The Long View Episodes Available now
The Working Poor
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of the working poor.
14/01/2014
Jonathan Freedland compares the rise of electronic cigarettes with snuff in the 1600s.
Tax Avoidance
Jonathan Freedland on tax avoidance today and in the 8th century. With Margaret Hodge MP.
Shale gas and UK energy resources
Jonathan Freedland on shale gas, and the new Yorkshire coal finds of the 19th century.
International Surveillance
Sir Malcolm Rifkind and others discuss international surveillance.
Nika Riots
In the wake of the Turkish protests, Jonathan Freedland considers the Nika Riots of AD532.
NHS Failings at Stafford
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of the Francis Report into NHS failings at Stafford
Dutch Elm Disease and Ash Dieback
Jonathan Freedland explores tree disease by charting Dutch Elm Disease from the 1920s.
Appointing the Archbishop
Jonathan Freedland explores the politics of appointing the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Airport Expansion and 19th Century Ports
Jonathan Freedland compares airport expansion now with the Victorian battle of the ports.