Fiction and British Politics

In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, Research Fellow - Matthew Bailey - answers a question posed by Hazel Blears. Could a West Wing-styled drama improve the standing of British politicians? The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, former MP turned author Joe Ashton explains what makes certain politicians turn their hand to writing. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, Professor Steven Fielding argues why the study of fiction and British politics is so important, and why the line between reality and fiction is blurry to say the least. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, writer Laurence Marks discusses his political screenwriting with Maurice Gran, and in particular, The New Statesman character Alan B'Stard. How far from the truth is this notorious screen character compared to those in power? Laurence explains. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, playwright James Graham (Toryboyz, Little Madam) talks about his approach to political fiction and what inspires him. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/cbp

In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, MP and author Chris Mullin talks about his own political fiction and explains why the line between political reality and fiction is much thinner than you'd think. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.

In this interview taken at the Fiction and British Politics Conference in London, screenwriter Tony Saint talks about an upcoming BBC drama based on the MPs expenses scandal. The Centre for British Politics is based in the University's School of Politics and International Relations.