'To this day, I shiver': LBC callers recount 'extraordinary' David Hockney anecdotes

12 Jun 2026, 13:02 | Updated: 12 Jun 2026

By LBC Staff

'My kids said they did Hockney at school, I said: "You're studying your uncle"!'

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James takes hears about our callers' fascinating, and emotional, stories about personal connections with David Hockney and what the legendary artist was like in person.

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'To this day, I shiver': LBC callers recount 'extraordinary' David Hockney anecdotes

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Millions forced to work longer as ‘retirement age increase to be moved forward’

Teens to be taught consequences of strangling during sex - in bid to tackle 'influence of manosphere and incel culture'

'We were shocked it worked' Anne Hathaway breaks silence on surprise 'buzzer beater' pregnancy at 43

Dog starved to the brink of death now fighting fit thanks to diet after rescue centre fed him ten meals a day

England fans warned over deadly fentanyl risk ahead of World Cup semi-final with Argentina

The country is under threat so why are British politicians being protected by supermarket security guards?

Fans say time for 'Hand of God' revenge as England set for Argentina semi-final

Millions forced to work longer as ‘retirement age increase to be moved forward’

School pupils to be taught strangling during sex is illegal in new lessons

'Sense has not prevailed': Council slammed for removing England flag ahead of Argentina World Cup clash

UK to hold biggest home defence exercise in decades to prepare Brits for war

Public trust in BBC at risk after string of 'broadcasting errors', including Glastonbury coverage and Gaza documentary

Benefits claimants told to ignore hosepipe ban amid calls of 'two-tier' policy

Bedford train crash driver died from 'traumatic injuries to brainstem and chest'