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Dramatising Democracy: Michael Dobbs, James Graham, Paula Milne, Trudi-Ann Tierney

From the 麻豆社 Radio Theatre in London, Anne McElvoy chairs a debate asking if dramas like The West Wing or This House aid our understanding of the way governments operate.

Author Michael Dobbs, dramatists James Graham and Paula Milne and TV producer Trudi-Ann Tierney join Anne McElvoy in the 麻豆社 Radio Theatre as part of 麻豆社 Democracy Day. They debate whether dramas like The West Wing, Borgen or This House aid our understanding of the way governments operate or do they foster cynicism about democracy?

Producer: Harry Parker.

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45 minutes

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Tue 20 Jan 2015 22:00

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Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Michael Dobbs
Interviewed Guest James Graham
Interviewed Guest Paula Milne
Interviewed Guest Trudi-Ann Tierney
Presenter Anne McElvoy
Producer Harry Parker

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  • Tue 20 Jan 2015 22:00

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