Cheltenham Literature Festival
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from the Cheltenham Literary Festival.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a topical discussion of news and politics from the Cheltenham Literary Festival with Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude; Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Caroline Flint; historian and author, Sir Max Hastings; and associate director of the think-tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research, Will Straw,
Producer: Victoria Wakely.
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Chapters
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Quantitative easing
Is quantitative easing the best way to help solve our current economic problems?
Duration: 11:13
NHS efficiency savings
Does the panel think that in the NHS the term ‘efficiency savings’ is disingenuous?
Duration: 10:21
Afghanistan
In light of comments about the US and its allies only being halfway towards their goals in Afghanistan, why do politicians and generals consistently fail to learn the lessons of history?
Duration: 10:08
Human Rights Act
Regardless of our views on the Human Rights Act, what should we make of a Home Secretary who said she wasn’t making something up when it is now quite clear that she was?
Duration: 10:03
Labour reshuffle
Has the Labour party finally given up on opposition following the reshuffle?
Duration: 03:33
Broadcasts
- Fri 7 Oct 2011 20:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Sat 8 Oct 2011 13:10´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4