Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics
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- coming up (3)
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- by year (73)
06:00 - 09:00
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics
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Available since last Monday.
Stephanie Flanders examines the arguments over the meltdown of the global financial system
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Available since Mon, 26 Oct 2009.
Martin Bright asks if the truth is really always desirable and in the public interest.
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Available since Mon, 19 Oct 2009.
Ed Stourton asks if a battle over theology could bring an end to Iran's Islamic Republic.
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Available since Mon, 12 Oct 2009.
Bronwen Maddox of The Times asks if small nations can survive as independent states.
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Available since Mon, 12 Oct 2009.
Fran Abrams explores the balance between choice and paternalism in further education.
2 more programmes coming up in the next 7 days.