# SPECIAL: was Enoch Powell right about Britain?

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Podcast: [Quite right!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/quite-right-7391829)
Published: 2026-06-16T23:01:00+00:00
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Enoch Powell is one of the most polarising figures in modern British politics. His infamous ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech – in which he warned that immigration would spark ethnic conflict – continues to shape some of today’s most important debates on race, identity and immigration. Michael Gove and assistant editor Madeline Grant sit down with Simon Heffer , author of Like the Roman: The Life of Enoch Powell , to explore Powell’s legacy. They examine how he became a model for populist rhetoric and discuss why understanding Enoch Powell is central to understanding the right today.  This podcast was originally recorded as a live event. To find out more about future Spectator events go to: spectator.com/events Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts . Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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