Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
BBC Radio 4
Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
Each episode of Political Thinking features an in-depth conversation with someone who is shaping our politics. The people who run our country (and those who want to), campaigners, business and union leaders, and people who run other countries. All of them join Nick in the studio, not for a news-y interrogation, but for an extended and relaxed conversation, delving into their past and how it shaped their worldview.
New episodes drop on Fridays on BBC Sounds. You can also watch them on BBC Two at 12:15pm on Fridays or on BBC iPlayer. And you can listen on BBC Radio 4 on Saturdays at 17:30.
Each episode of Political Thinking features an in-depth conversation with someone who is shaping our politics. The people who run our country (and those who want to), campaigners, business and union leaders, and people who run other countries. All of them join Nick in the studio, not for a news-y interrogation, but for an extended and relaxed conversation, delving into their past and how it shaped their worldview.
New episodes drop on Fridays on BBC Sounds. You can also watch them on BBC Two at 12:15pm on Fridays or on BBC iPlayer. And you can listen on BBC Radio 4 on Saturdays at 17:30.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 17, 2020 • 51min
The Lisa Nandy One
The Labour leadership candidate on her Liberal Grandfather, Marxist Dad, reviving towns and a love of Britney
Dec 20, 2019 • 33min
The Ben Wallace One
The Defence Secretary on getting the MoD's house in order, how he discovered a ticking bomb and why Boris Johnson is a 'left-wing Tory'
Dec 7, 2019 • 1h 4min
The Prime Ministerial Debate One
A special edition with audio of Boris Johnson v Jeremy Corbyn, plus Nick's reflections after the debate
Dec 4, 2019 • 57min
The General Election One with Bartley and Hancock
Green Party Co-Leader Jonathan Bartley reveals why an encounter with David Cameron led him into politics, while Health Secretary Matt Hancock discusses his loyalty to Boris Johnson and why he keeps his mobile phone at bay
Nov 27, 2019 • 51min
The General Election One with Gwynne and Curtice
Labour's campaign coordinator Andrew Gwynne discusses mental health, Waspi women and darts commentary, while John Curtice talks about exit polls and haircuts
Nov 21, 2019 • 56min
The General Election One with Price and Cherry
Plaid Cymru's Adam Price and the SNP's Joanna Cherry on their personal journeys into politics and their ambitions for an independent Wales and Scotland
Nov 14, 2019 • 59min
The General Election One with Tice and Ummuna
Chukka Ummuna and Richard Tice on big political risks, loyalty and election high stakes.
Nov 7, 2019 • 48min
The Lindsay Hoyle One
The new Speaker on how he'll be different from his predecessor, his Lancastrian roots and the roll call of his 'political' pets
Oct 31, 2019 • 42min
The Laura Pidcock One
Labour's shadow employment rights spokesperson discusses class politics, friends and enemies, and the commentariat
Oct 25, 2019 • 33min
The Robert Jenrick One
The Housing Secretary on sleeping rough, owning homes, the Grenfell inquiry - and being the youngest cabinet minister
