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Radio 4,25 May 2011,15 mins

SeriesSeries 2

Philip Cowley: Politicians and Pogo Sticks

Four Thought

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Philip Cowley examines how politicians have changed and using letters from leading politicians he argues politicians today compare favourably to those of the 1950s. Plus, he has a small confession to make... Recorded live at the RSA in London, Four Thought is unscripted, thought-provoking and entertaining, with a personal dimension. Producer: Giles Edwards.

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