Late Fragments Podcast

Mar 08 2024 18 ep. 40 mins 20
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A series of interviews with extraordinary octogenarians, conducted by Chloe Fox. In each episode, the main topics covered will be those apparently best avoided in polite company - Religion. Sex. Politics. And Money. Opinion and insight guaranteed.
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Late Fragments with Melvyn Bragg

Mar 08 2024 40 mins  
In this final episode of the Series, interviewer Chloe Fox meets her interviewing hero, Melvyn Bragg and talks to the 84 year old about his Cumbrian upbringing, the solace of intellectual curiosity and what it's really like living in the 'Waiting Room'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Colonel John Blashford Snell

Mar 01 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, interviewer Chloe Fox discusses leadership, legacy and how faith is like a bank account with the intrepid 87 year-old explorer and Operation Raleigh founder, Colonel John Blashford Snell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Penelope Lively

Feb 23 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to the 90 year-old Booker Prize winning author, Penelope Lively, about widowhood, staying politically engaged and how the best thing about growing old is never having to go to Heathrow Airport again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Martin Bell

Feb 16 2024 35 mins  
In this third episode in the third series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to former war correspondent and independent politician Martin Bell about risking life and limb, the broken state of British politics and how getting married is like going to war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Antonia Fraser

Feb 09 2024 23 mins  
In the second episode of a new series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to the 91 year-old historian, Lady Antonia Fraser about her remarkable childhood, the holiness of painting your nails frosted pink and whether women need to be a tiny bit selfish to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Terry Waite

Feb 02 2024 36 mins  
In this first episode in a new series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to Terry Waite about surviving captivity, keeping going and always finding the light in the darkness.Links for further information on the work of Hostage International - https://www.hostageinternational.org/ - and Emmaus UK - https://emmaus.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Lady Anne Glenconner

Jul 14 2023 38 mins  
In the last episode in the current series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to Lady Anne Glenconner about loss, abuse and hitting your stride in your late Eighties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Neil Kinnock

Jun 30 2023 46 mins  
In this penultimate episode in a new series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to former Labour leader, Neil Kinnock, about politics, longevity and why everybody has something to contribute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Colin Thubron

Jun 19 2023 36 mins  
In the fourth episode in a new series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to the legendary travel writer Colin Thubron about self-sufficiency, wisdom-in-action and tying up life's loose ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Fragments with Prue Leith

Jun 02 2023 31 mins  
In this third episode in a new series, interviewer Chloe Fox talks to Great British Bake Off presenter Prue Leith about Apartheid, infidelity and the importance of not being a diva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.