Episode 23

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Episode 23 of 43, The Big Questions, Series 2

Duration: 1 hour

Nicky Campbell presents live from the Manor Church of England School in York.

The Daily Mail columnist Peter Hitchens; the former Talban hostage who converted to Islam, Yvonne Ridley; school and hospital chaplain, Father Stephen Maughan; and the writer and critic Bidisha contribute to the topical debates.

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Sun 28 Jun 2009 10:00 BBC One except HD

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    Should Britain ban the burka?
    Are the armed forces a cause for celebration?
    Should Catholic priests be allowed to marry?

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Nicky Campbell
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Yvonne Ridley
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Peter Hitchens
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Stephen Maughan
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Bidisha

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