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I began thinking about writing this book in the 1980s when I got to know the real Christopher Robin. A lovely man with an extraordinary story to tell. Now, in the run-up to Winnie-the-Pooh’s centenary I’ve written this biography of A A Milne. It’ll be published on 25 September!

Oh - and it seems you can pre-order (or even simply order!) right now. See here: amazon.co.uk/Somewhere-Boy-…

.Penguin Michael Joseph has announced Somewhere, A Boy And A Bear, Gyles Brandreth's biography of AA Milne, Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article-d… (£)

Oh lord! Lunch already …

Here’s my new hero: Freddie from East Yorkshire is off tomorrow to climb Kilimanjaro to raise money for two great cancer charities. Do use the QR code to support him. He’s been through it. He knows why the charities are so important. Over the top, Freddie! You can do it.

The view from my window this morning. I’m at the amazing Hotham Hall Estate - have your wedding here: truly it’s perfect! On my way to ⁦Bridlington Spa⁩ for the Business Day with ⁦Piers Morgan⁩ & the new Mayor for Hull & East Yorkshire. It’s all happening. Good morning!

It’s Friday! It’s #Rosebud day! It’s time for the amazing Jojo Siwa. She has a following of millions & quite a tale to tell … This the story of a child star & billion-hits social media phenomenon. Our youngest ever guest & one of the most intriguing. This is her only UK podcast.

We met 57 years ago today! Michele came to audition for the part of Cinderella in a pantomime I was producing at Oxford University on 6 June 1968. And (amazingly) she’s still here … Just now: We’ve been staying at beautiful Hotham Hall on our way to Bridlington. On we go!

It’s a special day in the world of ⁦therosebudpodcast⁩ … it’s our producer Harriet’s birthday! You can hear every Tuesday on More Rosebud. You can admire her production skills every Friday on #Rosebud. She’s the best. Happy birthday Harriet!

It’s a ⁦therosebudpodcast⁩ special: our youngest ever guest, known to millions of young people around the world … my grandson went wild when I told him I’d met her: “You must have her on Rosebud” he said. “You must!” I’m so glad we did. She’s 22 & a revelation. Enjoy!

A tea room with a view … we’re having fun at ⁦Bridlington Spa⁩

Gyles Brandreth Bridlington Spa Enjoy 🥂 I started reading this 2 days ago👍 Loved Sir John in theatre 😊

At the superb Bridlington Spa in Bridlington for #BusinessDay 2025. Gyles Brandreth interviewed Luke Campbell MBE, the new Hull & East Yorkshire Mayor ending with Gyles Brandreth tentatively punching the Olympic Gold Medalist in the stomach! See video. It’s a great day! The Business Day

2025 and 1968 … it’s still tea for two

If it hadn’t been for my grandson Rory, JoJo Siwa would never have joined me at the ⁦therosebudpodcast⁩ … I’m so glad she did. I hope she’ll be your weekend listen. Meanwhile: goodnight!

Stupid’s Arrow - a new verse by Mark Graham Beware the lover spurned Advice best not ignored Which might apply to Mr. Musk ‘Bout one he once adored Donald’s skin is wafer thin He doesn’t take pricks well Elon might be better served His harsher barbs to quell

Nothing new under the sun. Look what I found at beautiful Hotham Hall. A statue taking a selfie in the garden.

Broadstairs here we come! On Saturday 19 July (my friend Simon Cadell's birthday) we are bringing a therosebudpodcast special to the seaside - to celebrate Hi-De-Hi & all things Jeffrey Holland - with Jeffrey! It's a fun fund-raising matinee - tickets here: sarahthornetheatre.co.uk/book

It makes a fun face, but is it an ideal lunch?

Today-lie in&lovely podcast with SirDavidJason.Agree it’s all about the journey 💕 learning when he started the brilliant East London accent which became Del Boys voice was wonderful.Watched Only Fools&Horses with mum so strong connection with this.Thanks Gyles Brandreth therosebudpodcast