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Jonathan Freedland presents the series that looks for the past behind the present.

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NHS Failings at Stafford

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of the Francis Report into NHS failings at Stafford

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Dutch Elm Disease and Ash Dieback

Jonathan Freedland explores tree disease by charting Dutch Elm Disease from the 1920s.

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Appointing the Archbishop

Jonathan Freedland explores the politics of appointing the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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NHS Failings at Stafford

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of the Francis Report into NHS failings at Stafford

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Wed 3 Apr 2013 21:30 BBC Radio 4

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Money Collection

Episodes that show how today's financial crises mirror the past's.
Crime and Law Enforcement Collection

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of crimes and policing.
Media Collection

Hear Jonathan Freedland take the long view of today's media controversies.

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A History of the World in 100 Objects

Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, retells humanity's history through objects

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