Simon Hoggart on the political week that was

Simon Hoggart with producer Rachel Wright

In a series of Hoggart's Week in November, the political columnist Simon Hoggart casts his discerning eyes and ears over the big political developments of the week.

He follows the political action - and often the politicians too.

In the first of four personal accounts for The Westminster Hour, he gets close to the big players in the upheaval inside the Conservative Party and goes to the theatre.

Click here to listen to Hoggart's Week - Part One

In his second report, Simon Hoggart drops in on one of the big political award ceremonies.

Click here to listen to Hoggarts Week - Part Two

In his third report, Simon Hoggart goes to Northern Ireland.

Click here to listen to Hoggarts Week - Part Three

In his final report, Simon Hoggart is in Westminster for the Queen's Speech and find out why cynicism is all the fault of the media.

Click here to listen to Hoggarts Week - Part Four

Click here to listen to Tessa Jowell's interview