Politically Podcast
Politically is Â鶹Éç Radio 4's home for insightful, inside takes on how politics and power really work.
Politically is Â鶹Éç Radio 4's home for insightful, inside takes on how politics and power really work.
Step into a world steeped in ambition and intrigue... a world that demands tough decisions and delicate compromises.
And let those who've walked the corridors of power reveal how they believe them best navigated, through the frank and illuminating series you'll find in this feed.
Episodes to download
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Surviving Politics with Michael Gove - 5: Humza Yousaf—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Fri 25 Oct 2024
5/6 Michael talks to Humza Yousaf about working out who you can trust and managing allies.
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Surviving Politics with Michael Gove - 4: Arlene Foster—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Thu 24 Oct 2024
4/6 Michael Gove talks to Arlene Foster about the challenge of managing schisms in her party.
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Surviving Politics with Michael Gove - 3: Amber Rudd—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Wed 23 Oct 2024
3/6 Michael Gove talks to Amber Rudd about how and why she chose to take stands of principle.
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Surviving Politics with Michael Gove - 2: Peter Mandelson—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Tue 22 Oct 2024
2/6 Michael Gove talks to Peter Mandelson about the challenge of managing unpopularity.
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Surviving Politics with Michael Gove - 1: Margaret Hodge—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Mon 21 Oct 2024
1/6 Michael Gove talks to Margaret Hodge about the importance of working with other parties.
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Introducing... Surviving Politics with Michael Gove—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Michael Gove and guests discuss how best to navigate tough times in politics.
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Welcome to… Politically
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Â鶹Éç Radio 4's home for insightful, inside takes on how politics and power really work.
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Reflections: Mary Robinson—Reflections
Thu 1 Aug 2024
The former president of Ireland tells Jim Naughtie why she remains a 'prisoner of hope'.
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Reflections: Charles Clarke—Reflections
Thu 25 Jul 2024
The former home secretary reflects with Jim Naughtie on life at the Labour Party's heart.
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Reflections: Arlene Foster—Reflections
Thu 18 Jul 2024
Arlene Foster talks to James Naughtie about being First Minister of Northern Ireland.
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Reflections: Michael Portillo—Reflections
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Michael Portillo talks to James Naughtie about his zigzag career in politics.
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Reflections: Norman Fowler—Reflections
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Lord Fowler talks to James Naughtie about facing an Aids crisis and House of Lords reform.
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Reflections: George Robertson—Reflections
Wed 16 Aug 2023
Lord Robertson talks to James Naughtie about a career that led him to the top of Nato.
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Reflections: Valerie Amos—Reflections
Wed 9 Aug 2023
Baroness Amos talks to James Naughtie about a career on the front line of world affairs.
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Reflections: Kenneth Clarke—Reflections
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Lord Clarke talks to James Naughtie about his 50 years on the front line of politics.