Dr Nic Cheeseman discusses how politicians succumb to hubris

Nic Cheeseman featured as one of three guest panelists on the 'World Update' programme (BBC World Service, 1 January) in a discussion about the danger to politicians of succumbing to the ancient Greek idea of 'hubris': the excessive pride and self-confidence that often comes before a fall.

Nic talked about his own experience of when politicians he has met did, and didn't, show signs of hubris: including the time when former Zimbabwean President Kenneth Kaunda once made him a cup of tea.

The full programme can be heard here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03bg30j  (approx 14 mins in).