Fiction and British Politics

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How politicians are portrayed in the media can directly impact how they are perceived by the electorate. But how influential is that relationship? In this selection of video interviews taken at the Centre for British Politics Fiction and British Politics conference, writers and experts tackle the…

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    • Apr 27, 2010 LATEST EPISODE
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    Fiction and British Politics - West Wing to the rescue?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2010 5:15


    In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, Research Fellow - Matthew Bailey - answers a question posed by Hazel Blears. Could a West Wing-styled drama improve the standing of British politicians? The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

    Fiction and British Politics - Behind closed doors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2010 6:13


    In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, former MP turned author Joe Ashton explains what makes certain politicians turn their hand to writing. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

    Fiction and British Politics - Truth is stranger than fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2010 5:14


    In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, Professor Steven Fielding argues why the study of fiction and British politics is so important, and why the line between reality and fiction is blurry to say the least. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

    Fiction and British Politics - On being a true B'Stard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2010 7:37


    In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, writer Laurence Marks discusses his political screenwriting with Maurice Gran, and in particular, The New Statesman character Alan B'Stard. How far from the truth is this notorious screen character compared to those in power? Laurence explains. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

    Fiction and British Politics - Toryboyz to Little Madam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2010 4:03


    In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, playwright James Graham (Toryboyz, Little Madam) talks about his approach to political fiction and what inspires him. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/cbp

    Fiction and British Politics - A very British Coup indeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2010 4:28


    In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, MP and author Chris Mullin talks about his own political fiction and explains why the line between political reality and fiction is much thinner than you'd think. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

    Fiction and British Politics - Writing the MPs' expenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2010 5:03


    In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, screenwriter Tony Saint talks about an upcoming BBC drama based on the MPs expenses scandal. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

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