Talking Politics

Sheena Mcdonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series that aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

The political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Sheena Mcdonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell presents the first in a new series of the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

SheEna Macdonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

SheEna Macdonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell and guests provided fresh insight into the ideas and issues of the election campaign.

Dennis Sewell and guests provided fresh insight into the ideas and issues of the election campaign.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues of the election campaign.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues of the election campaign.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues, as well as current political events.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues, as well as current political events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Sheena McDonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

An examination of the entrenchment of political views around the subject of Islam.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events. An examination of the entrenchment of political views around the subject of Islam.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

An examination of the entrenchment of political views around the subject of Islam.

Sheena McDonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues, as well as current political events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Sheena Mcdonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Followed by 'Woman's Hour Changed My Life'.

Sheena McDonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events. Followed by 'Woman's Hour Changed My Life'.

Sheena Mcdonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Followed by 'Woman's Hour Changed My Life'.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues, as well as current political events.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues, as well as current political events.

Sheena McDonald presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues of the day, as well as current political events.

Dennis Sewell and guests provide fresh insight into the ideas and issues of the day, as well as current political events.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Denis Sewell.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Denis Sewell.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events. With Denis Sewell.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Sheena McDonald.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Sheena McDonald.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events. With Sheena McDonald.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Dennis Sewell.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Dennis Sewell.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events. With Dennis Sewell.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Sheena McDonald.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events. With Sheena McDonald.

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Sheena Mcdonald

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.

With Sheena Mcdonald

Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events. With Sheena McDonald.

In discussion with leading authorities from West

Germany, the USA and Great

Britain, Peter Riddell , political editor of the Financial Times, assesses the outlook for the world economy and examines the case for greater international co-operation. Producer SAM COLLYNS

Unknown: Peter Riddell

Producer: Sam Collyns

A group of political experts discuss the current trends in the opposition parties. Producer EMILY BUCHANAN

Producer: Emily Buchanan

Unknown: David Walter

Producer: Gareth Butler

Unknown: Alex Brummer

Producer: Charles Sigler

Unknown: Peter Sissons

Producer: Anna Parkinson

Unknown: Peter Riddell

Producer: Anne Sloman

Presenter: Peter Jenkins.

Producer: Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Haig Gordon

Unknown: John Gummer

Producer: Margaret Hill

Unknown: Haig Gordon

Unknown: Bernie Grant

Producer: Charles Sigler

Unknown: Haig Gordon

Unknown: David Alton

Producer: Jane Beresford

Unknown: Vernon Bogdanor

Producer: Margaret Hill

'Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his friends for his life,' said Jeremy Thorpe about extensive cabinet sackings in 1962. Andrew Marr , Political

Editor of The Economist, examines the scope for friendship in politics. Producer Sue Davies

Contributors

Unknown: Andrew Marr

Producer: Sue Davies

Unknown: Jeremy Thorpe

Unknown: Andrew Marr

Producer: Sue Davies

Andrew Marr , Political

Editor of The Economist, looks at how policies are generated and developed by the major parties and finds out how the next batch of election manifestos are shaping up. Producer Dennis Sewell

Contributors

Producer: Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Andrew Marr

Producer: Dennis Sewell

James Naughtie presents the first of two programmes portraying more than half a century of parliamentary life, through the eyes of distinguished senior MPs who are retiring from the House of Commons at the next general election - among them Sir Geoffrey Howe , Denis Healey , Michael Foot ,

Cecil Parkinson and Sir Bernard Braine , the Father of the House.

Producer Sheila Cook

Contributors

Unknown: Sir Geoffrey Howe

Unknown: Denis Healey

Unknown: Michael Foot

Unknown: Cecil Parkinson

Unknown: Sir Bernard Braine

Producer: Sheila Cook

Unknown: James Naughtie

Unknown: Sir Geoffrey Howe

Unknown: Denis Healey

Unknown: Michael Foot

Unknown: Cecil Parkinson

Unknown: Sir Bernard Braine

Producer: Sheila Cook

James Naughtie presents the second of two programmes portraying more than half a century of parliamentary life through the eyes of distinguished senior MPs who are retiring from the House of Commons at the next general election. Among them are Sir

Geoffrey Howe , Denis Healey , Michael Foot , Cecil Parkinson and Sir

Bernard Braine , the Father of the House.

