91热爆 Radio 4 - The Long View

House of Lords Reform

Jonathan is joined by Billy Bragg to consider House of Lords reform now and in the 1600s.

The parallels between the murder of Rhys Jones in 2007 and another Liverpool child in 1883

Jonathan Freedland tells the story of the short-lived Victorian club New Brighton Tower.

Jonathan Freedland explores the creation of the Bank of England in 1694.

Comparing celebrity chefs with social agendas and Victorian chef Alexis Soyer.

Jonathan considers what shops today can learn from the bleak festive season of 1930.

The parallels between today's airport expansions and the mid-19th century railway boom.

Jonathan Freedland recalls the establishment of the first Pioneer Health Centre in 1935.

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of trust in the media.

Jonathan Freedland takes the long view on the difficulties surrounding Northern Rock.