The Parliament Podcast Channel

  1. Mr Gladstone and Parliament 1833-942010/02/23
    In this podcast Mike Greenwood talks to Professor Miles Taylor about the parliamentary career of Gladstone.
  2. Counterfeit MedicineThurs, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +000
    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.
  3. 24-hour media: Parliament, politics and the public2010/01/18
    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.
  4. Regenerative Medicine2009/12/15
    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.
  5. State Opening of Parliament2009/11/09
    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.
  6. Youth Parliament debates in Commons2009/11/09
    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.
  7. The Parliamentary Archives2009/11/06
    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.
  8. The 1689 Bill of Rights2009/11/06
    In this podcast we listen to experts from the History of Parliament Trust talk about the 1689 Bill of Rights.
  9. The trial and execution of Charles I2009/10/28
    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. Voicebox in Parliament2009/10/14
    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.
  11. The Great Fire of 18342009/10/12
    This podcast looks at events surrounding the fire of 1834 that destroyed much of the original Parliament buildings.
  12. The Flip Side of Scientific Freedom2009/08/11
    In this podcast we look at the "dual-use dilemma", when the same scientific work can be used to do good or be misused.
  13. Suffragettes in Parliament2009/07/10
    Interviews with archivists, curators, police and MPs about the actions of Suffragettes and Suffragists in Parliament.
  14. People and Parliament: Connecting with Communities exhibition2009/07/10
    Jude Crocker, from Parliament's Web Team, speaks to the curator and contributors to the People and Parliament: Connecting with Communities.
  15. Parliamentary Outreach - Breaking Barriers2009/06/22
    Becky Fawcett, from Parliamentary Outreach, talks to the artist Rachel Gadsden about the Breaking Barriers project.
  16. Election of a Speaker2009/06/10
    Find out how the new Speaker of the House of Commons will be elected on the 22 June
  17. Private Members' Bills2009/05/11
    Find out what a Private Members' Bill is and hear interviews with Members of Parliament about their experiences of introducing them.
  18. The science of short term thinking2009/03/19
    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.
  19. Tour of the Clock Tower and Big Ben2008/08/12
    Listen to a tour of the famous Clock Tower - more popularly known as Big Ben - with John Steel, Clock Tower guide.
  20. The Ethics of Robotics2008/06/24
    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 the military and law enforcement.
  21. Tour of the Commons2008/03/11
    Listen to a tour of the House of Commons Chamber given by Sarah Polfreman a visitors assistant at the Houses of Parliament.
  22. Parliament's services for the public2008/03/11
    John Pullinger, the Commons Librarian and Director General of Information Services, talks about the information services Parliament provides for the general public.
  23. The Budget2008/02/11
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  24. Biofuels2008/01/14
    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 industry about what the future holds.
The Parliament Podcast Channel
http://www.parliament.uk/podcasts
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.