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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.

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S8 · E4
Monday · 14 min
1956: End of Illusion: 4. Ike
The dilemmas Eisenhower faced and how his allies misjudged him.
S8 · E3
Monday · 14 min
1956: End of Illusion: 3. Thaw
Khrushchev’s Secret Speech and how it led to an uprising in Hungary.
S8 · E2
November 2 · 14 min
1956: End of Illusion: 2. Oil
Why Suez mattered and how President Nasser’s actions triggered British and French fears.
S8 · E1
November 2 · 14 min
1956: End of Illusion: 1. Election Day
How could Eisenhower support a British invasion while condemning a Soviet one?
October 30 · 48 sec
1956: End of Illusion: Trailer
David Runciman explores the intertwined events of 1956.
S7 · E3
July 27 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 4: Caroline Lucas
The former Green Party leader discusses power, getting arrested and listening to opponents
S7 · E2
July 20 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 4: Jeremy Hunt
The former chancellor reflects on tough choices and political resurrection.
S7 · E1
July 13 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 4: Jerry Brown
The former California governor talks to James Naughtie about sin, excess and JFK.
S6 · E10
July 6 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 10: Impact on Politics
Why has Brexit had such a profound effect on British politics?
S6 · E9
July 6 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 9: Impact on Europe
What effect did Brexit have on the EU?
S6 · E8
June 29 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 8: Fishing and Farming
Why did fishing and farming resonate so deeply during the Brexit referendum debate?
S6 · E7
June 29 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 7: Science and Academia
How has Brexit impacted science and academia in Britain?
S6 · E6
June 22 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 6: Regulatory Freedom
Has the UK made the most of its post-Brexit regulatory freedom?
S6 · E5
June 22 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 5: The Union
How did Brexit change the devolved nations' relationship with Westminster and the EU?
S6 · E4
June 15 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 4: Northern Ireland
How was Northern Ireland affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU?
S6 · E3
June 15 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 3: Immigration
Did Brexit succeed in 'taking back control' of immigration?
S6 · E2
June 8 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 2. Trade
Alex Forsyth examines the impact leaving the EU has had on UK trade and investment.
S6 · E1
June 8 · 14 min
Ten Years After Brexit: 1. The Economy
Alex Forsyth and guests discuss the impact leaving the EU has had on the UK economy.
S5 · E4
Jul 31, 2025 · 28 min
Reflections: Series 3: Steve Baker
The adventures of an arch Brexiteer: James Naughtie talks to former MP Steve Baker.
S5 · E3
Jul 24, 2025 · 29 min
Reflections: Series 3: Malcolm Rifkind
Former Conservative foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind reflects on a life in politics.

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