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on the bench opposite me muttering 'woolly jumpers ha ha ha.' He could see I was thrown and he carried on. Eventually I had to pause and point out to Mr Prescott that the joy of a woolly jumper is that you can take it off at will. Whereas the blight of a woolly mind is that you're lumbered with it
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he has designed and worn throughout his career. He has stated on the BBC that "it's all I'm really known for". Collaborating with artist and knitwear designer George Hostler, Brandreth created hundreds of jumper designs that appear in books he and Hostler authored and produced under their knitwear
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Brandreth has a room in his London home devoted to his jumpers, and claims to have one for almost every occasion. To name just a few examples: he has a knitted jumper emblazoned with a green frog that he has worn for appointments with princes (Philip and Charles); on other royal occasions, he has
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to revive the label for the 21st century, with Gyles & George joining Carlson's collective of brands, Blazer Group. They have collaborated to re-release many of Brandreth's original designs, including a jumper with the words "I'm a Luxury" across the front, famously worn by
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into Room 101, saying that he would never accept an honour himself. In 2013, he clarified that position, stating that he had "no fundamental objection to the honours system", and that he selected the honours system for Room 101 because he could "tell funny stories about it".
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Brandreth met his future wife, Michèle Brown, at Oxford. Five years later, with Brown working as a television reporter and Brandreth in theatre, the couple decided to have a "quiet wedding". They were married at
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In September 2023, Brandreth began hosting another podcast, called Rosebud, where he interviews famous people about "their first memories and first experiences". Interviewees include
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and held the world record for the longest continuous after-dinner speech, twelve-and-a-half hours, done as a charity stunt. With his wife, he founded a
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rather than novelty jumpers when serving in Parliament, though he has stated: "The first time I spoke in the House of Commons, I heard
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871 Famous Last Words, and Put-downs, Insults, Squelches, Compliments, Rejoinders, Epigrams, and Epitaphs of Famous People
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opened an exhibition dedicated to Gyles & George and Brandreth's personal collection of jumpers.
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resigned. And he has a Scrabble-themed jumper which he wears in his capacity as president of the
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In 1999, he published diaries chronicling his days as a politician between 1990 and 1997, called
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that he was likely to vote for the UK to stay in the European Union in the following month's
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Gyles Brandreth jumpers over the decades go on display and viewers ones too (UK) (fun story)
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In August 2014, Brandreth was one of 200 public figures who were signatories to a letter to
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Aside from Brandreth himself, the brand's models and prominent customers have included
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was published. In July 2005, he published a second book on the royal family, entitled
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Odd Boy Out: The 'hilarious, eye-popping, unforgettable' Sunday Times bestseller 2021
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A frequent guest on BBC television panel shows, he has appeared on eight episodes of
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in August 2017, to which he donated a button that was once owned by a famous actor.
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Brandreth has written and toured in a number of comedic one-man shows, including
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Brandreth is a vegetarian, and stopped drinking alcohol in 1997 to lose weight.
