27/01/2011

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Duration: 1 hour

Topical debate from Cambridge chaired by David Dimbleby. The panel includes Energy Secretary and Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne, Parliamentary private secretary to Labour leader Ed Miliband, Chuka Umunna, former Conservative MP Edwina Currie, businesswoman and former Apprentice contestant Kate Hopkins and journalist Will Self.

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Chapters

6 items

  • Introduction

    David Dimbleby introduces the panel in Cambridge.

  • Andy Coulson

    Andy Coulson resigned from his job just days before the police promise of a robust investigation into phone hacking at the News of the World. Is this coincidence or damage control?

  • Sexism

    Is the sacking of Andy Gray by Sky an appropriate response to sexism or a nation losing its sense of humour?

  • Control Orders

    Is the announcement that Control Orders are to be watered down rather than scrapped a sign that the Coalition is withdrawing from its commitment to civil liberties?

  • Economy

    Should bad weather be enough to blow an economy off course?

  • End credits

    David Dimbleby looks ahead to next week's programme.

Credits

Series Editor
Edward Havard
Presenter
David Dimbleby
Executive Producer
Steve Anderson

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