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
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May 3, 2019 • 41min
The Rory Stewart One
The new International Development Secretary on his pitch for the top job, the climate change 'emergency' and the joy of walking
Apr 26, 2019 • 54min
The Alastair Campbell One
The People's Vote campaigner on dealing with depression, admiring Bill Clinton's speaking style and why Labour will be 'marmalized' at the European elections unless it commits to a second referendum
Apr 18, 2019 • 44min
The Jed Mercurio One
The writer of Line of Duty and Bodyguard explains his approach to writing with authenticity about politics, the police and the NHS
Apr 12, 2019 • 45min
The Steve Baker One
The Conservative Eurosceptic MP on righteous anger, herding tigers, not surrendering and why he's a left wing free marketeer
Apr 4, 2019 • 44min
The Geoffrey Cox One
The Attorney General on the 'difficult birth' of Brexit, talking to Corbyn and why 'April is the cruellest month'
Mar 29, 2019 • 41min
The Oliver Letwin One
A former Thatcherite with a record of gaffes, is he now usurping the role of prime minister or has he become a Mr. Fixit taking responsibility to tackle a national crisis?
Mar 22, 2019 • 33min
The Greg Clark One
The Business Secretary on why Theresa May's address to the nation 'wasn't a great success', finding common ground on Brexit and whether his name is actually Greg.
Mar 15, 2019 • 45min
The Esther McVey One
The former Cabinet Minister on deciding to back May's deal, ensuring a 'dignified' exit for the PM and her Liverpudlian roots.
Mar 8, 2019 • 42min
The Gavin Williamson One
The Defence Secretary on why the Prime Minister should go 'on and on', speaking plain Yorkshire and why he kept a tarantula.
Mar 1, 2019 • 43min
The Tobias Ellwood One
The Defence Minister on escaping 'Carry On Brexit', Britain's place in the world and the personal impact of terrorism
