Observations
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The Observations Podcast, brought to you by the Democracy Volunteers team, brings you insightful coverage of elections—past, present, local, national, and international. Our team of experts dives into the stories behind the ballots, speaking with candidates, campaigners, organisers and winners to uncover the narratives you won’t hear anywhere else.
Tune in for a deeper look at the elections that shape our world. Our expert interviewers: TV presenter Edd Charlton, ITV and BBC journalist Alex Iszatt and researcher Matt Davis bring their skills to our “Observations” podcast which seeks to inform our listeners to the world of elections and elections observation.
We are nonpartisan and so is it. We interview behind elections and democracy. Subscribe today or just listen in.
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After Dark: Blackadder's Youngest Prime Minister - Behind the Scenes of Dish and Dishonesty
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May 26, 2026 |
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After Dark: Blackadder Goes Forth to the Polls — Dish and Dishonesty
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May 19, 2026 |
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Historic Elections: The 1997 General Election and Blair's New Labour Revolution
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May 12, 2026 |
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After Dark: The Simpsons and the Springfield Ballot Box
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May 05, 2026 |
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Bob Servant Independent: Fiction, By-Elections, and the Art of the Accidental Candidate
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Historic Elections: The 1979 General Election and Thatcher's Iron Revolution
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Historic Elections: The 1964 General Election and Harold Wilson's White Heat
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Historic Elections: The 1945 General Election and Attlee's Welfare Revolution
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Dutch Should End On-Demand Proxy Voting
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Tech and Democracy: How Big Tech Safeguards Elections
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Electoral Reform Special: Voter ID and Bank Cards
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Respectful Politics: Tackling Harassment and Intimidation of Candidates
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Postal Voting Under Pressure: The Case for In-Person Elections
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Local Elections in Limbo: England's 2025 Reorganisation Dilemma
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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After Dark: The Candidate with Professor Steve Fielding
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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After Dark: Elections in John Buchan with Ursula Buchan
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Bid for Democracy: Democracy Volunteers Christmas Auction 2025
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Fictional Elections: The Amazing Mrs Pritchard with Professor Steve Fielding
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Fictional Elections: A Very British Coup with Chris Mullin
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Coming Soon: A Very British Coup with Chris Mullin
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Electoral Reform: Should 16-Year-Olds Vote?
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Famous Historical Elections: The Red Scare Election of 1924
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Election Special: Observing the Netherlands 2025
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Famous Historical Elections: The Liberal Landslide of 1906
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Famous Historical Elections: The Flapper Election of 1929
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Famous Historical Elections: The Coupon Election of 1918
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Famous Historical Elections: The Great Reform Election of 1832
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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After Dark: Fictional Elections – Blackadder with William Pitt the Younger (Simon Osborne)
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Famous By-Elections: Lord David Alton and Liverpool Edge Hill 1979
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Overseas Postal Voting at Breaking Point: Millions at Risk of Losing Their Vote
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Jane Cooper: Observing Ukraine's Elections
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Election Special: Norway 2025
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Coming Soon: Historic UK General Elections
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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10 Years of Democracy Volunteers – Strengthening Elections, Supporting Democracy
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Famous By-Elections: Trudy Harrison and Copeland 2017
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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International Election Special: Guyana 2025
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Elections that 'Shook the World' – Yushchenko's Election in Ukraine 2004
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Elections that 'Shook the World' – Mandela's Election in South Africa 1994
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Elections that 'Shook the World' – Milošević's Election in Yugoslavia 1990
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Coming Soon: Fictional Elections - The After Dark Series
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Elections that 'Shook the World': Allende's Election in Chile 1970
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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International Election Special: Samoa 2025
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Samoa: General Election Special Coming This Tuesday
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Famous By-Elections: Bobby Sands and Fermanagh & South Tyrone 1981
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Coming Soon: Elections that Shook the World Series 1
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Famous By-Elections: Edward Timpson and Crewe & Nantwich 2008
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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A Model Democracy? The Quiet Success and Subtle Flaws of Finland's 2025 Elections
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Coming Soon: Famous By-Elections Series 1
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Democracy Volunteers recommend changes after English Local Elections
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Stopping the Blame Game - Rebuilding Public Trust
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Behind the Polling Booth Curtain in Russia - Election Observation and the Threat of Imprisonment
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Democracy Under Threat? The Hidden Toll on Local Election Candidates
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May 30, 2025 |
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AI: An Enemy or a Friend of Democracy?
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May 27, 2025 |
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International Election Special: Suriname 2025
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May 22, 2025 |
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How are elections really run?
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Lord Hayward and the Secrecy of the Ballot
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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President Trump and Preserving and Protecting The Integrity of US Elections
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Is Democracy In Decline? With "Historian of Ideas" Johan Norberg
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Election Special - Finland On The Front Line of Democracy
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Apr 13, 2025 |