Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Journalists | 20190510 | Who, in modern Britain, has power? That's the question Hugo Rifkind asks in this new series of stand-up journalism. Each week, Hugo looks at a group of people generally consider powerful, and examines what they actually can and can't do. Hugo ought to know about power. Born into a political family, he attended Cambridge and has spent 18 years writing for The Times. During that period, he has met prime ministers, royalty, Eurocrats, lawyers, judges, celebrities, billionaires and, of course, other members of the media elite - including his fellow regular panellists on The News Quiz. Yet in all that time, none of these people have seemed truly to be ruling the world. And if they aren't, who is? This week, Hugo looks at the power of journalists. He speaks to campaigning polemicist Owen Jones, political reporter Sam Coates, and investigative journalist James Ball - and attempts to determine what level of influence they wield. Presented by Hugo Rifkind Written by Hugo Rifkind and James Kettle Reader: Susan Rae Produced by Ed Morrish A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4 Hugo Rifkind explores the power that journalists do and do not have. Hugo Rifkind explores what it means to have 'power' in modern Britain. |
| Judges | 20190517 | Who, in modern Britain, has power? That's the question Hugo Rifkind asks in this new series of stand-up journalism. Each week, Hugo looks at a group of people generally consider powerful, and examines what they actually can and can't do. Hugo ought to know about power. Born into a political family, he attended Cambridge and has spent 18 years writing for The Times. During that period, he has met prime ministers, royalty, Eurocrats, lawyers, judges, celebrities, billionaires and, of course, other members of the media elite - including his fellow regular panellists on The News Quiz. Yet in all that time, none of these people have seemed truly to be ruling the world. And if they aren't, who is? This week, Hugo looks at the power of judges. He speaks to former Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge, former President of the Supreme Court Lord Neuberger, and the anonymous blogger and author The Secret Barrister - and attempts to determine what level of influence they wield. Presented by Hugo Rifkind Written by Hugo Rifkind and James Kettle Reader: Susan Rae Produced by Ed Morrish A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4 Hugo Rifkind explores the power that judges do and do not have. Hugo Rifkind explores what it means to have 'power' in modern Britain. |
| Mps | 20190503 | Who, in modern Britain, has power? That's the question Hugo Rifkind asks in this new series of stand-up journalism. Each week, Hugo looks at a group of people generally consider powerful, and examines what they actually can and can't do. Hugo ought to know about power. Born into a political family, he attended Cambridge and has spent 18 years writing for The Times. During that period, he has met prime ministers, royalty, Eurocrats, lawyers, judges, celebrities, billionaires and, of course, other members of the media elite - including his fellow regular panellists on The News Quiz. Yet in all that time, none of these people have seemed truly to be ruling the world. And if they aren't, who is? This week, Hugo looks at the power of Members of Parliament. He speaks to Stella Creasy MP about the limits to which she can help her constituents, to Damian Collins MP about what the Chair of a Select Committee can order people to do, and to Andrew Mitchell MP about how Whips can keep MPs in check - which sometimes involves tears. Presented by Hugo Rifkind Written by Hugo Rifkind and James Kettle Reader: Susan Rae Produced by Ed Morrish A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4 Hugo Rifkind explores the power that Members of Parliament do and do not have. Hugo Rifkind explores what it means to have 'power' in modern Britain. |