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The Commonwealth

As the Glasgow 2014 Games begin, All Things Considered asks what the Commonwealth, which encompasses more than a third of the world's population, is for.

30 minutes

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Thu 24 Jul 2014 05:30

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It embraces nearly a third of the world’s population. It includes some of the richest and poorest countries on earth, but what is the Commonwealth for? With the Commonwealth Games beginning in Glasgow All Things Considered explores whether a body which emerged from the former British Empires has value today? ΜύIs it just a talking shop and the sponsor of an occasional sporting event or can it be a force for good?ΜύΜύ

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Roy Jenkins is joined by Dr Sue Onslow from the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, ΜύRev Stuart MacQuarrie who is coordinator of the Religious Services Centre at the Athletes Village, Rt Rev'd Dr Trevor Mwamba, Anglican Bishop of Botswana and Father Nick James, Roman Catholic parish priest.

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  • Sun 20 Jul 2014 09:00
  • Thu 24 Jul 2014 05:30

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