The North-South divide
A selection of programmes looking at the gap between England's north and south.
Episode 1—Martin Wainwright's Myth of the North
Martin Wainwright on why the old cliche that it's grim up North is a damaging myth.
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Warwick to the Severn—North and South: Across the Great Divide
Is England's North/South divide shifting?
Is Regional Policy a Waste of Time?—Analysis
As the gap grows between English north and south, is regional policy a waste of time?
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Cleethorpes to Coventry—North and South: Across the Great Divide
Is England's North/South divide shifting?
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14/01/2014—Acts of Union and Disunion
Linda explores the disparities between the north and south in terms of wealth and living.
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Nimbyism and HS2—Moral Maze
The morality behind Nimbyism and the HS2 project. Debate chaired by David Aaronovitch.
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BBC Salford and the Manchester Guardian—The Long View
Jonathan Freedland looks at the north-south divide in terms of national media coverage.
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HS2: Winners and Losers—File on 4 Investigates
Who are the winners and losers from high-speed rail?
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Episode 2—Martin Wainwright's Myth of the North
Martin Wainwright reassesses the history of Northern decline in the 20th century.
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Episode 3—Martin Wainwright's Myth of the North
Martin Wainwright identifies the perpetrators of the damaging myth of the North.
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Episode 4—Martin Wainwright's Myth of the North
Martin Wainwright meets the new Northerners and finds out how they've shaped the region.
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