Politics Unpacked

100 Years Of Political Spin

The British Film Institute has compiled a collection of political broadcasts spanning more than 100 years, from polling day with the Clangers to a Conservative film warning that votes for Labour are stepping stones to a communist state. Patrick Russell from the BFI national archive joins Matt to pick out his highlights. Plus: Columnists Gaby Hinsliff and James Marriott discuss the significance of Rishi Sunak meeting <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-italy-rome-elon-musk-giorgia-meloni-5k37cs3lc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">right-wing leaders in Europe</a> this weekend, whether <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/martin-lewis-christmas-presents-teachers-charity-lcgzxq9xc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Martin Lewis is right to call for an end to Christmas presents</a> for teachers and what happens when politicians mix with children. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at <a href="http://www.thetimes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.thetimes.com/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.