Unity and Disunity
Anne McElvoy discusses unity and disunity with Linda Colley, David Pilling, Maria Delgado and David Charter.
On Start the Week Anne McElvoy talks to Linda Colley about the history of the United Kingdom - what has brought it together, and what is driving it apart. David Pilling offers a contrasting island story, with his study of modern Japan. Europe is watching with interest the coming Scottish Independence Referendum, and the correspondent David Charter, looks at what 2014 holds for Britain's relationship with the EU. Maria Delgado explores how far culture, especially theatre, has shaped, and been shaped by, identity politics.
Producer: Katy Hickman.
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Linda Colley
Linda Colley is Shelby M. C. Davis 1958 Professor of History at Princeton and a Fellow of the British Academy.
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Linda鈥檚 Radio 4 series, Acts of Union and Disunion, continues at 1.45pm on weekdays until 24 January.听 Her book of the same name is published by Profile Books.
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David Charter
David Charter is Berlin Correspondent for The Times.
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Europe: In Or Out - Everything you need to know is a follow-up to last year鈥檚 Au Revoir, Europe: What if Britain left the EU? and will be published by Biteback Publishing in March.
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Maria Delgado
Maria Delgado is Professor of Theatre & Screen Arts at Queen Mary, University of London.
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David Pilling
David Pilling is the Asia Editor of the Financial Times.
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Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival is published by Allen Lane.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Anne McElvoy |
| Interviewed Guest | Linda Colley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Pilling |
| Interviewed Guest | Maria Delgado |
| Interviewed Guest | David Charter |
| Producer | Katy Hickman |
Broadcasts
- Mon 13 Jan 2014 09:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Mon 13 Jan 2014 21:30成人快手 Radio 4
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