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Episodes (55 available)

News imagePolitically, 1956: End of Illusion, 1. Election Day

How could Eisenhower support a British invasion while condemning a Soviet one?

2 Nov 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, 1956: End of Illusion, 2. Oil

Why Suez mattered and how President Nasser’s actions triggered British and French fears.

3 Nov 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, 1956: End of Illusion, Trailer

David Runciman explores the intertwined events of 1956.

30 Oct 2026

1 min

News imagePolitically, Reflections: Series 4, Jerry Brown

The former California governor talks to James Naughtie about sin, excess and JFK.

29 Jun 2026

28 mins

News imagePolitically, Reflections: Series 4, Jeremy Hunt

The former chancellor reflects on tough choices and political resurrection.

13 Jul 2026

29 mins

News imagePolitically, Ten Years After Brexit, 1. The Economy

Alex Forsyth and guests discuss the impact leaving the EU has had on the UK economy.

8 Jun 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Ten Years After Brexit, 2. Trade

Alex Forsyth examines the impact leaving the EU has had on UK trade and investment.

9 Jun 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Ten Years After Brexit, 3: Immigration

Did Brexit succeed in 'taking back control' of immigration?

10 Jun 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Ten Years After Brexit, 4: Northern Ireland

How was Northern Ireland affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU?

11 Jun 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Ten Years After Brexit, 5: The Union

How did Brexit change the devolved nations' relationship with Westminster and the EU?

12 Jun 2026

14 mins

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