We are happy to announce that Baroness Ayesha Hazarika MBE is the official host of The Diplomat podcast with Netflix.
Episodes one to three are available to listen to now here.
The Official Podcast consists of six companion episodes covering season 2 of the series episode-by-episode, with Ayesha at the helm, bringing her political bones and insights, leading fans through a deeper understanding of the show’s creation and learning about the real-life elements that inspire its world. Renowned guests include Debora Cahn, the series creator, and cast members such as Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, and Allison Janney, among many others.
Broadcaster, comedian and writer, Ayesha is known for her laser sharp brain and witty opinions, and her behind the curtain observations on current affairs.
Host on Times Radio every Friday 1-4pm and Saturday and Sunday Drive, Ayesha is also a regular contributor to Question Time and Newsnight (BBC Two), Good Morning Britain (ITV), The Jeremy Vine Show (Channel 5), Lorraine (ITV), The News Quiz (Radio 4), Have I Got News For You (BBC One).
In 2024, she became the first Glaswegian, Muslim decent, working class background women of colour to be granted lifetime Peerage and elevated to the House of Lords, nominated by Labour and conferred by his Majesty.