Episode 3
With the British Grand Prix roaring into action at Silverstone, the former voice of Formula 1 Murray Walker talks to Sian Williams about his career, values and Michael Schumacher. There will also be topical debate on the big ethical stories of the week.
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Should animal experiments be banned?
We鈥檙e a nation of animal lovers, but also a world leader in science. So what happens when the two collide? The听government听plans to replace, refine and reduce the use of animals in research. Animal rights campaigners say it should be banned altogether. But scientists involved in animal research point to its importance in developing new drugs and treatments. What鈥檚 your view?
You can have your say by voting on the question online now or via SMS during the live show:听听
This week's panel
Joining Sian Williams this week are:
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Sir Max Hastings: Historian and writer
Nina Wadia: Actress
Kevin Maguire: Associate Editor of the Daily Mirror
Dr Robert Beckford: Theologian
Interview: Murray Walker
Are there too many charities?
There are too many charities doing the same thing and competing unnecessarily, says the outgoing chief executive of the Charity Commission.
There are 160,000 registered charities in England and Wales. The commission receives about 30 applications to start a new听one听every week, though not all get听off the ground.听听听
So should it be made harder to register a new charity听-听and听are we suffering from charity fatigue?
Are Christian assemblies in schools 鈥榤eaningless鈥�?
So听is it a tradition that is no longer relevant? Or does it go to the very core of British听tradition and identity?
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sian Williams |
| Interviewed Guest | Murray Walker |
Broadcast
- Sun 6 Jul 2014 10:00
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