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The Long View

BBC Radio 4

Jonathan Freedland presents the series in which stories from the past are compared with current events.

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  • 20 episodes
  • every few months
  • Avg 27 min
  • English

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  • June 16 · 28 min

    Electoral reform

    Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of electoral reform.

  • Nov 18, 2025 · 27 min

    Criminals on the Loose

    Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of presidential candidates who have stood trial.

  • Sep 5, 2025 · 27 min

    Flags

    Jonathan Freedland looks at the flying of flags now and opposite parliament in 1780.

  • Feb 11, 2025 · 27 min

    Trade Tariffs

    Jonathan Freedland and guests make historical comparisons with current events

  • Aug 13, 2024 · 27 min

    Race Riots in Britain

    Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of riots and race in the UK.

  • Mar 5, 2024 · 27 min

    The Drama of Scandal

    Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View on storytelling, drama and public injustices

  • Dec 27, 2023 · 27 min

    Aged Premiers

    Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View on elderly leaders.

  • Oct 11, 2023 · 27 min

    Marches of Mutiny

    Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of mutinous marches.

  • Feb 14, 2023 · 27 min

    Spring Offensives

    Jonathan Freedland takes The Long View of Spring Offensives.

  • Nov 29, 2022 · 27 min

    Political Comebacks

    Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of political leaders making a comeback.

  • Oct 25, 2022 · 27 min

    Short-Lived Leaders

    Jonathan Freedland sheds light on current events through stories from the past.

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