Nick Spencer discusses politicians’ use of the parable of the Good Samaritan, the topic of his latest book, on BBC Radio Scotland.

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In conversation with Richard Holloway on BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Sunday Morning with’ programme, Nick Spencer examines how politicians have used, and at times hijacked, Jesus’s most famous parable – the subject of his latest book, The Political Samaritan: How Power Hijacked a Parable. Michael Rosen speaks about writing, identity and politics.

From 49.00; listen here. (Available until 16th January 2017).