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The Politics of Pandas

As the world watches the pandas in Edinburgh zoo, Philip Dodd investigates how China uses these mighty beasts for political influence.

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Mao gave them to Nixon, Edward Heath desperately wanted some, and now Alex Salmond has got his hands on two. Has there ever been a more political animal than the panda? In this special programme tied to the arrival of the two pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, Philip Dodd investigates how a lazy, bamboo munching bear with a marked reluctance to procreate became the political gift par excellence.

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28 minutes

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New Year's Day 2014 08:31
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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  • Fri 20 Jan 2012 11:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Thu 9 Feb 2012 14:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
  • Sun 12 Feb 2012 10:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
  • Mon 4 Jun 2012 06:03
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
  • Sun 8 Sep 2013 13:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • New Year's Day 2014 08:31
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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