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He moved to London with his parents at the age of three and was educated at the
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radio at various times since its launch in 1973. He has frequently appeared on
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Brandreth awarding a degree to a student at a 2017 graduation ceremony of the
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Brandreth has written a series of seven works of historical fiction called
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Since the 1970s, Brandreth has written books for adults and children about
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Television personalities from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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in the 1980s, and has been regularly featured on Channel 4's game show
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reworks of Shakespeare. In the 1980s, Brandreth wrote scripts for
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The Joy of Lex: An Amazing and Amusing Z to A and A to Z of Words
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Brandreth has appeared in the Dictionary Corner on the game show
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Gyles Brandreth on Tony Blair, the monarchy, and 'Just A Minute'
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He once held the world record for longest on-screen kiss, with
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to commemorate the BBC's 100th Anniversary. His team mate was
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In September 2004, Brandreth's book on the marriage of Queen
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In 2006, Brandreth appeared in the Radio 4 comedy programme
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Politicians from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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In April 2019, Brandreth began co-hosting a podcast titled
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The 7 Secrets of Happiness: A Reluctant Optimist's Journey
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He broadcast reminiscences of his parliamentary career on
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Brandreth with Judi Dench at the London Palladium in 2023
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suggested that Brandreth "set out to make himself into a
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Brandreth studied Modern History and Modern Languages at
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Writers from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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for 18 years, it was relocated to the Polka Theatre in
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in 2004. In 2006, he appeared on the television series
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Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies
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The Joy of Lex: How to Have Fun with 860,341,500 Words
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In 2014, Brandreth was awarded the honorary degree of
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in 1971. Since 2015, he has been the president of the
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s Dictionary Corner. In 2007, he guest-starred in the
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In 2020, Brandreth and actor Sheila Hancock replaced
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World English-Language Scrabble Players' Association
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Wit knits: Lively and original hand-knitting designs
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A Guide to Playing the Scrabble Brand Crossword Game
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In 2020, Brandreth partnered with American designer
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magazine. He wrote an authorised biography of actor
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People educated at Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle
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Try 'Something Rhymes with Purple'" 2139: 2137: 1634:Breaking the Code: Westminster Diaries, 1992–97 1323:and was the party's unsuccessful candidate for 1086:Brandreth is known for the colourful, humorous 764:Brandreth has presented programmes on London's 3887:contributions in Parliament by Gyles Brandreth 2909: 2795:"Something Rhymes With Purple podcast archive" 1725:Charles and Camilla: Portrait of a Love Affair 1280:, and officially took the role in March 2017. 934:Charles and Camilla: Portrait of a Love Affair 4000: 2094:. New York, NY: Early Bird Books. p. v. 1997:Oscar Wilde and the Return of Jack the Ripper 1621:Under the Jumper: Autobiographical Excursions 629:. He has appeared in episodes of Channel 5's 3187: 3185: 2383:Great Canal Journeys – Series 11 – Episode 1 2251: 2134: 1777:Novelty knits: 35 fun & fabulous jumpers 1712:Philip and Elizabeth: Portrait of a Marriage 1081: 1028:, with his role being essentially that of a 930:Philip and Elizabeth: Portrait of a Marriage 748:. On 24 October 2022, Brandreth appeared on 2018: 1972:Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol 1300:Register Office on 8 June 1973, with actor 555:Brandreth hosted the short-lived game show 452:. He has stated that he is a descendant of 4007: 3993: 3227:"The return of the Eighties slogan jumper" 689:. In 2022, he appeared in the series with 448:. He is the great-great-great-grandson of 31: 3605:"My most memorable meal: Gyles Brandreth" 3276: 3274: 3191: 3182: 2875: 2084: 1593:Knitability: fun knits for all the family 949:death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 4671:20th-century British non-fiction writers 3897:Gyles Brandreth | Culture | The Guardian 3381: 2660:"Living With The Enemy - Radio 4 Sitcom" 2408: 2180: 1899:Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance 1345: 1196: 866: 750:Bargain Hunt: BBC 100th Birthday Special 614:, in the episode "The Final Countdown". 