Recent Programmes
Beyond Westminster
Ahead of the Conservative Party conference, John Kampfner asks what it means now to be a Tory, what principles govern the party and what impact the Lib Dems are having on them.
BBC Radio 4, broadcast on 2 Oct 2010
Beyond Westminster: What makes a good political leader?
As Labour's new supremo emerges, John Kampfner explores political leadership. What are the key qualities? Can they be taught? And are all our leaders becoming the same?
BBC Radio 4, broadcast on 25 Sep 2010
Any Questions?
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Worle Community School in Weston-super-Mare. With Ben Bradshaw MP, Rachel Johnson, John Kampfner and David Lidington MP.
BBC Radio 4, broadcast on 17 Sep 2010
What the Papers Say Episode 18
John Kampfner takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
BBC Radio 4, broadcast on 12 Sep 2010
Beyond Westminster
As the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats pass their first 100 days in government, John Kampfner goes in search of the perfect coaltion.
BBC Radio 4, broadcast on 21 Aug 2010
What the Papers Say Episode 5
John Kampfner takes a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's top stories.
BBC Radio 4, broadcast on 13 Jun 2010
What the Election Papers Say Episode 4
Leading political journalists take a wry look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's biggest stories.
BBC Radio 4, broadcast on 14 Apr 2010
Documentaries
Including the acclaimed The Ugly War which won Film of the Year and Journalist of the Year awards in 2002 at the Foreign Press Association in London and the controversial War Spin.
Who Runs Britain
Five-part documentary series featuring Martin Nairey, head of Britain's prisons; Sir Liam Donaldson, the government's chief medical officer; Ken MacDonald, Director of Public Prosecutions; and Mark Walport, director of the Wellcome Trust.
BBC 4, broadcast 2004
Clare Short: Profile | The Conscientious Objector
Once New Labour's conscience, since vilified over her decision not to resign before the war in Iraq: the former cabinet minister tells her life story.
BBC 2, broadcast December 2003
Robin Cook: Profile | The Lost Leader
John Kampfner talked to Robin Cook, one of the most original politicians of our time. His resignation on the eve of the Iraq war rocked the Government.
BBC 2, broadcast December 2003
War Spin
Private Jessica Lynch became an icon of the war but her story is one of the most stunning pieces of news management ever conceived.
BBC 2, broadcast May 2003
The Ugly War: Children of Vengeance
Correspondent focuses on the nexus of "terrorist" street fighters in three West Bank towns.
BBC 2, broadcast February 2002
Israel Undercover
Given rare access to the Israeli military machine, Correspondent follows two Israeli commando units taking part in snatch and ambush missions deep in the heart of Palestinian territory.
BBC 2, broadcast February 2002