Robert Birley considers the cultural aspect of a potential European Union, and examines what impact patriotism would have on it, in his first Reith lecture. Show more

Robert Birley reveals the qualities of the British way of life which he feels should form its contribution to the shared culture of the European Union, in his final Reith lecture. Show more

Robert Birley examines how greater involvement in Europe might affect education in Britain, and argues for more emphasis on foreign languages, in his third Reith lecture. Show more

Robert Birley examines the history of Britain's relationship with Europe and argues that for any union to work, Britain must better understand Europe. Show more