Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Profile

Factual: Life Stories

An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines

BBC Radio 4 LW

Profile: Priti Patel

profile_priti-patel_111117_e_el.jpg

11/11/2017

Priti Patel

BBC Radio 4 - Profile, Priti Patel

Priti Patel, the ambitious right wing cabinet minister, forced to resign.

Luke Jones profiles ex-cabinet minister Priti Patel, the ambitious daughter of Indian newsagents, forced to resign after holding extra-curricular meetings in Israel.

Priti Patel was forced to resign as International Development Secretary this week after holding extra curricular holiday meetings in Israel. Luke Jones profiles this passionate Leave campaigner, the ambitious daughter of Indian newsagents, who wants to follow in the footsteps of Margaret Thatcher. 

Presenter: Luke Jones
Producer: Beth Sagar-Fenton
Producer: Siobhan O'Connell.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Profile

Priti Patel

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4