Podcasts about sir simon jenkins

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Barry Gardiner, former Tory MP Stephen Hammond, trade unionist Mary Bousted and Guardian columnist Sir Simon Jenkins.

Are smaller parties getting a fair crack of the whip?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Barry Gardiner, former Tory MP Stephen Hammond, trade unionist Mary Bousted and Guardian columnist Sir Simon Jenkins.

In this episode, guest Sir Simon Jenkins explains how a simple yet powerful exhibition of black and white photographs shamed and shocked the government and the public, and brought about a change in policy towards country houses.Further Reading: England's 1000 best Houses (2003) by Simon Jenkins Life in the English Country House: A Social and Architectural History (1978) by Marc GirouardThis is an Ictus Media production, edited by Leo HornakThe Destruction of The Country House 1875-1975 by Roy Strong, Marcus Binney and John HarrisEngland's Lost Houses: From the Archives of Country Life (2002) Aurum Press by Giles Worsley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Guardian columnist and former editor of The Times Sir Simon Jenkins, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper, Conservative MP and former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland and human rights barrister Charlotte Proudman.

News with Paddy O'Connell. Peter Hennessy assesses the historical impact of Dominic Cummings' comments on the COVID crisis. We celebrate the bandstand and have a choir singing live. Plus we debate how the National Trust should promote the nation's heritage with former chairman Sir Simon Jenkins and Professor Donna Chambers. Reviewing the news coverage - political journalist Katy Balls, radio legend Tony Blackburn and chef Asma Khan.

Dan talks to Sir Simon Jenkins about London, the settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world.From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between money and power.Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our heritage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan talks to Sir Simon Jenkins about London, the settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world.From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between money and power.Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our heritage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Simon Jenkins was one of the first journalists to cast a questioning eye over the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. We were very lucky to be invited into Sir Simon's house where we have a very interesting discussion on the historical aspects of our drug laws and how they work in today's society. Writing for The Guardian and author of many books on history, it's fair to say that Simon is one of the country's most respected writers.We're joined by Neil Woods, former undercover drugs detective, author, and Chair of LEAP UK, and also JS Rafaeli, journalist and co-author of Good Cop, Bad War and Drug Wars.In this conversation we delve into the history and legacy of the 'drug war', how the US coerced Britain into this approach, and how the 'British system' was our preferred method of treating those who may suffer with heroin addiction - so what exactly is the British system? JS and Neil really do lend us a great deal of perspective in this conversation given their research for the book Drug Wars which provides an overview of how and why we've reached the place we have with regards to a harmful drugs policy.We say it every time... but this is truly a fascinating podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This edition contains: with the future of Brexit remaining hazy, Gordon discusses the so-called Norway Plus and Canada Plus options with Professor Michael Keating, from the Centre on Constitutional Change, and Lesley Batchelor, from the Institute of Export and International Trade; BBC reporter Graeme Ogston looks at how Dundee is attempting to tackle its drug problem; Isabel Fraser speaks to Scots forensic anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black about winning the 2018 Saltire Literary Award for her book ‘All That Remains: a Life in Death’, and in the Long Interview, author and journalist Sir Simon Jenkins discusses his latest book A Short History of Europe and the future of the UK's relationship with the Continent.

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Journalist and author Sir Simon Jenkins has held many of media's top jobs - including Editor of the Evening Standard, Editor of The Times, and Political Editor of The Economist. Now a well-respected columnist at The Guardian, in this in-depth interview he reveals some of the trickier decisions he made in the Editor's chair, discusses his long tenure as Chair of The National Trust, and tells us some of his favourite stories from a long career at the top.

In the wake of the MPs’ expenses scandal (May-June 2009), we brought a panel of politicians and journalists to the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss the state of democracy in Britain – is the system rotten to the core, or was the expenses scandal simply a storm in a teacup? In a departure from the usual debate format, the seven panelists each present their views on the current state of affairs and suggest if, and how, the system needs to be reformed. Joining us were historian Sir David Cannadine; former Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind; barrister and Labour Peer Helena Kennedy; constitutional expert Vernon Bogdanor; Professor of Politics at the University of Westminster John Keane, author and Daily Mail political columnist Peter Oborne; and author and Times columnist David Aaronovitch. The event was chaired by Standard columnist Sir Simon Jenkins. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rev Richard Coles and Suzy Klein with the chairman of The National Trust, Sir Simon Jenkins, talking about the National Trust and his new book 'England's 100 Best Views', Francesco Da Mosto sharing his views of Venice and elsewhere, Tony Bennett, the 'VisitBritain' and 'Countryside is Great' Take a View Landscape Photographer of the year 2013 on the perfect landscape photograph, Ang Zangbhu, a supporter of the Himalayan Trust UK and a former sherpa in the foothills of Everest who now flies jets out of Gatwick, describing the view of his birthplace from the air, Ron Price, at 95, the oldest National Trust volunteer, on the joys of volunteering and a life involved with Buckland Abbey in Devon, Judy Worham and Carol Blacher, retired friends, who are exploring London's underground stations, The Inheritance Tracks of Dame Kiri te Kanawa who chooses O Mio Babbino Caro by Giacomo Puccini and Marschallin's Monologue from Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss, and JP Devlin visits the Irish town of Gort, population around 3,000 and with a significant Brazilian community. Produced by Chris Wilson.