Political Thinking with Nick Robinson, How to tell England’s story: James Graham, playwright

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

How to tell England’s story: James Graham, playwright

7 February 2026

43 minutes

Available for over a year

James Graham joined Nick in the political thinking studio in late January, ahead of a this year's TV adaptation of his play Dear England.

What did Gareth Southgate get right about national identity?

What advice does the playwright have for Keir Starmer on storytelling?

And why is it important that people continue to go to the theatre?

Senior Producer: Daniel Kraemer

Producer: Flora Murray

Sound: Ged Sudlow and Hal Haines

Editor: Giles Edwards


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