Podcasts about centre for british politics

Professor Philip Cowley takes up the challenge and chooses the coalition government. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line

In this interview, the Tories under close scrutiny by some of the country's foremost experts. This podcast marks the recent inaugural conference of the Centre for British Politics. You'll hear from Peter Riddell of The Times, David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and Centre Director Professor Steven Fielding.

In this interview find out why the recession may just be one of the best things to happen to British politics in years. BBC Political Journalist John Hess speaks about his career, on the heels of a talk he gave for the Centre for British Politics, in the School of Politics and International Relations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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