Mary Beard on power, politics and why "most ages feel turbulent when you're living through them"

Classicist Mary Beard, author of 'Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old', speaks to Newsnight about politics, the removal of power and why "most ages feel turbulent when you're living through them". Interview by Paddy O'Connell. #politics #ukpolitics #bbc #bbcnews #bbcnewsnight #newsnight Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.