28/11/2008

Synopsis

Presented by James Naughtie and Edward Stourton.

Former head of India's Intelligence Bureau Arun Bhagat discusses relations between India and Pakistan with security correspondent Gordon Corera.

Technology reporter Rory Cellan-Jones and Nicholas Landsman, of the Internet Services Providers' Association, discuss whether 100 million Facebook accounts can be screened for illegal material.

Prof David Salisbury, head of immunisation at the NHS, discusses why figures for measles cases in England and Wales are so high.

MP David Davis says the arrest of MP Damian Green is designed to intimidate whistleblowers in Whitehall.

Robert Peston discusses the government's decision to take a 57.9 per cent stake in RBS.

Norman Smith explains why Lord Mandelson is one of the busiest members of the cabinet.

Thought for the Day with Vishvapani, of the Western Buddhist Order.

Chris Huhne MP discusses the relationship between Sir Ian Blair and Boris Johnson.

Mark Abell describes his rescue from the Oberoi Trident hotel in Mumbai.

Treeva Fenwick reports on the auction of an artefact that is said to have inspired Paul McCartney.

Immigration Minister Phil Woolas says that being tough on immigration is not immoral or unmerciful.

Prof Duncan McCargo discusses the diplomatic situation in Thailand.

Prof Malcolm Lyons and Robert Irwin discuss a new translation of The Arabian Nights.

Beth Trachtenberg and Norman Lebrecht discuss whether there are some subjects that should be out of bounds in theatres.

Former president of the Association of Chief Police Officers Sir Chris Fox discusses why immigration minister Damian Green was arrested.

Writer Edna Fernandes discusses if an angry, alienated Muslim minority could be responsible for the attacks in Mumbai.