Episode 27

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Episode 27 of 43, The Big Questions, Series 2

Duration: 1 hour

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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Presenter
Nicky Campbell
Participant
Bidisha
Participant
Douglas Murray
Participant
Peter Hitchens

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