The Long View Episodes Available now
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NHS Failings at Stafford
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of the Francis Report into NHS failings at Stafford
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Dutch Elm Disease and Ash Dieback
Jonathan Freedland explores tree disease by charting Dutch Elm Disease from the 1920s.
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Appointing the Archbishop
Jonathan Freedland explores the politics of appointing the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Airport Expansion and 19th Century Ports
Jonathan Freedland compares airport expansion now with the Victorian battle of the ports.
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Graduate Employment
Jonathan Freedland looks at graduate employment today and in the 16th century.
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King John and the Leveson Inquiry
Jonathan Freedland on the Leveson Inquiry and parallels with the 1215 King John Inquiry.
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The London Olympics in 1908 and 2012
Jonathan Freedland compares the 2012 Olympics with the London games of 1908.
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Bob Diamond and a LIBOR scandal from the 14th century
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of Libor with a 14th-century financial scandal.
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09/07/2012
Jonathan Freedland and his guests take the long view of liberal intervention.
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Sovereign Debt and Default
Jonathan Freedland compares Greek debt to the sovereign default of Edward III in 1340.