Producer Sheila Cook

Contributors

Unknown: Geoffrey Howe

Unknown: Denis Healey

Unknown: Michael Foot

Unknown: Cecil Parkinson

Unknown: Bernard Braine

Producer: Sheila Cook

Unknown: James Naughtie

Unknown: Geoffrey Howe

Unknown: Denis Healey

Unknown: Michael Foot

Unknown: Cecil Parkinson

Unknown: Bernard Braine

Producer: Sheila Cook

While MPs are away from Westminster for the spring recess,

James Naughtie visits some of the men and women who are hoping to become

Members of Parliament at the next General Election.

Producer Margaret Hill

Contributors

Producer: Margaret Hill

Unknown: James Naughtie

Producer: Margaret Hill

What can we learn from the French? With Britain about to embark on another reorganisation of local government,

Chris Lowe has been to

Bordeaux to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the French system, and to compare them with local government in Bristol, Bordeaux's British twin. Producer Andrew Denwood

Contributors

Producer: Andrew Denwood

Unknown: Chris Lowe

Producer: Andrew Denwood

In the second of two programmes on local government, Chris Lowe focuses on Bristol as he looks ahead to its next reorganisation. How should a great city be governed? And do the French do it better? Perhaps Bristol's twin, Bordeaux, can supply some of the answers.

Producer Andrew Denwood

Contributors

Producer: Andrew Denwood

The Party Machine In the first of three programmes about the way that Britain's political parties are run, Vivian White goes inside the party HQs and meets the machine men and women, the paid officials and the party bosses who normally stay out of the public glare. Are they in charge, or the politicians? Who calls the shots? Producer Margaret Hill

Contributors

Producer: Margaret Hill

Unknown: Vivian White

Producer: Margaret Hill

The Party Members In the second of three programmes about the political machines, Vivian White meets activists and supporters in the three main parties. How much power do they wield? And how do they make their views heard?

Producer Margaret Hill

Contributors

Producer: Margaret Hill

The Way Forward In the last of three programmes about Britain's main political parties,

Vivian White considers how far the parties are maintaining internal discipline, how far they are willing to adapt to face the future and where power lies as the party machines are gearing up to fight the General Election.

Producer Margaret Hill

Contributors

Producer: Margaret Hill

How reliable are government statistics?

Nick Clarke investigates. Producer Charles Sigler

Contributors

Producer: Charles Sigler

Unknown: Nick Clarke

Producer: Charles Sigler

Where or what is Europe's 'hot banana'? How would you identify its 'Atlantic arc'? Increasingly,

Brussels is influencing the shape of Britain's regions. Nick Clarke explores the new terrain.

Producer Sue Davies

Contributors

Producer: Sue Davies

Unknown: Nick Clarke

Producer: Sue Davies

Can't Vote, Won't Vote Vivian White asks why many people legally entitled to vote will not be on the electoral register in 1992 - and why millions who are registered will not cast their vote.

Producer Jane Beresford

Unknown: Vivian White

Producer: Jane Beresford

Robin Oakley talks to some of the parties and politicians who face little prospect of success in the forthcoming General

Election. How do those destined to be political also-rans explain the lure of the hustings? Producer Dennis Sewell

Talks: Robin Oakley

Producer: Dennis Sewell

Three presenters of The

Week in Westminster meet to discuss the outcome of the General Election and its implications for politics in the coming session of Parliament.

With Peter Jenkins of The Independent, Michael White of The Guardian, Robin Oakley of The Times, and political commentator

Julia Langdon.

Producer Peter Robins

Unknown: Peter Jenkins

Unknown: Michael White

Unknown: Robin Oakley

Unknown: Julia Langdon.

Producer: Peter Robins

Trading Insults

With the election campaign over, will civility return to the political debate? Or is that unnatural? Is the truth that well-honed insults and invective are the proper ammunition of politics? This week Vivian White reviews the history and utility of the trade in political insults.

