INSIDE BRIEFING with Institute for Government

Christmas Special: IfG Book Club

The IfG team has spent the year reading government reviews, white papers, select committee reports, consultations, manifestos plans for change… you get the idea. 
 
But this podcast is going to step away from the treadmill of political news and instead bring the IfG book club to the podcast studio. So put down whichever IfG report you’re reading, get yourself a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, and join a cast of your IfG favourites to hear their top tips on non-fiction, fiction, biographies, thrillers, science fiction and more.
 
And look for a festive treat at the end of the podcast too…
 
Cath Haddon and Nicola Blacklaws present.
 
With Hannah White, Alex Thomas, Jordan Urban, Stuart Hoddinott, Jill Rutter and Sophie Metcalfe and the IfG choir.
 
Produced by Robin Leeburn for Podmasters
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