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James Graham on John Maynard Keynes

The author of TV dramas "Brexit: The Uncivil War" and "Quiz" tells Matthew Parris why he is inspired by the life and work of Keynes. The economist Linda Yueh adds expert analysis.

James Graham, the award-winning playwright whose work includes the TV dramas "Brexit: The Uncivil War" and "Quiz", tells Matthew Parris why he is inspired by the life and work of John Maynard Keynes. Keynes was not just the revolutionary economist who helped shape the course of post-war history. The programme explores his colourful love life and lifelong ion for the arts. Matthew and James are ed by Linda Yueh, economist and author of "The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today".
Producer: Chris Ledgard

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Fri 25 Sep 2020 23:00
BBC Radio 4

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