Producer Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Vivian White

Producer: Dennis Sewell

The Whip Hand

David Walter investigates the ways and means of the Party Whips in Westminster.

Producer Anna Parkinson

Unknown: David Walter

Producer: Anna Parkinson

with Chris Lowe.

On April 9th many hopeful politicians failed to get into Parliament and some seasoned MPs lost their seats. How are they faring now?

Producer Margaret Hill

Unknown: Chris Lowe.

Producer: Margaret Hill

The True Spirit with Chris Lowe.

Will the 25th Olympiad mark a turning-point for sport and politics? Producer Charles Sigler

Unknown: Chris Lowe.

Producer: Charles Sigler

Good Europeans 1: The Grass Roots

This summer, as the fate of the Maastricht treaty hangs in the balance,

Talking Politics takes the pulse of Europe. The first programme compares political activists around the community.

With David Walter.

Producer Gwyneth Williams

Unknown: David Walter.

Producer: Gwyneth Williams

Good Europeans 2: At the Top Table

Now everyone has learnt Eurospeak, have the old party labels lost their meaning? Presented by David Walter.

Producer Gwyneth Williams

Presented By: David Walter.

Good Europeans 3: Losing Touch with David Walter. The gulf between those who make the decisions and those they affect has turned Europeans against politicians as a class. Producer Gwyneth Williams

Unknown: David Walter.

Good Europeans

4: Taking to Extremes with David Walter.

The development of the European Community could make the far right more powerful. Will Britain remain the exception to the trend? Producer Gwyneth Williams

2002

Vivian White looks into the future to discover which issues will dominate the political agenda in 2002. Producer Dennis Sewell

2002

Vivian White concludes his odyssey into the future. What issues will dominate politics ten years from now?

Producer Dennis Sewell

The Boundary

Commission is looking for ways to change the make-up of Britain's parliamentary constituencies and it may mean extra seats for the Conservative Party. Huw Edwards finds that the proposed changes have stirred up not only political suspicion, but apprehension in the communities affected. Producer Anne Sloman

Unknown: Huw Edwards

Producer: Anne Sloman

The Opposition Benches Peter Riddell talks to MPs about what it's like to be out of government. Producer Sheila Cook

Talks: Peter Riddell

Producer: Sheila Cook

What's the Problem?! with Matthew Parris.

Most MPs hold regular surgeries - but how much help can a constituent expect to get?

Producer Charles Sigler

Unknown: Matthew Parris.

Producer: Charles Sigler

I Under the Hammer Now that so many of Britain's assets have been sold into private hands, David Walter examines the record so far.

Producer Anna Parkinson

Sale of the Century

Private ownership has become an accepted cure-all for Britain's economic ills, but, David Walter asks, can the country stand the side effects? Producer Anna Parkinson

A Year of Legislation

MPs spend a lot of time on legislation, but do the laws they pass really tackle the issues? Or are they simply designed to prevent politicians being accused of doing nothing? Sarah Baxter reports.

Producer Andrew Smith

Unknown: Sarah Baxter

Producer: Andrew Smith

Morale in British science is low and money is scarce. Scientists are getting out. How can the rot be stopped? Dr Steve Jones asks students, scientists and policy makers what future there is for science in Britain. Producer Dinah Lammiman

Unknown: Dr Steve Jones

Producer: Dinah Lammiman

Peter Riddell , Political Editor of The Times, brings this season to a close with the help of a team of political journalists. Producer Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Peter Riddell

Producer: Dennis Sewell

David Walter meets four of the emerging new generation of European leaders. First, Volker Ruhe , Germany's Defence Minister who is considered too British for his own good.

Producer Gwyneth Williams

Unknown: David Walter

Unknown: Volker Ruhe

In the second of his series of European political profiles, David Walter goes to France to talk to Nicolas Sarkozy. A member of the new class of professional politicians emerging around Europe, Sarkozy has become Budget Minister at the age of 38 and is regarded as the rising star of French politics. Producer Gwyneth Williams

Unknown: David Walter

Unknown: Nicolas Sarkozy.

