The Big Benefits of Smallness

Published: July 31, 2020, 8 p.m.

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"There\'s nothing wrong with ambition," writes Linda Colley, "but coming to terms with our inescapable geographical smallness would be helpful."\\nShe says historically there\'s been a tendency to kick against this awkward fact and an obsession with the idea of a global Britain. \\nLinda argues that we should recognise the advantages of smallness - nourishing a nation\'s innovation and agility.

Producer: Adele Armstrong

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