136 episodes
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson BBC
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- Government
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4.7, 56 Ratings
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Nick Robinson talks about what’s really going on in British politics.
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The Neil Ferguson One
The leading epidemiologist on how science and politics can best work together, being forced to resign from a government committee, and his media nickname of 'Professor Lockdown'
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The Robert Buckland One
The Justice Secretary on loneliness in politics, kneeling, how courts respond to covid, and why there is no such thing as 'normal' - plus he demonstrates his love of music
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The Maro Itoje One
The leading England rugby player on racism, Black Lives Matter, statues, finding middle ground, the diversity of Harrow School, and being impressed by Keir Starmer
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The Arlene Foster One
Northern Ireland's First Minister on what happened to her family during the Troubles, her discussions with Boris Johnson over Brexit, and what she's missed most during lockdown
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The Jonathan Sumption One
The former Supreme Court justice on why lockdown is 'despotic', being a libertarian, not being a politician, what Lord Hutton's inquiry got wrong and what Keith Joseph got right
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The Jeremy Hunt covid one
Jeremy Hunt talks about making mistakes, learning from Asia, his dispute with the junior doctors, and the trials of family life
Customer Reviews
A question of experience
Nick has what it takes to ask thoughtful, insightful questions that bring out the essence of his guests.
Highly recommended
Nick Robinson gives a great weekly take on the behind the scenes manoeuvrings at Westminster while also doing a good job of teasing out the more human side of his guests.
Refreshing
Great to hear thoughtful, calm political discourse without the usual descent into soundbites. Interesting guests and informed thinking.
