• 17 years ago
The neglected art of speech making/when did you decide to become an MP/Two Cents on Mens' Rights/Taking Liberties: Does it make a good case/Is the British media feral

Clip 1. In Brought to Book, Simon Heffer explains the point made in the introduction of The Great British Speeches that, in an age of many media forms, we take for the granted the power of spoken communication.
Clip 2. Brooks Newmark, Conservative MP for Braintree, is the guest in Class of 2005 and speaks to Iain Dale about his pursuit of his dream of becoming an MP and whether he has found actually being in Westminster a fulfilling experience.
Clip 3. As the Government proposes a Single Equality Bill which will cover issues such as women breastfeeding in public and the elderly being refused credit cards, Donal Blaney focuses his two cents on mens rights which, er, don't feature much.
Clip 4. the Culture Clash panel turn their attentions to Taking Liberties, the film released this week which attacks the New Labour Government for creating a police state. Does it really ring true?
Clip 5. The Vox Politix panel ponder the issues raised by Tony Blair in his speech (or rant) on the "feral" nature of the British media. Is he right that the character assassination and vitriol has gone out of hand or is unbelievable hypocrisy from the master of spin?