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Democracy on Trial

Michael Portillo examines the development of democracy over 2,500 years

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    Episode 3

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    Available since Thu, 23 Jun 2011.

    3/3. Michael Portillo examines the past and future of democracy over 2,500 years.

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    1. Episode 2

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      2/3. Michael Portillo examines the past and future of democracy over 2,500 years.

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      Available since Thu, 23 Jun 2011.

      1/3. Michael Portillo investigates the past and future of the fragile ideal that is democracy.

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