Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Monarchy | 20101208 | 20101212 (R4) | Some of the ancient institutions of Britain - the monarchy, the House of Lords and the Church of England are often derided as archaic, outmoded and out of touch with the contemporary world. The leading political thinker Phillip Blond makes a powerful case for their continuing significance. In this authored piece he defends the monarchy. Producer: Adele Armstrong. Leading political thinker Phillip Blond defends the existence of the monarchy. Phillip Blond makes a powerful case for some of Britain's ancient institutions |
| 02 | The House Of Lords | 20101215 | 20101219 (R4) | Some of the ancient institutions of Britain - the monarchy, the House of Lords and the Church of England are often derided as archaic, outmoded and out of touch with the contemporary world. The leading political thinker Phillip Blond makes a powerful case for their continuing significance. In this piece he turns his attention to the House of Lords. Producer: Adele Armstrong. Leading political thinker Phillip Blond defends the House of Lords. Phillip Blond makes a powerful case for some of Britain's ancient institutions |
| 03 | The Church of England | 20101222 | Some of the ancient institutions of Britain - the monarchy, the House of Lords and the Church of England are often derided as archaic, outmoded and out of touch with the contemporary world. The leading political thinker Phillip Blond, the creator of the concept of the "Red Tory", makes a powerful case for their continuing significance. In the last of three talks, Phillip turns his attention to the Church of England. He argues that an established church still has an ongoing relevance in Britain's mixed constitution, helping protect the rights of believers and non-believers alike. Its appeal to a transcendent standard, he says, ensures the roles of monarch, government and people are kept in mutual play. Producer: Adele Armstrong. Leading political thinker Phillip Blond defends the Church of England. Phillip Blond makes a powerful case for some of Britain's ancient institutions |