27/10/2009
Russell Fuller sits in for Victoria Derbyshire. With the niece of a British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates and reaction to the homophobic attack on a trainee police officer.
Russell Fuller sits in for Victoria Derbyshire.
Is Britain a homophobic nation? Following news of a homophobic attack on a trainee police officer, Russell talks to Gary Munn, spokesman for the gay rights group Stonewall and Nigel Owens, professional rugby's first openly gay referee.
Plus, Russell speaks to the niece of a British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates in the Seychelles.
In sport, Fergie admits his FA charge for calling a referee unfit and Steve Harmison signs a new deal at Durham.
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Are gay people being ostracised?
After a rise in assaults on gay people, the criticism of the community by Nick Griffin on Question Time and Jan Moir's infamous article about Stephen Gately, are we becoming more homophobic?
Duration: 20:00
Giving up meat to save the planet
Lord Stern wrote a key report on climate change in 2006. Now, on the eve of the Copenhagen conference, he has new proposals, including reducing emissions by cutting back on catttle.
Duration: 07:25
"All of us in the family are extremely upset"
Paul and Rachel Chandler, of Tunbridge Wells, have been taken hostage by Somali pirates. Their niece, Leah Mickleborough, says she saw the couple five weeks ago when they took a break from sailing.
Duration: 06:05
Broadcast
- Tue 27 Oct 2009 10:00大象传媒 Radio 5 Live
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