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4 Extra Debut. Dismissed from government, MP Chris Mullen contemplates a future at the lower foothills of political life. Read by Sam Dale.

The second volume of Chris Mullin's diaries reflect irreverently and humorously on New Labour's last term in office. Today, dismissed from government Mullin contemplates a future at the lower foothills of political life.

Chris Mullin is the former MP for Sunderland South, a journalist and author. His books include the first volume of his acclaimed diaries, "A View From the Foothills." He also wrote the thriller, "A Very British Coup", with the television version winning BAFTA and Emmy awards. He was a minister in three departments, Environment, Transport and Regions, International Development and The Foreign Office.

The reader is Sam Dale.
The abridger is Penny Leicester.
The producer is Elizabeth Allard.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Aug 2015 02:45

Broadcasts

  • Mon 30 Aug 2010 09:45
  • Tue 31 Aug 2010 00:30
  • Mon 17 Aug 2015 14:45
  • Tue 18 Aug 2015 02:45

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