02/11/2009
Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty with the latest on Professor David Nutt's sacking, serious flooding in north east Scotland, cheating to get your children into a top school and a possible BA strike.
Plus reaction to all the weekend's football and Paula Radcliffe's injury in the New York marathon.
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Will other government scientists quit?
After the effective sacking of Prof. David Nutt for contradicting the government's policy on drug classification, will other experts resign in protest? Prof. Colin Blakemore is from Oxford University.
Duration: 06:35
British Airways to strike over Christmas?
BA cabin crew staff are meeting today about a strike ballot. 5 live Money's Andy Verity speaks to former British Airwaves executive Derek Jewson.
Duration: 03:09
The Edwards Syndrome debate
A father will fights a hospital's attempt to withdraw the support keeping his baby son alive. A mother whose son lived with the same life-threatening condition shares her experiences.
Duration: 04:13
Paul Radcliffe fails to retain her New York marathon crown
The British runner finished fourth in yesterday's race, and crossed the finish line in tears. Our athletics correspondent Mike Costello has more.
Duration: 03:06
"We need to base policy on evidence and not on prejudice"
Chris Huhne, the Liberal Democrats' Home Affairs spokesman, comments on the Nutt controversy.
Duration: 06:38
Cheating and lying to get the school of your choice
Cheating parents who lie to get their child into the school of their choice may face harsher punishment. The Chief Schools Adjudicator for England is to publish his recommendations today.
Duration: 03:56
Ross Fisher, champion of the world
The English golfer defeated America's Anthony Kim yesterday 4 and 3 in the World Matchplay Championships in Spain. He tells Nicky about the biggest win of his career.
Duration: 03:44
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- Mon 2 Nov 2009 06:00大象传媒 Radio 5 Live