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Mandelson and the Agony of the Anywheres

The Mandelson Affair is symbolic of a crisis of democracy that transcends British politics. A play in four Acts and on three different Stages

Feb 8 • Oliver Zimmer

MY THREE PICKS OF THE WEEK: WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT YOURSELF IN 5 MINUTES?

Once upon a time, the BBC did a series of memorable micro interviews

Feb 1 • Oliver Zimmer

MY THREE PICKS OF THE WEEK: DAVOS' NEW RINGMASTER

The WEF at Davos has had its second coming.

Jan 24 • Oliver Zimmer

Once upon a time, when the global village was nigh

Jan 11 • Oliver Zimmer

MY THREE PICKS OF THE WEEK: Great historians talking about their work

And it's not the ones you may have expected

Dec 21, 2025 • Oliver Zimmer

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