Politically

Politically

Conversations with leading political figures in which they reflect on their lives in politics.

Politically

Episodes (40 available)

Politically, Reflections: Series 3, John Kerry

James Naughtie talks to veteran US politician John Kerry about his life and career.

10 Jul 2025

38 mins

Politically, Reflections: Series 3, Diane Abbott

Labour MP Diane Abbott reflects on a life in politics in conversation with James Naughtie.

17 Jul 2025

29 mins

Politically, Reflections: Series 3, Malcolm Rifkind

Former Conservative foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind reflects on a life in politics.

24 Jul 2025

29 mins

Politically, Reflections: Series 3, Steve Baker

The adventures of an arch Brexiteer: James Naughtie talks to former MP Steve Baker.

31 Jul 2025

29 mins

Politically, Postwar, Trailer

David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age.

4 Jun 2025

3 mins

Politically, Postwar, 1. The Rejection

Why did Winston Churchill find himself so decisively rejected by the electorate?

9 Jun 2025

15 mins

Politically, Postwar, 2. Mr Churchill and Mr Attlee

With the war in Europe at an end, Churchill and Attlee became fierce election rivals.

10 Jun 2025

15 mins

Politically, Postwar, 3. The Beveridge Report

William Beveridge's plan was an answer to the question of what we were fighting for.

11 Jun 2025

15 mins

Politically, Postwar, 4. Public Opinion

How could politicians know what voters were thinking in 1945?

12 Jun 2025

15 mins

Politically, Postwar, 5. The Soldiers' Election

During the 1945 election, there were still almost five million servicemen and women.

13 Jun 2025

15 mins

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