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03/11/2009

Sir Ian Blair, the Met police chief sacked by Boris Johnson, talks to Simon about his autobiography Policing Controversy. And jazz musician Jamie Cullum has a new album out.

Jamie Cullum and Sir Ian Blair, the former Met Police commissioner sacked by Boris Johnson, join Simon in the studio.

Includes analysis of the restructuring of Lloyds TSB and RBS and a serious chat with the Coen brothers about their new film. Finally, a look at the imminent ratification of the EU's Lisbon Treaty and the long-term role of the Territorial Army.

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Tue 3 Nov 2009 13:00
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Chapters

  • Lisbon Treaty piles pressure on Cameron

    Ahead of today's ratification of The Lisbon Treaty by the Czech Republic, Simon and a panel of experts discuss the increasing pressure on David Cameron to divulge his policy on a Treaty referendum.

    Duration: 11:06

  • A Serious chat with the Coens

    Simon talks to Oscar winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen about their new film, A Serious Man, the story of a Jewish physics professor's search for clarity while his life starts to unravel.

    Duration: 11:23

  • "We were facing what we had feared"

    Talking to Simon, former police commissioner Sir Ian Blair recounts the bombings in London on July 7th 2005. He also talks about his new book which he describes as a "memoir wrapped in history".

    Duration: 45:11

  • Karadzic appeals for more time to prepare his defence

    Ex-Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic finally appears in person at his war crimes and genocide trial at The Hague. Our correspondent Luisa Baldini sums up events in court.

    Duration: 03:08

  • "I'm definitely a jazz musician, but don't always make jazz music"

    Jamie Cullum joins Simon in the studio to talk about his new album, The Pursuit. It's four years since his last record, so what has he been up to?

    Duration: 19:32

  • Bill Rammell explains the government's TA turn-around

    The Government was forced to change its mind over cutting some of the funding for the Territorial Army after opposition from MPs. Armed Forces minister Bill Rammell discusses the u-turn.

    Duration: 06:11

  • The TA is a "vital part of our national army"

    Lieutenant-General Sir Hew Pike, former Inspector General of the TA explains to Simon the importance of the contribution made by the volunteer reserve force.

    Duration: 04:31

Broadcast

  • Tue 3 Nov 2009 13:00
    大象传媒 Radio 5 Live