David Walter visits the Netherlands. The Prime Minister, Ruud Lubbers , is favourite to take over as President of the European Commission. What kind of leadership will he give to a Europe facing big new challenges after Maastricht? Producer Gwyneth Williams

Unknown: David Walter

Unknown: Ruud Lubbers

in Italy the electoral system is being changed and new political forces are emerging. David Walter meets Mario Segni , the man who's done most to bring the revolution about. Pr°ducerGwyneth Williams

Unknown: David Walter

Unknown: Mario Segni

Vivian White talks to politicians who have been cast out by the political establishment about their personal regrets and the nature of regret in politics. Producer Dinah Lammiman

Talks: Vivian White

Producer: Dinah Lammiman

In the first of two programmes about local government, Peter Kingston looks at the erosion of local councillors' power. Producer Sheila Cook

Unknown: Peter Kingston

Producer: Sheila Cook

How has the political map of local government changed and what are the new challenges facing local councillors? Peter Kingston investigates in the second of two programmes. Producer Sheila Cook

Bright Sparks. Politics seems to have gone very flat. Matthew Parris asks "Is there nothing politicians can do to give it more sparkle?"

Producer Charles Sigler

Unknown: Matthew Parris

Producer: Charles Sigler

Andrew Rawnsley casts an amused eye over an aspect of the political scene. Producer Sue Davies

Andrew Rawnsley casts an amused eye lover an aspect of the political scene. Producer Sue Davies

Unknown: Andrew Rawnsley

Producer: Sue Davies

/ Spy Strangers. Do the centuries of tradition weigh too heavily on the mother of Parliaments? Other institutions have had to sweep away outdated practices, why not Westminster, asks Sue Cameron. Producer Charles Sigler

Producer: Charles Sigler

The panel, chaired by Peter Riddell of The Times, looks ahead to the European elections. Producer Dennis Sewell

Simon Heffer , the Spectator's deputy editor, reputedly one of the chief ideologists of euro-scepticism, visits the European Commission in Brussels to challenge or perhaps confirm his worst fears. Producer Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Simon Heffer

Producer: Dennis Sewell

In the first of two programmes Martin Kettle of The Guardian examines the Labour party's future under its new leader. Producer Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Martin Kettle

Producer: Dennis Sewell

Martin Kettle of The Guardian continues his examination of the Labour party's future under its new leader. Producer Dennis Sewell

Trevor Phillips examines the state of black politics today and asks whether traditional community politics can still deliver results. Producer Jonathan Brunert

Unknown: Trevor Phillips

Producer: Jonathan Brunert

The BBC's political correspondent, Steve Richards , asks whether the rapid growth in current affairs coverage on television, radio and in the press is damaging to British political debate.

Producer David Hendy

Unknown: Steve Richards

Producer: David Hendy

Hard Thinking?The major political parties are already starting to devise what they hope will be election-winning policies, but this they are actively seeking ideas from outsiders. Who are these new thinkers? What impact are they having on the parties? Presented by David Walker.

Producer Simon Coates

Presented By: David Walker.

Producer: Simon Coates

Anne Perkins reports on the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton. Producer Sue Davies

Unknown: Anne Perkins

Producer: Sue Davies

BBC Political Editor Robin Oakley investigates the vibrancy of nationalism in Scotland and Wales and the prospects for the nationalist parties of translating a sense of identity into lasting support at the polls. Producer Sheila Cook

Editor: Robin Oakley

Producer: Sheila Cook

Alastair Campbell reports on the Labour Conference in Blackpool. Producer Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Alastair Campbell

Producer: Dennis Sewell

Anne Perkins reports on the Conservative Conference in Bournemouth.

Producer Sue Davies

Unknown: Anne Perkins

Producer: Sue Davies

Are standards in public life any worse than they were in the past? Andrew Roberts investigates. Producer Mark Savage

Unknown: Andrew Roberts

Observers of the political scene compare notes and swap predictions for the year ahead. Chairman Peter Riddell. Producer Sheila Cook

Unknown: Peter Riddell.

