Politics

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From the fictional worlds of Yes, Minister and Trollope's Palliser novels to the real-life experiences of politicians including Rory Stewart and Chris Mullin, Rachel Cooke (1969-2025) looks at the disappointments which seem to be built into political life and affectionately recalls her own thwarted political efforts, during her student days. This series of the Essay is being broadcast again to mark Rachel Cooke’s death in November 2025.