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Last broadcast on Sun, 8 Nov 2009, 19:30 on BBC Radio 5 live.
Synopsis
Donal MacIntyre presents hard-hitting investigations and original journalism.
This week we hear from MP's interns, the people who do the bidding for Britain's politicians and investigate the legality of relying on unpaid staff. Following Simon Mann's role in a foiled plot to overthrow the leader of Equatorial Guinea, we explore the story behind the plot, and the 'coup industry'. Finally, how street gangs across the UK are substituting conventional weapons with dangerous dogs.
Chapters
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The life of an unpaid intern helping an MP
In a week when MPs have asked for a £40,000 pay rise to compensate them for the changes to the expenses system, interns are putting in thousands of hours of unpaid work to help them.
1 07.04 -
The mysterious world of soldiers for hire
The inside story on Simon Mann, the former member of the SAS who was released from west African prison this week. He was serving a 34 year prison sentence for his role in a failed military coup.
2 34.52 -
The worrying increase in dangerous dogs
A BBC investigation shows that the use of dogs as weapons by street gangs is growing. The number of people hospitalised following dog attacks is on the rise.
3 50.27
Broadcast
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Sun 8 Nov 200919:30
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