The Parliament Podcast Channel

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What's The Parliament Podcast Channel about?

On this channel it will be possible to listen to a range of topics covering the work of Parliament. This channel includes interviews with Members of the Houses of Parliament and other experts on issues related to the work of Parliament. You can also find recordings about the history of Parliament including tours of the parliamentary estate.

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The Parliament Podcast Channel episodes:

02.23.2010
Mr Gladstone and Parliament 1833-94
In this podcast Mike Greenwood talks to Professor Miles Taylor about the parliamentary career of Gladstone.
01.28.2010
Counterfeit Medicine
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.
01.18.2010
24-hour media: Parliament, politics and the public
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.
12.15.2009
Regenerative Medicine
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.
11.09.2009
Youth Parliament debates in Commons
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.
11.09.2009
State Opening of Parliament
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.
11.06.2009
The 1689 Bill of Rights
In this podcast we listen to experts from the History of Parliament Trust talk about the 1689 Bill of Rights.
11.06.2009
The Parliamentary Archives
In this podcast we listen to Mari Takayanagi from the Parliamentary Archives talk about what the archives has to offer on-line and in the Victoria Tower at the Houses of Parliament.
10.28.2009
The trial and execution of Charles I
In this podcast we listen to experts from the History of Parliament Trust and Parliamentary Archives talk about the trial and execution of Charles I.
10.14.2009
Voicebox in Parliament
In this podcast we listen to volunteers and experts from the National Young Volunteers Service talking about their Voicebox project a modern day twist on writing to your MP.
10.12.2009
The Great Fire of 1834
This podcast looks at events surrounding the fire of 1834 that destroyed much of the original Parliament buildings.
08.11.2009
The Flip Side of Scientific Freedom
Looking at the "dual-use dimemma" faced by scientists.
07.10.2009
People and Parliament: Connecting with Communities exhibition
Jude Crocker, from Parliament's Web Team, speaks to the curator and contributors to the People and Parliament: Connecting with Communities.
07.10.2009
Suffragettes in Parliament
Interviews with archivists, curators, police and MPs about the actions of Suffragettes and Suffragists in Parliament.
06.22.2009
Parliamentary Outreach - Breaking Barriers
Becky Fawcett, from Parliamentary Outreach, talks to the artist Rachel Gadsden about the Breaking Barriers project.
06.10.2009
Election of a Speaker
Find out how the new Speaker of the House of Commons will be elected on the 22 June
05.11.2009
Private Members' Bills
Find out what a Private Members' Bill is and hear interviews with Members of Parliament about their experiences of introducing them.
03.19.2009
The science of short term thinking
In this podcast we look at how 'short term thinking' affects all aspects of our lives, from our own health right through to global issues like climate change.
08.12.2008
Tour of the Clock Tower and Big Ben
Listen to a tour of the famous Clock Tower - more popularly known as Big Ben - with John Steel, Clock Tower guide.
06.24.2008
The Ethics of Robotics
Could our children one day be taught by robots? Will robots soon be caring for the elderly? Worldwide, robotic technology is playing an increasing role in human lives in areas ranging from service to space exploration as well as in...
03.11.2008
Parliament's services for the public
John Pullinger, the Commons Librarian and Director General of Information Services, talks about the information services Parliament provides for the general public.
03.11.2008
Tour of the Commons
Listen to a tour of the House of Commons Chamber given by Sarah Polfreman a visitors assistant at the Houses of Parliament.
02.11.2008
The Budget
Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes a major speech to the House of Commons on the state of the national finances and the Government's future plans for the economy. This statement is known as the Budget. In this...
01.14.2008
Biofuels
Biofuels are a pressing topic for the UK parliament and have featured many times in parliamentary debate. In this pilot parliamentary podcast we find out what MPs, Peers and parliamentary researchers have to say and talk to leading figures from...

What's The Parliament Podcast Channel about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Parliament Podcast Channel episodes:

Mr Gladstone and Parliament 1833-94

Counterfeit Medicine

24-hour media: Parliament, politics and the public

Regenerative Medicine

Youth Parliament debates in Commons

State Opening of Parliament

The 1689 Bill of Rights

The Parliamentary Archives

The trial and execution of Charles I

Voicebox in Parliament

The Great Fire of 1834

The Flip Side of Scientific Freedom

People and Parliament: Connecting with Communities exhibition

Suffragettes in Parliament

Parliamentary Outreach - Breaking Barriers

Election of a Speaker

Private Members' Bills

The science of short term thinking

Tour of the Clock Tower and Big Ben

The Ethics of Robotics

Parliament's services for the public

Tour of the Commons

The Budget

Biofuels