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15/12/2015

British astronaut Major Tim Peake is on his way to the International Space Station, concerns about pain relief during end-of-life care, and ceasefire talks in the Yemen conflict.

The British astronaut Major Tim Peake is on his way to the International Space Station. Professor Monica Grady explains the scientific advances resulting from experiments on the International Space Station.
GPs have told this programme that patients are at risk of dying in terrible pain because home office licences for pain-relieving drugs are too expensive. We have a special report.
As Saudi Arabia announces a grand coalition of Islamic states to fight terrorism - we look at the war in Yemen and what implication peace talks have for the wider region.
And later - as some of Baroness Thatcher's iconic clothes and accessories go on sale, just how much do the public judge a politician by their appearance? Dame Tessa Jowell and Ann McElvoy discuss.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Dec 2015 13:00

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  • Tue 15 Dec 2015 13:00