Lord Speaker's Corner podcast

Businessman Philip Harris | Lord Speaker's Corner
Lord Harris of Peckham joins the Lord Speaker to discuss his life in business, education and sport. Listen or watch now
3 November 2026

Leading historian Peter Hennessy
Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner as he shares candid insights on power, public service and challenges facing modern politics
14 October 2026

Prisons Minister James Timpson
Prisons Minister James Timpson, Lord Timpson, speaks to Lord Forysth of Drumlean about fostering, business leadership and prison reform in the latest episode of Lord Speaker’s Corner. Watch or listen now
5 July 2026
Each episode sees the Lord Speaker discover what drives members and what they hope to achieve in their time in the House. Watch episodes on YouTube or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform at the links below.
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Episodes
Bishop of Chelmsford
Lord Speaker’s Corner returns as the Iranian-born Bishop of Chelmsford shares the extraordinary family story behind a pillowcase pierced by four bullets aimed at her father, her thoughts on the current situation in Iran and more
14 June 2026
Lord McFall of Alcluith
The tables are turned as outgoing Lord Speaker Lord McFall of Alcluith is the guest on his own podcast. Listen or watch now
29 January 2026
Lord Gove
Michael Gove, Lord Gove, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner as he discusses the fragmentation of British politics, breaking up the Treasury, Brexit and The Celebrity Traitors. Watch or listen now to find out more
8 December 2025
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen and Lord West of Spithead
Defence, security, Russia and China are on the agenda in the latest Lord Speaker’s Corner. Listen now
17 November 2025
Baroness Manningham-Buller
Former head of MI5 Baroness Manningham-Buller discusses the relationship between MI5 and MI6, reading upside down, meeting Vladimir Putin and whether Russia is at war with the West
28 September 2025
Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho
Entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox, Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner as she sounds the alarm over the deepening gender divide in tech
4 September 2025
Baroness Helic
Campaigner Baroness Helic is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner. Listen now
17 July 2025