Producer: Sheila Cook

Talking Politics looks at the thinking behind a major political issue. Producer Sue Davies

Producer: Sue Davies

Vivian White examines the loyalty of Labour's new supporters and asks whether they will stick with Tony Blair through the next general election. Producer Dennis Sewell

Unknown: Vivian White

Unknown: Tony Blair

Producer: Dennis Sewell

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0336

Recorded on 1990-08-24

Producer: M. HILL

Notes: RELEASED BY TK (L) 26.06.00

Next in series: DAVID ALTON

Previous in series: GUMMER

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Broadcast history

01 Sep 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Producer: M.

HILL

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0323

Recorded on 1990-06-01

Producer: A. SLOMAN

Next in series: WHAT MAKES A POLITICIAN?

Previous in series: 21 April 1990

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Broadcast history

02 Jun 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Producer: A.

SLOMAN

Producer: G.

BUTLER

Next in series: 21 April 1990

Previous in series: 30 December 1989

Broadcast history

06 Jan 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Recorded on 1990-01-05.

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0302

Producer: G. BUTLER

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0333

Recorded on 1990-08-03

Producer: M. HILL

Next in series: 18 August 1990

Previous in series: WHAT MAKES A POLITICIAN?

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Broadcast history

11 Aug 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Producer: M.

HILL

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0334

Recorded on 1990-08-17

Producer: D. SEWELL

Next in series: GUMMER

Previous in series: 11 August 1990

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Broadcast history

18 Aug 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Producer: D.

SEWELL

Producer: A.

SLOMAN

Next in series: 02 June 1990

Previous in series: 06 January 1990

Description

SBH:Televising Parliament: MPs and others weigh the pros and cons.

Includes act.

Speaker Bernard Weatherill on his fan mail; US TV station C-SPAN, which broadcasts proceedings; founder Brian Lamb, who explains why Americans enjoy the Commons so much.

Broadcast history

21 Apr 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Contributors

John Cunningham (Speaker)

Kenneth Baker (Speaker)

Tony Banks (Speaker)

Bernard Weatherill (Speaker)

Emma Nicholson (Speaker)

Roger Gale (Speaker)

Andrew Roth (Speaker)

Mary Spillane (Speaker)

Brian Lamb (Speaker)

Notes: CAIRS 392869.

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0317

Recorded on 1990-04-05

Producer: A. SLOMAN

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

SBH:Televising Parliament: MPs and others weigh the pros and cons. Includes act. Speaker Bernard Weatherill on his fan mail; US TV station C-SPAN, which broadcasts proceedings; founder Brian Lamb, who explains why Americans enjoy the Commons so much.

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0340

Recorded on 1990-09-28

Producer: M. HILL

Next in series: 05 January 1991

Previous in series: DAVID ALTON

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Broadcast history

29 Sep 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Producer: M.

HILL

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0338

Recorded on 1990-08-14

Producer: M. HILL

Next in series: 29 September 1990

Previous in series: 01 September 1990

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Broadcast history

15 Sep 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Producer: M.

HILL

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0335

Recorded on 1990-08-17

Producer: M. HILL

Next in series: 01 September 1990

Previous in series: 18 August 1990

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Broadcast history

25 Aug 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Producer: M.

HILL

Producer: D.

SEWELL

Next in series: 11 August 1990

Previous in series: 02 June 1990

Description

SBH:What Makes a Politician? Feature on motivation, getting a candidancy and making progress once at Westminster.

Broadcast history

04 Aug 1990 11:02-11:30 (RADIO 4)

Contributors

Peter Jenkins (int)

Michael Heseltine (Speaker)

William Hague (Speaker)

Roy Hattersley (Speaker)

David Owen (Speaker)

Denis Healey (Speaker)

Ken Livingstone (Speaker)

Geoffrey Howe (Speaker)

Norman Tebbit (Speaker)

Clare Short (Speaker)

Roy Jenkins (Speaker)

Bryan Gould (Speaker)

Damian Green (Speaker)

Julian Critchley (Speaker)

Harvey Thomas (Speaker)

Notes: CAIRS 432381.

BBC Programme Number: 90VE0332

Recorded on 1990-07-27

Producer: D. SEWELL

See more TALKING POLITICS programmes (282)

Radio 4.

Dennis Sewell presents the first in a new series of the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events.