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Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain?

Comedian and classicist Jon Harvey, who challenged Theresa May in the 2017 general election as Lord Buckethead, explores modern British democracy through an ancient Athenian lens.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1: Know Thyself
Jon Harvey discovers why the essence of 21st Century democracy would horrify the Greeks
14 mins11 Nov 2019
Episode 2: Lots of Potential
Jon Harvey explores how ancient democrats played the lottery. Could it be our lucky charm?
14 mins12 Nov 2019
Episode 3: How much is too much?
What did classical Athenians vote on? Or rather, what didn’t they? Jon Harvey investigates
14 mins13 Nov 2019
Episode 4: Troubleshooting
Jon Harvey asks how classical Athens kept politicians in check. Could we learn from them?
14 mins14 Nov 2019
Episode 5: Leading questions
Jon Harvey explores ancient and modern political leaders. How well do our ones stack up?
14 mins15 Nov 2019

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Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain?

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