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14/12/2009

Actor Simon Callow and science writer Simon Singh join Simon Mayo in the studio. Plus David Morrissey on his new film Nowhere Boy - the story of John Lennon's childhood, and the TV reviewers look back at a decade of television highlights.

3 hours

Last on

Mon 14 Dec 2009 13:00

Chapters

  • A political X Factor?

    Simon Mayo and Newsnight's Kirsty Wark discuss Simon Cowell's idea for a series of TV debates on key political issues ahead of the next general election.

    Duration: 05:00

  • The success of X Factor

    Simon Mayo and his guests discuss the phenomenal success of X Factor and whether it's good for music.

    Duration: 13:30

  • Can the BA Christmas strike action be averted?

    Cabin crew at British Airways have voted in favour of strike action. So what will this mean for passengers, and can strikes planned for the Christmas period yet be averted?

    Duration: 11:23

Broadcast

  • Mon 14 Dec 2009 13:00