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16/07/2009

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Last broadcast on Thu, 16 Jul 2009, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2.

Synopsis

With music and lively debate on the top news stories.

Youth Unemployment

The UK is experiencing the highest rise in youth unemployment in a generation. We speak to a young person struggling to find work.

Backpacker

British backpacker, Jamie Neale, was found alive after a 12 day ordeal in the Australian bush. His father has given him a hard time for all the mistakes he’s made.

Find out more here.

Passports

The cost of a passport is set to rise again. 12 years ago they cost £18, but now the price will be increasing to £77.50.

Find out more here.

Authors

Our top children’s authors are refusing to go into schools if they have to register on a government database in case they pose a risk to children.

Tracklist

  1. Lighthouse Family Lighthouse FamilyLifted

    (CD Single)
  2. The Benny Andersson Band The Benny Andersson BandStory Of A Heart

    (CD Single)
  3. Adele AdeleChasing Pavements

    (CD Single)
  4. Dolly Parton Dolly Parton9 To 5

    Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection
  5. Stereophonics StereophonicsHave A Nice Day

    Now 49 (Various Artists)
  6.   Raphael Saadiq and Stevie WonderNever Give You Up

    The Way I See It
  7. George Michael George MichaelAmazing

    (CD Single)
  8. The Mock Turtles The Mock TurtlesCan You Dig It? (Remix)

    (CD Single)
  9. Peter Gabriel Peter GabrielGames Without Frontiers

    Shaking The Tree
  10. Paul Carrack Paul CarrackJust 4 Tonight

    (CD Single)
  11. Toto TotoAfrica

    The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ...
  12. Joni Mitchell Joni MitchellBig Yellow Taxi

    Joni Mitchell

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  1. Thu 16 Jul 2009
    12:00

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