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Conversations with leading political figures reflecting on their lives in politics.

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S7 · E3
July 27 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 4: Caroline Lucas
The former Green Party leader discusses power, getting arrested and listening to opponents
S7 · E2
July 20 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 4: Jeremy Hunt
The former chancellor reflects on tough choices and political resurrection.
S7 · E1
July 13 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 4: Jerry Brown
The former California governor talks to James Naughtie about sin, excess and JFK.
S6 · E10
July 6 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 10: Impact on Politics
Why has Brexit had such a profound effect on British politics?
S6 · E9
July 6 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 9: Impact on Europe
What effect did Brexit have on the EU?
S6 · E8
June 29 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 8: Fishing and Farming
Why did fishing and farming resonate so deeply during the Brexit referendum debate?
S6 · E7
June 29 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 7: Science and Academia
How has Brexit impacted science and academia in Britain?
S6 · E6
June 22 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 6: Regulatory Freedom
Has the UK made the most of its post-Brexit regulatory freedom?
S6 · E5
June 22 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 5: The Union
How did Brexit change the devolved nations' relationship with Westminster and the EU?
S6 · E4
June 15 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 4: Northern Ireland
How was Northern Ireland affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU?
S6 · E3
June 15 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 3: Immigration
Did Brexit succeed in 'taking back control' of immigration?
S6 · E2
June 8 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 2. Trade
Alex Forsyth examines the impact leaving the EU has had on UK trade and investment.
S6 · E1
June 8 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 1. The Economy
Alex Forsyth and guests discuss the impact leaving the EU has had on the UK economy.
S5 · E4
Jul 31, 2025 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 3: Steve Baker
The adventures of an arch Brexiteer: James Naughtie talks to former MP Steve Baker.
S5 · E3
Jul 24, 2025 · 29 min
Reflections: Series 3: Malcolm Rifkind
Former Conservative foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind reflects on a life in politics.
S5 · E2
Jul 17, 2025 · 29 min
Reflections: Series 3: Diane Abbott
Labour MP Diane Abbott reflects on a life in politics in conversation with James Naughtie.
S5 · E1
Jul 10, 2025 · 37 min
Reflections: Series 3: John Kerry
James Naughtie talks to veteran US politician John Kerry about his life and career.
S4 · E20
Jun 23, 2025 · 14 min
Postwar: 20. What if?
What would Britain have been like if Winston Churchill had won the 1945 general election?
S4 · E19
Jun 23, 2025 · 14 min
Postwar: 19. Post-postwar
When did the postwar period end?
S4 · E18
Jun 23, 2025 · 14 min
Postwar: 18. Churchill: Lion in Winter
What happened to Winston Churchill in the years after the 1945 general election?

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