Politically Podcast
Politically is BBC Radio 4's home for insightful, inside takes on how politics and power really work.
Politically is BBC 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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7. The Labour Manifesto—Postwar
Tue 17 Jun 2025
7/20 Uniquely in modern British history, the 1945 Labour Manifesto was a genuine bestseller.
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6. Appealing to Women—Postwar
Mon 16 Jun 2025
6/20 How did the 1945 election reflect the dramatically changed working lives of women?
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5. The Soldiers' Election—Postwar
Fri 13 Jun 2025
5/20 During the 1945 election, there were still almost five million servicemen and women.
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4. Public Opinion—Postwar
Thu 12 Jun 2025
4/20 How could politicians know what voters were thinking in 1945?
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3. The Beveridge Report—Postwar
Wed 11 Jun 2025
3/20 William Beveridge's plan was an answer to the question of what we were fighting for.
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2. Mr Churchill and Mr Attlee—Postwar
Tue 10 Jun 2025
2/20 With the war in Europe at an end, Churchill and Attlee became fierce election rivals.
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1. The Rejection—Postwar
Mon 9 Jun 2025
1/20 Why did Winston Churchill find himself so decisively rejected by the electorate?
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Trailer—Postwar
Wed 4 Jun 2025
1/20 David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age.
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Humza Yousaf—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Fri 25 Oct 2024
5/5 Michael talks to Humza Yousaf about working out who you can trust and managing allies.
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Arlene Foster—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Thu 24 Oct 2024
4/5 Michael Gove talks to Arlene Foster about the challenge of managing schisms in her party.
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Amber Rudd—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Wed 23 Oct 2024
3/5 Michael Gove talks to Amber Rudd about how and why she chose to take stands of principle.
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Peter Mandelson—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Tue 22 Oct 2024
2/5 Michael Gove talks to Peter Mandelson about the challenge of managing unpopularity.
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Margaret Hodge—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Mon 21 Oct 2024
1/5 Michael Gove talks to Margaret Hodge about the importance of working with other parties.
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Trailer—Surviving Politics with Michael Gove
Thu 17 Oct 2024
1/5 Michael Gove and guests discuss how best to navigate tough times in politics.
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Mary Robinson—Reflections: Series 2
Thu 1 Aug 2024
4/4 The former President of Ireland tells Jim Naughtie why she remains a "prisoner of hope".
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Charles Clarke—Reflections: Series 2
Thu 25 Jul 2024
3/4 The former Home Secretary reflects with Jim Naughtie on life at the Labour Party's heart
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Arlene Foster—Reflections: Series 2
Thu 18 Jul 2024
2/4 Arlene Foster talks to James Naughtie about being First Minister of Northern Ireland.
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Michael Portillo—Reflections: Series 2
Thu 11 Jul 2024
1/4 Michael Portillo talks to James Naughtie about his zigzag career in politics.
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Norman Fowler—Reflections: Series 1
Wed 23 Aug 2023
4/4 Lord Fowler talks to James Naughtie about facing an Aids crisis and House of Lords reform.
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George Robertson—Reflections: Series 1
Wed 16 Aug 2023
3/4 Lord Robertson talks to James Naughtie about a career led him to the top of NATO.
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Valerie Amos—Reflections: Series 1
Wed 9 Aug 2023
2/4 Baroness Amos talks to James Naughtie about a career on the front line of world affairs.
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Kenneth Clarke—Reflections: Series 1
Wed 26 Jul 2023
1/4 Lord Clarke talks to James Naughtie about his 50 years on the front line of politics.
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Welcome to… Politically—Reflections: Series 1
Wed 19 Jul 2023
1/4 BBC Radio 4's home for insightful, inside takes on how politics and power really work.
