is taught in schools; Gavin Mortimer asks why Giorgia Meloni is courting Emmanuel Macron; James Delingpole reviews the World Cup; after 25 years, Aidan Hartley bows out as the Spectator’s Wild life columnist; and finally, the Spectator’s new restaurant critic Angus Colwell ponders how much discount you should get, if your father almost chokes to death on a lamb kleftiko.

Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

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Richard Madeley, Michael Simmons, Gus Carter & Arabella Byrne Jun 26, 2026

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Richard Madeley wonders if anyone in the media still drinks; Michael Simmons asks if the UK is ready for Andy Burnham’s first Budget; Gus Carter explains the Spectator’s role in the birth of America; and finally, Arabella Byrne provides her notes on coconut water.

Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

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Freddy Gray, Matt Ridley, Peter Parker & Lloyd Evans Jun 19, 2026

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Freddy Gray asks whether the Iran deal will destroy J.D. Vance; Matt Ridley argues that Britain must finally embrace gene editing; Peter Parker explains the problem with ‘queer art'; and finally, Lloyd Evans says the NHS treats everyone fairly – with contempt.

Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

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Tim Shipman – with Kemi Badenoch, Justin Marozzi, Christopher Howse & Lara Prendergast Jun 14, 2026

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman interviews Kemi Badenoch – including excerpts from the interview; Justin Marozzi argues that Trump’s strategy has only strengthened the Iranian regime; Christopher Howse pays tribute to ‘London’s rudest landlord'; and finally, Lara Prendergasts says that ‘matrescence’ is one big con.

Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

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Lisa Haseldine, Michael Simmons, Patrick Smith & Toby Young – with Nigel Farage Jun 08, 2026

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Lisa Haseldine reports from Armenia; Michael Simmons argues neoliberalism has never really been tried; Patrick Smith explains why he takes frog poison; and finally, Toby Young wonders why Nigel Farage cares if he has been banned from Desert Island Discs. Plus: the Reform UK leader reveals – exclusively to James Heale – what he would choose if he went on the show.

Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

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William Atkinson, James Delingpole, Daisy Dunn & Margaret Mitchell May 29, 2026

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: William Atkinson sends his dispatch from the Shetland Islands; James Delingpole remembers Malcolm, his ‘gloriously unfiltered’ father; Daisy Dunn reviews Mary Beard’s Talking Classics; and Margaret Mitchell explores corporate dread and the institutional gothic.

Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

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Douglas Murray, Flora Watkins & Nicholas Farrell May 25, 2026

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Douglas Murray details his encounter with Labour leadership hopeful Wes Streeting; Flora Watkins explains why the Open Garden scheme is the antidote to the Chelsea Flower Show; and Nicholas Farrell says local nudists are running wild in Ravenna.

Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

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James Heale, Geoffrey Cain, Rachel Johnson & Melissa Kite May 16, 2026

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This week: James Heale on Farage's plan to win the left-wing vote, Geoffrey Cain on Trump's visit to China, Rachel Johnson has lost her luggage and Melissa Kite wonders why the French love Cork.

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Lisa Haseldine, Roya Nikkah & Lionel Shriver May 09, 2026

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This week: Lisa Haseldine on Britain's failing maternity services, Roya Nikkah writes the diary and Lionel Shriver on gerrymandering in America.

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