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Political Conversations

A compilation of conversations with major political figures including John Smith, Sir Menzies Campbell, Sir Michael Forsyth, Nicola Sturgeon and Andrew Marr

Gary Robertson presents a collection of conversations with major political figures such as the late Labour leader John Smith, former Liberal Democrat leaders Sir Menzies Campbell and Sir David Steel, Deputy First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon and former Secretary of State For Scotland Sir Michael Forsyth. Also featured are maverick socialist Tommy Sheridan, Scottish Conservative leader Annabel Goldie, the late Mo Mowlam and Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill. There are also contributions from those who have spent their lives with politicians including journalist Andrew Marr, spin doctor Alastair Campbell, Cherie Blair and Jimmy Reid's daughter Eileen Reid

5 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Thu 16 Sep 2010 00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra

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Chapters

  • Good Morning Scotland: Kenny MacAskill

    The Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill defends his decision to free the Lockerbie Bomber.

    Duration: 12:53

  • Stark Talk: Mo Mowlam

    The late Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Mo Mowlam chats to Edi Stark in 2002.

    Duration: 26:52

  • Before You Go: Sir David Steel

    The former Liberal Democrat Leader Sir David Steel discusses his career with Muriel Grey.

    Duration: 27:52

  • The Kennedy Conversations: Sir Michael Forsyth

    Former Tory minister Sir Michael Forsyth chats to Liberal Democrat MP Charles Kennedy.

    Duration: 28:30

  • Robert Burns: The Heron Ballad - Part 1

    Robert Burns' ode to 18th Century politician Patrick Heron.

    Duration: 03:27

  • Edi Stark: Nicola Sturgeon

    Deputy Leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon talks to Edi Stark in 2004.

    Duration: 26:54

  • Daddy's Girl: Eileen Reid

    Eileen Reid remembers life with her father - the late Trade Union leader Jimmy Reid.

    Duration: 25:56

  • Stark Talk: Menzies Campbell

    Former Liberal Democrat leader looks back on his political life with Edi Stark.

    Duration: 28:47

  • The Kennedy Conversations: John Smith

    The late John Smith talks about his philosophy for the Labour Party in 1992.

    Duration: 38:11

  • Stark Talk: Andrew Marr

    The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ television presenter Andrew Marr discusses his life reporting on politics.

    Duration: 26:45

  • Before You Go: Tommy Sheridan

    Socialist campaigner Tommy Sheridan assesses his politcial career with Muriel Grey.

    Duration: 27:41

  • Stark Talk: Cherie Blair

    Cherie Blair looks back on her life living at Number 10 Downing Street with Edi Stark.

    Duration: 11:50

  • Sunday Live: Annabel Goldie

    Scottish Conservative leader discusses her party's policies in 2008 with Ruth Davidson.

    Duration: 12:39

  • Out Of The Hot Seat: Alastair Campbell

    Former Spin Doctor Alastair Campbell recalls his life in and out of government.

    Duration: 28:57

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Sep 2010 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra
  • Thu 16 Sep 2010 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra