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Comedian and classicist Jon Harvey explores how ancient democrats in classical Athens played the political lottery. Could it be our lucky charm too? Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Comedian and classicist Jon Harvey discovers why the essence of 21st Century British Democracy would horrify the ancient Athenians of the 5th Century BC. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Comedian and classicist Jon Harvey travels back in time to discover what kind of issue classical Athenians voted on, how they did it, and why they loved a referendum. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Comedian and classicist Jon Harvey explores leadership. Is it a paradox that democracy needs good leaders? Compared to ancient Athens, how well do our leaders stack up? Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Comedian and classicist Jon Harvey investigates how classical Athens kept their politicians in check, and how they brought miscreants to book. Could we learn from them? Show more
