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The Big Picture - The Rise of Ukip, Pakistani Politics & Abu Qatada

In this week’s episode the Big Picture panel look at the (irresistible rise) of Ukip in the local council elections, the run up to the Pakistani elections on May 11th and the possibly imminent deportation of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Thanks for listening, and join us next week, Wednesday at 6pm.


42:51 minutes (49.05 MB)

Big Picture 01/05/2013 - Benefits, North Korea and Pornography

Our first debate tonight focussed on the benefit changes that had come into effect over the Easter break - including the bedroom tax, the universal credit and the capping of housing benefit.

Our second debate was on our dear friend North Korea, their recent posturing and whether they represented a credible threat to the west, China or nobody at all.

And our final debate centred around the proposal that pornography should be used in sex education to give children better, more realistic body images and prepare them for the 'hyper-sexualised' culture we live in.

Thanks very much for listening, we hope you'll join us next thursday at 6pm!


48:34 minutes (55.58 MB)

The Big Picture - Benefits, Bombs and Pornography

posted 07.05.13 at 7:03pm

Our first debate tonight focussed on the benefit changes that had come into effect over the Easter break - including the bedroom tax, the universal credit and the capping of housing benefit.

Our second debate was on our dear friend North Korea, their recent posturing and whether they represented a credible threat to the west, China or nobody at all.

And our final debate centred around the proposal that pornography should be used in sex education to give children better, more realistic body images and prepare them for the 'hyper-sexualised' culture we live in.

Thanks very much for listening, we hope you'll join us next thursday at 6pm!

Big Picture 13th February 2013

posted 13.02.13 at 8:39pm

The Big Picture was presented this week by newcomer (to presenting) Elliot Johnson, with his beautiful assistant in producing, Louis Cotgrove. The first topic up for discussion was the upcoming controversial SU referendum on whether the SU should actively take a pro-choice stance on women's reproductive rights. The panel today was joined by Luke Mitchell, SU DemComms Officer, regular Lib-Dem panelist Seb Bench and Big Picture Elder, Jonnie Jenkin.

The next topic debated were the plans by the government to implement a high speed rail network, HS2, cutting the journeys between the North and South of the country by up to 90 minutes in some cases. Joining the panel was panel regular and presenter, Louis Cotgrove.

The final issue on tonight's show was the ever-ageing population of Great Britain and the measures being considered by the government to provide pensioners with pensions whilst simultaneously keeping costs as low as possible.

Well done to Elliot on his first show as presenter!