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1956: End of Illusion: 2. Oil
The American presidential election in November 1956 coincided with two of the greatest crises of the postwar era: Suez and Hungary. In July of that year, the Suez Canal had been nationalised by Egypt’s President Nasser. It provoked alarm an
1956: End of Illusion: 1. Election Day
The American presidential election in November 1956 coincided with two of the greatest crises of the postwar era: Suez and Hungary. In July of that year, the Suez Canal had been nationalised by Egypt’s President Nasser. It provoked alarm an
1956: End of Illusion: Trailer
The American presidential election in November 1956 coincided with two of the greatest crises of the postwar era: Suez and Hungary. In July of that year, the Suez Canal had been nationalised by Egypt’s President Nasser. It provoked alarm an
Reflections: Series 4: Caroline Lucas
The former Green Party leader speaks to James Naughtie about her years in Parliament, and how it feels to see her party thrive just as she stands down. In fourteen years, Caroline Lucas never held ministerial office and so had to find other
Reflections: Series 4: Jeremy Hunt
The former Chancellor reflects with James Naughtie on tough choices and political resurrection. Jeremy Hunt held four Cabinet jobs - including almost six years as Health Secretary, and then Foreign Secretary under Theresa May. After he was
Reflections: Series 4: Jerry Brown
The former Governor of California oversaw the world's fifth largest economy for sixteen years, ran three times for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, and over the course of his public life has known every presiden
Ten Years After Brexit: 10: Impact on Politics
There’s no doubting just how divisive Brexit was. Whatever side of the debate you sat on, the strength of feeling ran high. It split opinion, ruptured political parties and toppled Prime Ministers. In the years after the referendum the coun
Ten Years After Brexit: 9: Impact on Europe
In the decade since the Brexit referendum, much has been said about the effect the decision to leave had on the UK. But what is the view from Europe? What did the EU make of Britain's decision to leave the European Union, and how have they
Ten Years After Brexit: 8: Fishing and Farming
The UK's fishing and farming industries were at the core of Brexiteer's arguments for regaining British sovereignty over our land and produce. For many in the industries and the areas where they worked, the EU's fishing and farming framewor
Ten Years After Brexit: 7: Science and Academia
The UK's membership within the EU meant that when it came to science and academia, the UK and EU were close collaborators. In both sectors, close ties meant that countries could share funding, innovation, research and people without frictio
Ten Years After Brexit: 6: Regulatory Freedom
Claims of a ban on bendy bananas came to symbolise what many Brexiteers saw as a fundamental problem with the EU - burdensome bureaucracy and onerous regulation that stifled UK business and innovation. The Brexit campaign leant heavily on t
Ten Years After Brexit: 5: The Union
When Britain voted to leave the EU in 2016, politicians in Scotland and Wales hoped that the UK’s departure would mean more freedom for their governments over national matters. But in the decade since, uneasy constitutional questions have s
Ten Years After Brexit: 4: Northern Ireland
When the UK voted to leave the EU, Northern Ireland became one of the most contentious aspects of the Brexit negotiations. The prospect of a border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland threatened to undermine the Good Friday
Ten Years After Brexit: 3: Immigration
The debate on immigration was at the heart of the Brexit referendum, and sparked strong emotions from both Leave and Remain voters. Those who voted for Brexit saw it as an opportunity to ‘take back control’ of the country’s borders and, by
Ten Years After Brexit: 2. Trade
During the Brexit referendum, the Leave campaign argued that exiting the EU would allow the UK to sign more lucrative independent trade deals with other nations. Remainers warned that leaving the single market and customs union would increa
Ten Years After Brexit: 1. The Economy
It is 10 years since the Brexit referendum. In this series Alex Forsyth, a BBC correspondent who’s covered Brexit from both Brussels and Westminster, looks at what impact the decision to leave the EU has had on various aspects of public and
Reflections: Series 3: Steve Baker
Steve Baker was a pivotal figure in the Brexit turmoil that engulfed the Conservatives. Becoming an MP in 2010 order to help achieve Britain's severance from the European Union, he came to prominence as chair of an influential group of Euro
Reflections: Series 3: Malcolm Rifkind
Edinburgh-born former lawyer Sir Malcolm Rifkind was first elected as a Conservative MP in 1974. A former Defence and Foreign Secretary, he served continuously as a minister for 18 years under Margaret Thatcher and John Major. In conversati
Reflections: Series 3: Diane Abbott
Elected to parliament in 1987, Diane Abbott was the first black female MP and is known as the 'Mother of the House'. In a conversation with James Naughtie recorded in May 2025, the passionate left-winger reflects on rebellion, her relations
Reflections: Series 3: John Kerry
James Naughtie talks to former US Secretary of State John Kerry about his life and political career. At his home in Massachusetts, which he represented in the United States Senate for close to 30 years, Kerry discusses his experiences as a
Postwar: 20. What if?
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 19. Post-postwar
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 18. Churchill: Lion in Winter
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 17. A New Jerusalem?
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 16. The Result
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 15. Debt to America
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 14. United Nations
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 13. From Yalta to Potsdam
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 12. Art, War and Propaganda
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
Postwar: 11. Homes for Heroes
David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age. The 1945 general election was one of the biggest shocks in British parliamentary history: a decisive rejection of Winston Churchill and his leadership. The elect
