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Matteo Renzi

Edward Stourton profiles Matteo Renzi, the new Italian prime minister. He asks if this former boy scout, nicknamed 'demolition man', can turn around Italy's fortunes.

Edward Stourton profiles Matteo Renzi, the new Italian prime minister. He asks if this former boy scout - nicknamed 'demolition man' for his desire to smash the political establishment - can turn around Italy's fortunes. At 39, he is Italy's youngest-ever PM. He wears jeans and a leather jacket and models himself on Tony Blair. Can he live up to his promises?

Producer: Chris Bowlby.

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13 minutes

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Sun 23 Mar 2014 17:40

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  • Sat 22 Mar 2014 19:00
  • Sun 23 Mar 2014 17:40

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