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20/10/2009

David Attenborough discusses his new collection of personal essays entitled Life Stories.

Sir David Attenborough discusses his new book Life Stories which contains 20 personal essays about the wildlife he's encountered on his travels.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown reacts to news the Afghan Presidential election will go to a second round. Plus, Jenson Button speaks to David Croft about becoming Formula 1 World Champion and Peter Ackroyd on his new book - Venice: Pure City.

3 hours

Last on

Tue 20 Oct 2009 13:00

Chapters

  • Afghan election goes to run-off

    Simon is joined by Bridgett Kendall, 大象传媒 Diplomatic Correspondent, to discuss the breaking news. Peter Marsden, author of Afghanistan, Aid, Armies and Empires, offers his analysis of developments.

    Duration: 10:52

  • Afghan election goes to run-off (cont'd)

    Seema Ghani runs the Khorasan orphanage in Kabul. She says she is ashamed of the process and that it will discourage further voting in the run-off.

    Duration: 13:29

  • Jenson Button on becoming World Champion

    Brawn GP's Jenson Button talks to 5 live's F1 commentator David Croft about winning the Drivers' World Championship in Brazil and his future with the team.

    Duration: 06:49

  • Gordon Brown's reaction to Afghan election run-off

    Prime Minister Gordon Brown gives his reaction to the news that Afghanistan will hold a deciding round of its fraud-mired election on 7 November.

    Duration: 05:14

Broadcast

  • Tue 20 Oct 2009 13:00