519: 4144:Association of British Scrabble Players 3970:Chancellor of the University of Chester 3701: 3663: 3661: 3394:"Portrait of a driver: Gyles Brandreth" 2684:Mahoney, Elisabeth (28 December 2009). 2683: 2329: 2184:"An audience with Christopher Hitchens" 1894:Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders 1792:The Oxford Book of Theatrical Anecdotes 1249:, London. In 2016, the museum moved to 1220:Association of British Scrabble Players 1114:To strike a more serious note, he wore 1109:Association of British Scrabble Players 871:Brandreth at the Chiswick Book Festival 4643: 3280: 3271: 3156: 2876:Brandreth, Gyles (16 September 2021). 2869: 2431: 2409:Marshall, Michelle (8 November 2020). 2241:from the original on 12 December 2021. 1224:British National Scrabble Championship 988:Brandreth has written a book entitled 436:Brandreth was born on 8 March 1948 in 60:11 December 1996 – 2 May 1997 3988: 3387: 3281:Leaper, Caroline (24 December 2022). 2849: 2555: 2553: 2551: 2549: 2526: 2352: 2262:from the original on 12 December 2021 2195:from the original on 12 January 2022. 2145:"Gyles Brandreth (New College, 1967)" 2055: 2053: 2051: 2049: 911:and had a short run in the West End. 654:was host, successfully banishing the 548:. He was known for his collection of 4625: 3667: 3658: 3407:from the original on 12 January 2022 3192:Brandreth, Gyles (22 October 2021). 2229: 2227: 1929:Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man's Smile 1916:Oscar Wilde and a Game Called Murder 1329:2019 United Kingdom general election 1311:They have three children, including 1253:in Yorkshire. He is a patron of the 1230:Society, which was founded in 1990. 672:, winning two of the five episodes. 119:9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997 2965: 1959:Oscar Wilde and the Vatican Murders 1946:Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders 1549:The Great Book of Optical Illusions 1263:National Playing Fields Association 1192: 903:. Brandreth created the stage show 899:, a television programme featuring 13: 3831:Gyles Brandreth's official website 3628: 2745:"Wordaholics - Radio 4 Panel Show" 2546: 2330:Manning, Charlotte (8 June 2022). 2046: 1942:Oscar Wilde and the Nest of Vipers 488:Oxford University Dramatic Society 14: 4797: 4741:People educated at Bedales School 4691:21st-century British male writers 4666:20th-century British male writers 4322:Brand's Crossword Game King's Cup 3824: 3577: 3555:. 8 December 2016. 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In April 2010, he appeared on 336: 4716:British broadcaster-politicians 3892:Gyles Brandreth – The Telegraph 3795: 3767: 3742: 3721: 3695: 3622: 3597: 3571: 3541: 3515: 3493: 3463: 3441: 3419: 3356: 3334: 3308: 3245: 3219: 3150: 3124: 3098: 3076: 3065: 3054: 3024: 2999: 2974: 2970:– via www.thetimes.co.uk. 2959: 2929: 2903: 2843: 2817: 2787: 2762: 2736: 2711: 2677: 2651: 2626: 2609:"Whispers - Radio 4 Panel Show" 2600: 2575: 2520: 2498: 2473: 2451: 2432:Collis, Emily (21 March 2021). 2425: 2402: 2372: 2346: 2323: 2298: 2273: 2252:ChatPolitics (30 August 2013), 2245: 2235:"Room 101 with Gyles Brandreth" 2181:Farndale, Nigel (2 June 2010). 1834:Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait 1218:champion, and president of the 1212:Brandreth is a former European 907:, which enjoyed success at the 534:more than 300 times, including 486:. While there, he directed the 409:, Brandreth was elected to the 248: 4761:Presidents of the Oxford Union 4701:21st-century British novelists 4676:20th-century British novelists 2910:London Theatre (8 June 2016). 2852:"Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth" 2527:Maher, Bron (9 October 2023). 2199: 2174: 2163: 2108: 2034:. 14 January 2011. BBC Radio 4 1496:The Scrabble Brand Puzzle Book 1350: 1257:and vice-president of charity 1064:. In May 2016, Brandreth told 669:Richard Osman's House of Games 567:, on the fictional game show " 1: 4706:Alumni of New College, Oxford 4681:20th-century British diarists 4275:Scrabble Players Championship 3930:Member of Parliament for the 3668:Webb, Claire (16 July 2022). 3527:University of Chester website 2353:Jones, Gemma (27 June 2022). 2011: 1985:Jack the Ripper – Case Closed 1660:John Gielgud: An Actor's Life 1419:The World's Best Indoor Games 1388:The Complete Home Entertainer 1222:, having organised the first 1060:in the run-up to September's 744:in celebrity guise—in aid of 515: 431: 4014: 3702:Poulter, Rory (6 May 2022). 3449:"Welcome to the website for" 833:Something Rhymes with Purple 746:Great Ormond Street Hospital 7: 4159:Belgian Scrabble Federation 3368:www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk 2061:"Gyles Brandreth Biography" 1607:World Championship Scrabble 1482:John Gielgud: A Celebration 1337:Chester South and Eddisbury 1091:label, Gyles & George. 995: 825: 712:in a two-episode series of 564:That Mitchell and Webb Look 10: 4802: 4781:Politicians from Wuppertal 4751:People from Barnes, London 4346:A Pumpkin Full of Nonsense 2882:. 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