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Episode 27

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Last broadcast on Sun, 26 Jul 2009, 10:00 on BBC One.

Synopsis

Nicky Campbell presents The Big Questions live from the Oasis Academy, Enfield. Taking part in the topical debates will be the writer and critic, Bidisha; Douglas Murray, Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion; and the Mail on Sunday columnist, Peter Hitchens.

This week's questions

Would grammar schools help social mobility?
Should great apes have rights?
Is downsizing good for the soul?

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Credits

Presenter
Nicky Campbell
Participant
Bidisha
Participant
Douglas Murray
Participant
Peter Hitchens

Broadcast

  1. Sun 26 Jul 2009
    10:00

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