What's the significance of the State Opening of Parliament? Key players involved explain the purpose of the ceremony and the Queen's Speech and talk about what happens after the event.

State Opening of Parliament

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In this podcast Mike Greenwood talks to Professor Miles Taylor about the parliamentary career of Gladstone.

Mr Gladstone and Parliament 1833-94

In this podcast, Chandy Nath and Sarah Bunn from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) discuss what a counterfeit medicine is, the risks they pose and how the government and industry are working to tackle this problem.

Counterfeit Medicine

Lord Soley turns the tables on Nick Robinson, the BBC's political correspondent, quizzing him on the impact of 24-hour media on politics, parliamentarians and the public's perception of Parliament.

24-hour media: Parliament, politics and the public

Hear about the prospects of regenerative medicine from a range of experts who attended a seminar organised by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

Regenerative Medicine

In this recording we hear from Young MPs, Andy Hamflett Chief Executive of UK Youth Parliament, MPs and the Speaker, John Bercow about the events on the day and what they mean to young people and Parliament.

State Opening of Parliament

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