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Great Political Myths

This week a new series for the Sunday Supplement, presented by the Guardian's parliamentary sketchwriter, Simon Hoggart.

Sunday Supplement presenter Simon Hoggart
Simon Hoggart debunks those Great Political Myths
Simon is turning detective for us - and in Great Political Myths, he uncovers the truth about some of the most embarrassing events in the politics of the last three decades.

In part one, he has a revelation about the Blair/Bush relationship.

In part two, he presents a selection of myths that have arisen through misquotations.

In part three, it's the mythical persona that is created by the media, and especially by satirists.

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Great Political Myths part 1


Great Political Myths part 2


Great Political Myths part 3




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