Episode 2: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament
Many of us have an interest in politics or want to help a cause, but most won’t turn this passion into a career in Parliament!
Within the History of Parliament’s Oral History project we don’t just ask former MPs about their time in the Chamber, but ask questions about individuals’ upbringing or family life, all in an effort to work out why these people found themselves affiliated to a certain political party and fighting for a seat in the Commons.
In our second episode we look into the motivations behind pursuing a political life and the impact that home life and childhood can have.
Presented by Dr Emma Peplow and Dr Alex Lock, produced by Melissa FitzGerald at Zinc Audio. With additional writing from Dr Priscila Pivatto and script editing from Connie Jeffery. All interviews are deposited at the British Library. Find a catalogue of interviews on our website.
