Reinhold Niebuhr, a powerful influence over many American and British politicians. worked as a minister in Detroit during the depression of the 20s and brought moral and religious insights to bear upon political issues in a way acceptable to politicians.
Vernon Sproxton explores his life and thought through many of the men and women influenced by him. including THE RT HON TONY BENN , THE RT HON DENIS BEALEY , ALEC VIDLER , RONALD PRESTON , RICHARD HARRIES , DANIEL JENKINS , SIR ISAIAH BERLIN, SIR JOHN BARNES and URSULA NIEBUHR with the recorded voice of Reinhold Niebuhr. and extracts from his writings read by Robert Beatty. Producer PETER FIRTH BBC Bristol i Repeat) long wave only