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16/11/2009

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Last broadcast on Mon, 16 Nov 2009, 13:00 on BBC Radio 5 live.

Synopsis

Top Gear's James May, comedian Omid Djalili and Matt Croucher, who won the George Cross after throwing himself on a grenade to save the lives of three comrades in Afghanistan, join Simon in the studio.

The TV Review team discuss I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here, Dr Who and Top Gear.

Chapters

  1. Chapter 1

    Mercedes buy Brawn and ditch McLaren

    What does Mercedes taking over the Brawn Grand Prix team mean for World Champion Jensen Button, and for the future of the McLaren outfit?

  2. Chapter 2

    Diving on a live grenade in Afghanistan

    Lance corporal Matt Croucher was awarded the George cross after his act of bravery. He's written about his experiences in a new book, Bullet Proof.

  3. Chapter 3

    Omid Djalili, the Iranian Fagin

    The comedian and West End sensation on acting in Oliver!, performing stand-up in the Middle East and the release of his new DVD, Live In London.

  4. Chapter 4

    A week in television under review

    Scriptwriter Tess Morris and Gareth McClean from the Radio Times review Doctor Who, I'm A Celebrity and Enid.

  5. Chapter 5

    Top Gear under Mayo's hammer

    James May joins the TV review panel to discuss his new series of Top Gear. Does the new scheduling time affect figures?

Broadcast

  1. Mon 16 Nov 2009
    13:00

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